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TackingIntoTheWind
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(((( lisalou ))))!
I'm sorry that you're going through such a miserable time at the moment. I know from my own experience that unemployment is a miserable enough experience, without experiencing depression and the other worries that you have at the moment as welll!
But, I am going to ask that you DO hang on. There was a time when I couldn't imagine ever being well enough to go back to work, but, by the Grace of God I did manage to get back to work. And, I've managed to hold on to my job. ( I think I'm growing on my employers, like a fungus perhaps...?!
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Anyway, I just wanted to say that I'm sure that I'm not the only person thinking of you and wishing you well... ( Although, I will of course deny ever saying anything nice about an English person such as yourself. But, I'm sure you'll understand that I have my reputation as a Welshman to uphold! 
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(((( Obayan )))), I'm glad that your daughter is OK! I think that it must take a lot of courage to be a parent, courage that I'm not sure that I have. I have enough trouble sometimes taking care of myself, never mind worrying about children! Give yourself a pat on the back for being there for your daughter!
(((( Warmie )))), I hope that your work and things generally are going well with you!
(((( All ))))!
I'm sorry that you're going through such a miserable time at the moment. I know from my own experience that unemployment is a miserable enough experience, without experiencing depression and the other worries that you have at the moment as welll!
But, I am going to ask that you DO hang on. There was a time when I couldn't imagine ever being well enough to go back to work, but, by the Grace of God I did manage to get back to work. And, I've managed to hold on to my job. ( I think I'm growing on my employers, like a fungus perhaps...?!
)
Anyway, I just wanted to say that I'm sure that I'm not the only person thinking of you and wishing you well... ( Although, I will of course deny ever saying anything nice about an English person such as yourself. But, I'm sure you'll understand that I have my reputation as a Welshman to uphold!
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(((( Obayan )))), I'm glad that your daughter is OK! I think that it must take a lot of courage to be a parent, courage that I'm not sure that I have. I have enough trouble sometimes taking care of myself, never mind worrying about children! Give yourself a pat on the back for being there for your daughter!
(((( Warmie )))), I hope that your work and things generally are going well with you!
(((( All ))))!
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((((((((( everyone )))))))))))
I'm a little shaky today, but it's getting better with drinking my water and water-based liquids that I have myself on. I didn't start drinking right away, as I got up and started feeling bad. (What a bummer! But the ill feelings did go away for the most part after putting fluid in my system.)
Too much has happened in the last 24 hrs for my heart.... I saw 2 centipedes on the roof when I was relaxing last night, which was a surprise to me. (I've never seen them on the roof!)
One got away because it was hard to get to them. I had to use the ladder, then jump off, keep spraying and using the broom, so it wouldn't go in my clothes that were on the floor in the organizer. I'm very mad I didn't get the other one, as I was spooked for the rest of the night and morning. After that escapade, I just didn't sleep well.
A simple situation like that was an eye opener because no one I called was available to me. It's interesting how that was so. Well, I'm glad I didn't get a panic attack or any other kind of attack; I got goosebumps and felt cold all over for a long time.... I was so wound up about it and My heart sure was pounding + my pulse was way too fast.
(I definitely took my medicine after that incident and today. I do feel calmer.)
Something else happened, but right now, I'm just sort of foggy.
I'm a little shaky today, but it's getting better with drinking my water and water-based liquids that I have myself on. I didn't start drinking right away, as I got up and started feeling bad. (What a bummer! But the ill feelings did go away for the most part after putting fluid in my system.)
Too much has happened in the last 24 hrs for my heart.... I saw 2 centipedes on the roof when I was relaxing last night, which was a surprise to me. (I've never seen them on the roof!)
One got away because it was hard to get to them. I had to use the ladder, then jump off, keep spraying and using the broom, so it wouldn't go in my clothes that were on the floor in the organizer. I'm very mad I didn't get the other one, as I was spooked for the rest of the night and morning. After that escapade, I just didn't sleep well.
A simple situation like that was an eye opener because no one I called was available to me. It's interesting how that was so. Well, I'm glad I didn't get a panic attack or any other kind of attack; I got goosebumps and felt cold all over for a long time.... I was so wound up about it and My heart sure was pounding + my pulse was way too fast.
(I definitely took my medicine after that incident and today. I do feel calmer.)
Something else happened, but right now, I'm just sort of foggy.
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(((((((( lisalou )))))))), I remember what that feels like all too well!
I had all sorts of strange, frightening and suicidal thoughts when I was at my very lowest just over a year ago.
I'm trying to think of something wise and inspiring to say, but to be honest I'm not having much luck!
All I can really think of to say is that there was a time when I felt hopeless too, and I have managed, ( With a LOT of help from other people! ), to muddle my way through to feeling quite a bit better at least most of the time. I have no reason to believe that you're any weaker or less resilient than I am, in fact from reading your posts I would tend to believe the reverse...! ( I hope that doesn't sound mindwrenchingly trite!!!! I can be fluent, facile and alarmingly plausible about a wide range of subjects. It's only when I talk about myself and my own thought and feelings that I start to stumble! )
As to what I'm doing...I'm actually feeling OK, if a little tense. Work was quite busy today, a few people were a bit on edge at times.
( And, yes, I'm still struggling to get to grips with brevity! )
I had all sorts of strange, frightening and suicidal thoughts when I was at my very lowest just over a year ago.
I'm trying to think of something wise and inspiring to say, but to be honest I'm not having much luck!
All I can really think of to say is that there was a time when I felt hopeless too, and I have managed, ( With a LOT of help from other people! ), to muddle my way through to feeling quite a bit better at least most of the time. I have no reason to believe that you're any weaker or less resilient than I am, in fact from reading your posts I would tend to believe the reverse...! ( I hope that doesn't sound mindwrenchingly trite!!!! I can be fluent, facile and alarmingly plausible about a wide range of subjects. It's only when I talk about myself and my own thought and feelings that I start to stumble! )
As to what I'm doing...I'm actually feeling OK, if a little tense. Work was quite busy today, a few people were a bit on edge at times.
( And, yes, I'm still struggling to get to grips with brevity!
)Ok, group huggs everyone! (((((( huggs ))))))
Today, I feel wore out. Which is funny cause I just woke up. Been spending my afternoons in the chat room, when I'm not taking care of my daughter (who btw, has started having random contractions), spending my evenings studying and late nights back in room again. I find myself doing something i've never done before.... taking a day here and there and not doing anything. Just relaxing and watching tv or reading a book. I'm going to sleep exhausted and waking up tired. But I don't think I've been happier for a long time now. I'm needed. Feel a bit proud too. I took care of the contractor all on my own without any help from my daughter. Work begins in a week on the kitchen.
Today, I feel wore out. Which is funny cause I just woke up. Been spending my afternoons in the chat room, when I'm not taking care of my daughter (who btw, has started having random contractions), spending my evenings studying and late nights back in room again. I find myself doing something i've never done before.... taking a day here and there and not doing anything. Just relaxing and watching tv or reading a book. I'm going to sleep exhausted and waking up tired. But I don't think I've been happier for a long time now. I'm needed. Feel a bit proud too. I took care of the contractor all on my own without any help from my daughter. Work begins in a week on the kitchen.
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Warmsoul/Jeanie13
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feeling extremely drained and brain-dead after an emotionally gruelling week. very bad nausea from being so stressed. having a nightmare trying to find a representative to support me in my tribunal to fight to get some Disability Living Allowance. very paranoid frightened and confused when i go out. saw psychiatrist yesterday and have been put on some new meds as well as my antidepressants,aripiprizole - an antipsychotic to (hopefully!) act as a mood stabiliser as well
Tacking - thank you so much for your support. Don't worry about trying to achieve brevity,the more we hear from you the better! xx
Tacking - thank you so much for your support. Don't worry about trying to achieve brevity,the more we hear from you the better! xx
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TackingIntoTheWind
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Thanks for your kind thoughts (((( lisalou ))))!!!! ( To tell the truth the whole " brevity thing " does seem to be pretty much a non-starter as far as I'm concerned. )
Hope the new meds will be of at least some help to you. I do sooooo sympathise with your difficulties in getting your DLA. I must admit that when I was dealing with the benefit authorities, trying to get unemployment and housing benefits, I found it so depressing and demoralising, even when I was feeling at my best physically and psychologically. Please try to take things moment by moment, if you're legally entitled to benefits then they will have to pay up eventually! In the meantime, please try to take care of yourself as much as you can.
( Not that I'm one to nag... Says he, lying glibly! )
( To tell the truth the whole " brevity thing " does seem to be pretty much a non-starter as far as I'm concerned. )
Hope the new meds will be of at least some help to you. I do sooooo sympathise with your difficulties in getting your DLA. I must admit that when I was dealing with the benefit authorities, trying to get unemployment and housing benefits, I found it so depressing and demoralising, even when I was feeling at my best physically and psychologically. Please try to take things moment by moment, if you're legally entitled to benefits then they will have to pay up eventually! In the meantime, please try to take care of yourself as much as you can.
( Not that I'm one to nag... Says he, lying glibly!
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