I Re: Living with Ourselves

[Sophia1]

Yes I am not going anywhere @outlander

Everything that you have said is true

Now more than ever in my life I need to be true to myself....

I will continue to be who I am...at the same time think more about what I am writing rather than just respond too openly..if that makes sense..

[outlander]

its all a learning process, there will always be some mistakes, we are human after all @Sophia1

[Adge]

Hi @Sophia1

I'm checking in, wondering how you are going.

An arts & crafts group, that sounds good.

I routinely get lost when I go to areas that I'm not familiar with, not much fun. I'm with you on that one.

My energy levels have dropped recently, so driving distance is a bigger issue than it used to be.

I had to drive 110 Km for work yesterday, so that may explain (partly) why I'm totally wiped out today.

Hi @Former-Member

Hi @outlander

Adge

[Former-Member]

I’m pleased you enjoyed group yesterday @Sophia1 I hope you’re not worn out from it today. 

I know I should join some sort of group, but haven’t found anything that suits yet. I’ll keep googling.  There’s a ptsd support group not too far away, but it’s at night. I don’t like driving at night. 

💜💖

Thanks for asking re D @outlander

Sorry it can take me long to reply.  I hope things are getting a little easier for you. 💜💖

Hi there @Adge 👋🌷🌸🌺

i read somewhere that you like flowers and plants. 🌼🌻🌹💐🌳🌱☘️

Do you have to work on weekends too?  Are you a carer?

I was a carer for 3 years. Have done teaching as well.  And lots of other things. 

I’m unable to work due to CPTSD and my health went really down hill from working when not well. 

[Former-Member]

Hi @Sophia1  💖🌸

I noticed your “like”

Just about to go off here. Might be able to come back later. Not sure. 

Just wanted to say “hello “. 👋

[outlander]

@Former-Member 💟 💜 💙 💛 💚 💪💪💪

[Adge]

Hi @Former-Member

I have a Grad Dip Sc in Environmental Management, I worked in Horticulture & Gardening for 12 years. I was growing plants since I was tiny.

Yes, I work as a Carer, I've been doing that for 10 years (not all at once).

I have CPTSD too, I struggle with working at all - especially the unpredictable & stressful nature of disability work.

I appreciate what you say, my health takes a battering working too. Also with Sleep Apnea (fatigue), & disfunctional bowel (IBS) from bowel surgeries.

Thinking of you.

Adge

[Former-Member]

Sounds really hard @Adge

Having to work when you have  CPTSD and health issues. I can guess how you feel. ☹️

Yes, it would be added stress, with unpredictable work in disability. 

I was a carer in disability. Very emotionally draining. 

Teaching was easier, but still stressful. 

Working in childrens services was the most  stressful out of all my jobs. Saw some very sad situations. 

I can relate to IBS and not sleeping. 

Sorry that you are under such stress. Working would be very difficult for you. 

Do you have any hobbies you enjoy, or are you too tired?

Take care. 🌻🌹☘️ ☕️

[Sophia1]

hello @Adge @Former-Member @outlander

It is freezing cold today here....

I had a horrible day yesterday...I can't go into it in detail ...only mentioning because it has left me in a state of shock..disbelief and more grief...

I think that I am also still angry...

Another day of feeling more flipping meteorites...I thought the storms had passed....

It does seem to be life for some of us...especially those with mind health issues...

I know that I can write this and each of you will get it....you have all been here and still are in similar mind sets...

All that we can do I think is just keep on moving through the storms somehow...don't have the words to explain...just our own internal instinct ...determination...

I want to emphasise that I have written this to release ...also to let you know that I truly do get how each of you are so strong...have so much going on...

thank you for being a part of my world...listening to me and accepting me for who I am...

[Former-Member]

Sorry to hear you had such a terrible day yesterday @Sophia1

and still feeling the after affects 😳☹️😢😫

Yes, I do understand and wish it wasn’t so for us. 

Hoping you find some peace today and something nice in your day. 💜💖☕️🍰