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Chickens Against Dementors!

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psychomath · 13/05/2020 15:31

New thread!

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Anyway have fun everyone, I'm off to sit in the park now that it's allowed.

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DominaShantotto · 15/05/2020 15:50

Things that currently sound less fun:
Today
Tomorrow
Getting up
Going to bed
Watching the fucking TV
Not watching the fucking TV

TheAdventuresoftheWishingChair · 15/05/2020 15:56

Oh gosh, you're all so lovely on here. I can't take it. Sad Gin Grin

I'm ok thank you. I have had several very horrible moments in the last few weeks where if I'd had an easy, painfree way to take my life, I'd have done it. This whole situation has brought up so much pain I'd really rather not have felt. And I think it is going to take me many months to get myself properly back on track but I have lots and lots of really good things up ahead, if only we can get back to a more normal life. And I'm just one person - there must be so many more in the same boat, sadly. I know the pandemic is responsible for a bit of my distress but far (far) more, the rubbish in the media is what's terrified me so badly. The absolute fuckers. And I knew they were shouting loudly to attract clicks, I still couldn't block the terror out because it was relentless.

Anyway, the worst is behind me, definitely. I just need to cling on here and keep focusing on the good things. It's just tragic for those who do take that leap and decide they've had enough when it's the most permanent decision. Their poor parents. It's always a kick in the guts hearing someone did that to themselves, isn't it?

How murderous will my car shopping be? Are we talking 2 grannies, a key worker and a handful of kids are am I going full serial killer and taking out the equivalent of a small town?

Please buy yourself the nicest car you can afford at present. The economy will thank you and the situation with the climate will improve with a few thousand dead. You will enrage enough people that it will be deeply satisfying, too. Yesterday I bought a bright yellow dress and I can't wait for it to arrive. I will be digging out a red lipstick that I've never been brave enough to wear before when it comes. I plan on being happy at every opportunity, thank you very much.

Smilethoyourheartisbreaking · 15/05/2020 15:57

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cocopops · 15/05/2020 15:59

This thread is contributing to my sanity. I’m just back from picking up my Sainsburys click and collect. The woman in the car which arrived just before me had a large anti bac spray. She took EVERY SINGLE ITEM in each packed bag, sprayed it with the anti bac then put it in the bag. 😧
She was still spraying as I merrily drove home- prob still there for all I know!

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:00

Domina our school gave some links to online resources and support such as Youngminds- anything like that perhaps might help? Also a counselling / therapist but she had to be paid for at a discount but still.
Also CAMHS might be an option if something else doesn't help perhaps..

LivinLaVidaLoki · 15/05/2020 16:06

@DominaShantotto
The death numbers have dropped again
I just keep pointing out that on a 7 day average (which is what we are told to use due to the fluctuations in reporting) the deaths are falling by about 100 a week.
Oddly, they never respond to that...………

LivinLaVidaLoki · 15/05/2020 16:07

@Smilethoyourheartisbreaking I'll be your lookout....

DominaShantotto · 15/05/2020 16:07

@cocopops I do love the idiots who are still brandishing anti-bacterial spray against the virus.

CAMHS - GP won't refer - says her being in this state is a parenting issue (I've done everything suggested) - won't get past the telephone triage at the moment, school stonewalling us and the wait list before the apocalypse was something like 15 months.

We got... some mindful colouring from school! For a child with coordination and motor difficulties who struggles to hold a pencil.

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:10

((Wishingchair)) yes I unerstand some of the thoughts...have been feeling similar at times it is really good to hear you had a good day out, some if the slight lifting of restricting is doing us all good I think

Well, just had a school surgery and filled in to say yes will be returning 1 June, for benefit of wellbeing and education.Quite a positive message mentioning the 'bubbles' and that

"There are extensive ongoing discussions at both local and national level to ensure that the timing and guidance enables us to open in the safest possible way, both for the children and for the staff. The (name of) Trust is being extremely proactive and supportive in their guidance through this period. Once these discussions conclude I will be able to finalise and share our plan with you.

So there we go. It said as others know, groups of 15 and might not be same teacher. Which is fine I know DS's teacher left in weeks prior to lockdown due to shielding husband and they were in a class of 60!

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:10

survey, not 'surgery'

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:11

Domina I will try and find some of the links the school gave us in case anything is of help to you. Sorry to hear they are not being very supportive.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 15/05/2020 16:12

Good to see a much smaller number of deaths today. Dementors still be dementoring though "well there are so many people out today, we'll see a second wave in 2 weeks"

DominaShantotto · 15/05/2020 16:14

R number's gone up a bit according to breaking news.

Dark dark thoughts.

We stayed inside for fucking VE Day yet we're the ones suffering

midwestsummer · 15/05/2020 16:23

My ds had a panic attack during a test yesterday which was very distressing for everyone ( online zoom school).
Teacher was lovely, reassured ds, stayed late talking to him and me and his dt who she also has in her class.
But online school isn't great for anxiety even with zoom cbt happening.
I don't mind my dc staying at home to protect people but I will be joyful for them when they finally get to go back, probably next academic year for us. :(

GoldenOmber · 15/05/2020 16:25

R number has gone up due to care homes I think

Cattermole · 15/05/2020 16:25

Domina - that's now factoring in care home deaths. I have a suspicion that that particularly piece of goalpost moving is intended to come just before a weekend where they're expecting people to go flocking to the coast/the Lakes etc. But then I have a bad mind.
Nil desperandum, bird. We will prevail.

GoldenOmber · 15/05/2020 16:27

I’m not expecting mine here in Scotland to be back at school before August but I am really really hoping they put SOMETHING in place to let children play with friends before then. Am seeing more pressure from psychologists etc. to start thinking of children’s needs and the importance of play and peer interaction.

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:31

Hi again, some resources from our school for children's MH and wellbeing, there were some local ones but I missed them off as not useful to others but might be other things locally as well e.g. compassionate community hub thing here too for adults as well.

Websites that offer information and advice

The following organisations provide reliable information and advice to help parent/carers to support their child when experiencing emotional difficulties:-

Young Minds - Help for Parents Information about all aspects of child mental health, including a Parent Helpline 0800 802 5544.youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/parents-helpline-enquiries/

You’re Never too Young to Talk Mental Health – leaflet for parent/carers of primary aged children.www.annafreud.org/media/7228/tmh-parent-leaflet-final-all-approved-laid-out-for-web.pdf

Minded for Families - Free learning resource about mental health for parents and carers.mindedforfamilies.org.uk

Happy Maps - Lots of information about health topics including mental health, organised under different age groups i.e under 5’s primary age, secondary age, young adults.www.happymaps.co.uk

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:33

It would be fab to have some kind of open air playscheme in the school grounds in the summer holidays, even if in small groups. Water play, den building kind of thing. City farm

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:34

Scotland (NS) now going on that they can't keep living like this and need to loft things but need social stuff as well as work or it isn't fair. It always seems like point scoring with her.

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:35

lift things! sorry for my ongoing typos..

Orangeblossom78 · 15/05/2020 16:35

but yes says schools not back there till Aug. Which at least is before Sep when our secondary goes back i suppose.

psychomath · 15/05/2020 16:37

Mascotte they will be cancelling gigs for the rest of the year because of the uncertainty - it takes a huge amount of organisation to sort out venues and tickets and publicity and the rest, and it will be an enormous pain in the arse if everything is sorted and then they have to reschedule. It's not a sign that the situation as it is will continue for ages Smile

Domina I really wish there was something we could do to help with the school situation Sad If the government doesn't backtrack on their current plans I'm not sure they actually can unilaterally decide to stay closed - we were told by the LA before the lockdown that we weren't allowed to close of our own accord even if staff or pupils tested positive for the coronavirus, only if we were ordered to by PHE. But I'm not sure how that would play out in practice.

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freedomyes · 15/05/2020 16:39

Ive just shut up a dementor on fb.
its on a seaside page. shes dementing about the kiosks on the prom re opening tomorrow. Its because of the cash being passed. in her eyes were DOOOOOOOMED, itll cause death......blah dy fucking blah. And then she says "Im a frontline key worker" . oooh I says hubbys a teacher and I did my time in the NHS hospital.

Then spoke about the medias manipulation etc that we cant live a 1/2 life in lockdown etc etc etc etc etc....
I have likes! the worms are turning.

IfNotNowThenWhenever · 15/05/2020 16:48

Argh I went on Facebook which I never do, just out of curiosity..
My feed is full of teachers sharing posts about "teacher bashing" and people trying to send them to their deaths. Also lots of stuff about how 30% of Covid patients who have to go into hospital die?
I can't find the actual study that this references though, so I don't know if it's true?

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