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31-07-2022 07:53 PM
31-07-2022 07:53 PM
Re: Daily Check In Space
It's okay to respectfully vent here if you think it will help @tired_sisyphus - we are here to listen and sit with you.
Many have faced similar times. And we've had each other to back us up.
Hugs, tyme
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01-08-2022 02:38 PM
01-08-2022 02:38 PM
Re: Daily Check In Space
Hearing you on the resentment front @tired_sisyphus
Struggling with an infection here also atm while FIL, Darling and 2of 3 children are in high maintenace overdrive,
All while only just keeping my head above water at work.
Would make a big difference to feel loved and appreciated occasionally.
At least work appreciates my efforts.
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01-08-2022 03:27 PM
01-08-2022 03:27 PM
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Hey there @Determined, thanks for sharing. That sounds like you're holding a lot ❤️
I know you're appreciated here on the forums. You've been supporting the community here for a long time. Is there anything in your toolbox you can pull out today?
Sitting with you today,
TuxedoCat
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01-08-2022 03:37 PM
01-08-2022 03:37 PM
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Happy Monday wonderful carers forum👋
I saw @Leeanne @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Mumsy21 @ThatRedHeadChik post in the last few days and though't I'd check in and see if we can celebrate and support each other today ❤️
- How are you feeling? You can use a scale of 1-10 (1= really bad , 10= really good), if you would like to.
- What is one thing you have struggled with, and one thing you have done well?
- What is one nice thing you can do for yourself today?
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01-08-2022 03:50 PM
01-08-2022 03:50 PM
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Hello @TuxedoCat , thank you for the tag xx
Well I feel I am a 5 at the moment-- thinking too much I am thinking about everything-- soo much going on but with no solutions in the near future
We have cleaned 2 hours ( 5 hours all up )
Sitting down on the couch with TV on , chatting on the forum with a glass of wine
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01-08-2022 04:41 PM
01-08-2022 04:41 PM
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Scale is 4 . I crochet to keep myself busy.its hard not to think about things when I'm depressed.some time I have a cry, i struggle to motive myself
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01-08-2022 05:36 PM
01-08-2022 05:36 PM
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Thanks for the reply. In answer to your questions:
1. Feeling around a 5
2. I struggled with my daughter not eating and her levels going very low and getting her to eat something to stop her having a hypo!
One thing I did was to go for a drive and sit by the river for a while and had a cuppa with a friend.
3. One thing I've done for myself... I booked myself in for a facial this week. I also made an appointment to see my psychologist.
Thanks again for the support
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01-08-2022 05:59 PM
01-08-2022 05:59 PM
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@Leeanne I'm sorry so to hear that you've been feeling depressed lately. Thank you for sharing with us today ❤️ Do you have much support you can use at the moment? Or anything you've done before which has helped?
Crochet is a wonderful way to keep yourself busy! I often knit to keep me distracted, I find connecting with others on my hobbies can help make the day a little bit better, have you seen the Craft Corner thread over on the lived experience forum?
So nice to have you with us today,
TuxedoCat
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01-08-2022 06:08 PM
01-08-2022 06:08 PM
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No I haven't seen craft corner.i don't have any support I'm many doing it all on my own I do find it so hard I hate feeling depressed, anxious and lonely
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01-08-2022 06:40 PM
01-08-2022 06:40 PM
Re: Daily Check In Space
ohh @Leeanne sounds like it's been really tough. Have you ever called the SANE drop-in line? I wonder if it would be helpful to talk to someone 1-on-1 about what you're feeling? You can call them on 1800 187 263
Or maybe you can look over at the Carers Coping Toolbox ( what is in yours to help you cope ) to see if there's anything in there which might be useful for you now?
Sending the biggest of virtual hugs,
TuxedoCat