Hi everyone

[Paula]

Hi hunni, still got snow?

[Arty]

It didn’t settle thankfully. I have really struggled this weekend. I think part of it is due to a hormonal thing in the middle of the month (I have noticed a pattern) Today seems better but I am going to take things really steadily today. I feel like I have run a marathon.

[Suzi]

A pacing day isn't a bad plan lovely..

[Arty]

Hi all, I feel sooo much better today! Some joy has returned to my thoughts, how lovely x

[Paula]

Yay!!!

[Suzi]

That's awesome! Long may the joyous thoughts stay!

[Arty]

Thank-you both �� I have been for a swim & then out for a Christmas lunch today with my Mum. My knitting is coming along nicely. I’m going to carry on pacing myself, ok is ok eh?

[Paula]

Definitely

[Suzi]

More than OK! How's your mood lovely?

[Arty]

Thank-you for asking Suzi i’ve been out with my Dad this morning. I used a lot of spoons as he has memory problems. I was fine until I got petrol on the way home and there was a mix up over payment and my anxiety/OCD thoughts have gone through the roof. The rest of the day is free though and I bought some new wool this morning
Speaking about my Dad, I think there could be a need to refer him to a psychiatrist after Xmas. He has been suffering with headaches and seems very nervy. Scans aren’t showing anything untoward. I am noticing similarities between him and myself as regards MH (there is family history of problems) It is such a comfort to be able to talk about this on here x