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SPRINGTIME in the VILLAGE (Support for all Mental Health Issues)

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NanaNina · 22/03/2015 02:18

Thought I'd start a new thread what with it being the Spring Equinox and all that..........and there's another reason. I'm hoping to re-connect with people who used to be frequent village visitors, but like me, seem to have fallen by the wayside. Of course everyone is welcome in the Village, so I hope more recent visitors understand my post and will not feel de-valued in any way. The stigma of mental illness is alive and well I reckon so we all need all the support we can get.

SO - CALLING

Vicar (she started the Village thread some years ago and occasionally pops in) Edwinia'sRevenge SnowyMouse (where ARE you?) SilveryPussyCat CIQ (I know you were having a tough time) Lem (once a very regular visitor) Hoochymama Pyrrghena collardove Victrix Pulled Creamhearts (previously FDG) MentalPsychiatrist KeemaNaanAndCurryOn (miss you and your wit)
FaithLoveandGrace MySpideySenseTickles

Would love to hear how you're all doing. I'm much the same, up and down, mostly down this month.

I've probably forgotten lots of people, but that's all I can bring to mind just now.

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Pulledapart · 13/05/2015 17:30

Thank you for the much needed hugs all. Feel really exhausted but that is partly AF starting and my physical health. Still feeling low but at least I can still appreciate a hug from DD.

How is everyone doing? X

Pulledapart · 14/05/2015 09:27

What a lovely day - it's cold, miserable and pissing down with rain. Massive argument with mum again (it's like she is intent on my day starting with stress). Every part of my body is hurting like someone is stabbing me repeatedly. I've had no sleep. All of this before any breakfast or even a Brew Angry I've had enough but if I walk where do I go what do I do??? What about DD and DH??? I've been taking my diazepam everyday despite Dr telling me to have every other day. I just need it at the moment.

Sorry for the brain dump first thing I just needed to let it out.

GooodMythicalMorning · 14/05/2015 09:41

Im exactly the same as you today pulled. Only with arguing with ds. I have a massive headache today too. Sad

Pulledapart · 14/05/2015 09:52

((( mythical ))) I've just made myself a Brew and about to dip lots of Biscuit 's into it. Hope ur headache gets better.

GooodMythicalMorning · 14/05/2015 10:36

Camomile tea and (broken) party rings here. Wanted a cappuccino but my dolce gusto has suddenly stopped working.

GooodMythicalMorning · 14/05/2015 17:05

Bad day here. I went into town with dh to get mils birthday stuff for tomorrow and felt so faint I had to sit down whilst dh went to get a card. Even dh said he thought he was going to have to grab me. Sad I feel ill generally though. I took some diazepam and went to bed for an hour and a half. Got up to make dinner. Dh said he'd do it but he's done everything today so want to do something.

Pulledapart · 14/05/2015 18:15

Oh ((( mythical ))) glad ur DH was with you as that sounds horrible. Hope u managed to cook something quick and are resting now Flowers

We had subway tonight as the thought of cooking was beyond me. Just waiting for bed time now for DD although I know I won't get any sleep but at least I can switch off.

Pulledapart · 14/05/2015 18:29

DH of course is hating me in this phase not that I blame him Sad

GooodMythicalMorning · 14/05/2015 19:01

Yh I did pasta and sauce for quickness, nobody complained though so that was good. Would have done takeaway but we've had loads recently.

My dh gets annoyed sometimes. I think he feels fustrated as there isnt anything he can do that will actively make it better.

Northumberlandlass · 14/05/2015 19:38

Hugs to Pulled & Mythical x

My counselling session was cancelled today. I really needed it ahead of this party I'm obliged to go to on Saturday.

Anyway, got a new tattoo today - a tribal phoenix. Because i will rise Smile

GooodMythicalMorning · 14/05/2015 19:47

Sorry to hear about the counselling.

Yay for the tattoo though North. That sounds amazing!

Northumberlandlass · 14/05/2015 19:50

I'm going to go to party, counsellor was keen for me to go, even for 20 mins.

Hope you're ok Mythical.

I do love my new ink Grin

GooodMythicalMorning · 14/05/2015 19:57

Yes you might find it ok. The wedding reception was better than I expected.

TheoriginalLEM · 14/05/2015 22:23

I have come to find the village because i have learnt some sad news that creamhearts sadly died yesterday - i noticed a thread that her DH started in her name. I can't believe it :( I only hope that she has finally found some peace.

GooodMythicalMorning · 14/05/2015 22:57

Oh no. Sad Sad unbelievably sad news.

Becca19962014 · 14/05/2015 23:02

I saw that thread Sad

wfrances · 14/05/2015 23:11

i saw the thread this morning,
hours later i still cant process it properly.
i thought she would get through , i really did.

KeemaNaanAndCurryOn · 14/05/2015 23:29

It's heartbreaking. It's touched me deeply and I've been thinking about her all today.

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NanaNina · 14/05/2015 23:43

Oh NO - can't believe it - I know she was in hospital - so very sad. She suffered terribly but always managed to reach out to others. Fuck mental illness.

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Collardove · 15/05/2015 00:29

On the very day I had decided to have a little lurk back on mumsnet, and find the village again after a long absence such very sad news about creamhearts - fluffy as I knew her best.

So incredibly sad.....

Not quite in the frame of mind now to add much more more right now.

It is comforting to see familiar names still in the village who may remember me? Nana, Pulled, Pyrrh, Keema, CIQ, Lem. Snowy too If you are lurking on the thread?

It's good to see the village still ticking along....

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NanaNina · 15/05/2015 12:47

Hi Collardove I only make a very rare visit to the Village these days - although I did start this new thread. It is just so incredibly sad as you say about Helen, and her husband sounds such a lovely man. I don't know her age but I remember she always hoped to have a child some day, so I think still of child-bearing age, far too young to die.

I know CIQ still posts (I lurk a fair bit) but not so much the others and I haven't heard from Snowy for a long time. Seems life is tough for you just now. Wonder if there will ever be a "cure" for mental illness - maybe in 100 years time................

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Pulledapart · 15/05/2015 15:15

Hi all,

Still here still struggling especially today as brain seems fried and slow. Nice to hear from others although not nice to hear were all still struggling. Yes nana it would be great to have a cure. I can't take all theses dips they are driving me crazy. It's all too much pressure on others around me too. I wish there was a "OFF" switch sometimes. Even the school run today is proving difficult. I hate all these feelings.

Loveisashadow · 15/05/2015 16:09

Hi all

Just come back to the village after a bit of an absence. Was going to post something about me and how I'm getting on, but have just seen the utterly, horribly sad news about Cream. I will be thinking of her and family. I'm shocked and really very upset. What a great shame.

TheoriginalLEM · 15/05/2015 16:41

I am sure fluffy would want us to keep this thread going loveis, she was always a great support and hopefully found some solace here also.

Collar, i remember your very first posts, its good to see you back but in such sad circumstances not so good.

Loveisashadow · 15/05/2015 16:50

She was Lem. I'm doing Ok, psychosis has gone now, depression on the way out too, though it's proovibg a huge struggle. I've had my anti depressants increased this week so suffering with tiredness and feeling sick. Have been going to job interviews, each one causing tears and a panic attack before or after. Bored at home during the day but not well enough to work. Feel sort of in limbo.