Escaping the Slough of Despond

[Suzi]

I was going to suggest anxiety as an anxiety hangover.... Tomorrow I hope you are resting....

[Paula]

I will be. Si asked if I wanted to go out, but I said no

[Suzi]

Hang on - that's either you actually pacing or it's you admitting quite how bad you really are feeling.....

[Jaquaia]

She has been improving with the pacing...

[Paula]

I think it’s me accepting that my body has been through quite enough recently and I need to cherish it a bit more. I got a bit of a shock at dinner last night. MIL was grilling me on what I’ve been doing with my time lately and Jess, who, bless her, isn’t the most empathetic person in the world, defended me and told grandma that ‘mum’s issues with her meds have taken a lot out of her’. If I’m going to do this residential programme for pain management, I need to be at the best I can be

[Strugglingmum]

I'm so proud of Jess.
Residential? Sounds intense but really proud of you too for taking control

[Paula]

2 weeks residential with hours of therapy/treatment every day. I’ve got the assessment to see if I’m suitable on 12 July

[Suzi]

Go Jess! It's awesome when they stick up for you!

You do know how proud of you I am don't you? For being determined to give this a really good shot... You are so strong - one of the strongest I've ever had the privilege to call a friend.

[Paula]

Thank you

[Suzi]

So.. How are you doing? Really.....