Still Autumn days in the village with lots of support for all kinds of MH problems - depression, anxiety, OCD, psychosis etc thread 2

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Happy Birthday MP

Thank you all for the birthday wishes, I had a lovely day. Now back at work and snatching a quick cup of coffee, it's time for a break from the paperwork.

Glad you have a good birthday MP :)

They do med reviews this afternoon so am anxiously waiting. Eeep.

spidey your friend doesn't sound very nice tbh! Ignore ignore.

Sometimes wish I could fluffy but she's my mil, I'm stuck with her lol

Been running in the rain, I'd sell my soul (what's left of it) for either a waterproof jacket or a treadmill.

Glad that you had a lovely day, mp

Keeping you in my thoughts, fluffy, hugs.

That sounds dedicated, spidey!

I'm determined not to fail at something.its hard but I'm going to bloody do it!

I also feel really good afterwards, proud however hard it is when I'm doing it I get to clear my head and think of nothing but how my feet fall and concentrate on breathing.
It's like a break from my brain, it's 30min three times a week where I'm free from depression and voices and anxiety and can just run.

spidey there is a blog done by one of the GBBO contestants from a couple of years ago, which makes it clear that it is no mean undertaking. And that most expenses are bourne by the competitors. (I found this out through the Bake Off thread, which is always worth a read in itself)

I find baking very therapeutic, mostly flapjack, cheese scones, and the occasional cake. Yesterday's flapjack stuck in the tin, though, and I had to eat crumbs with a spoon!

I know that feeling of slightly overdoing it and coming over a bit eccentric, especially when you are already feeling embarrassed about something!

I'm having Chinese takeaway - my lunch time carer only arrived at 5, so I've only had porridge this morning....so I have lots of calories left (close to 1000).

spidey that is proper commitment you should be so proud of yourself.

((( fluffy ))) hope meds review went well.

snowy enjoy ur takeaway.

I've had an ok day but just found out some really sad news. Our next door neighbour has passed away and well I don't know how to react. I'm a bit subdued at the moment I can feel the tears welling up as I type this now as I can see his face. We just spoke a week ago this just seems unreal.

Plus therapy was really hard today as we spoke a lot about the childhood abuse I've just ate half a pack of Oreo biscuits. I missed my morning dose of diazepam this morning so thinking of doubling up for the night. That should be ok right. I can't think straight.

pulled don't double your dose, just treat this morning's as a missed dose.

Thanks MP I'll do that.

MP - belated birthday greetings!! :) I couldn't get online yesterday.

What a miserable wet day, doesn't do much to promote a good mood, other then to stay in doors with a hot drink and good biscuits or cake!!

Pulled - sorry you had a difficult therapy session today :(

Snowy - have your spirits lifted as you were not to good Saturday?

Spidey - you are encouraging me to seek out my trainers hidden in the depths of junk in the garage. I do need to think about a pre Xmas slim down to make room for festive treats!

Silvery - I totally agree with finding baking theraputic. I enjoy having a Saturday afternoon baking session :)

Hugs to Nethuns, fluffy and everyone else xx

I started for the weightloss but I keep going for the endorphins and "happy" hormones. On run days I feel like I could conquer the world, till about 8pm when I feel like curling up in bed!
In fact tonight I am putting ds to bed then going straight up to my attic and curling up with shit tv and crochet, I'm feeling pretty ok but feel weird and want to be alone.

I'm still not great, thanks for asking collardove

I need to do some reading about what is CBT in preparation for tomorrow afternoon.

((((Snowy)))) well I hope the reading will distract you, and that your spirits will lift tomorrow :) x

Hugs to all struggling.

I have been down for several weeks (bipolar) but feel slightly better today.

I am in Quetiapine, lamotragine and duloxetine.

Didn't get any crochet done, I went straight to sleep instead.
Ds is off sick today too so I have to take him with me to collect my new car.
But Dh is collecting my treadmill tonight so it'll be ok!
I'm still feeling weird, really tired and headachy

Higgs to those who need them x

Hi all, I'm really struggling today after first therapy session yesterday. Hugs all xx

Hugs to everyone struggling xx

Seen Dr, no meds change and still on constants.

Are you taking the meds, fluffy?

Therapy can really throw you, nethuns, be kind to yourself.

I hope you feel better soon, spidey

That's nice to hear, greyhound

Thanks collardove

How is everyone doing today?

No meds.

I have a streaming cold and am feeling very sorry for myself. Have snuggled on the sofa in front of the fire with my duvet.

Hugs to all those that need them.

I have a new car, discovered three things wrong with it on the way home. Only minor, I can live with them.
Have a splitting headache now, I struggled to keep from freaking out at the garage because usually Dh deals with that stuff but I had to do it alone with a slightly grumpy child who seems fine but can't go back to school tomorrow because he vomited, I might take him swimming.