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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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TheWildRumpyPumpus · 20/05/2015 21:13

So sorry to hear everyone is having a crap time.

Frances, I do think that very early life experiences and our relationships with parents etc can have lasting effects.

I slept a little better with Zopiclone in that I fell asleep, but woke up 2 and couldn't get back off. I've been told to up it to 7.5mg tonight.

Pulledapart · 20/05/2015 21:36

can't sleep. DH has put DD to bed thankfully.

colouringinagain · 20/05/2015 22:00

Whispers Hello to pulled. Really struggling. Have binged on biscuits crisps and chocolate Sad

Queenofknickers · 20/05/2015 22:24

Big hug to everyone struggling tonight especially wfrances, pulled and colouring in. Let's all get in the cushion fort with cashmere throws and soft pillows ((hug))

Pulledapart · 20/05/2015 22:27

Waves to ciq don't feel bad about the binge I have just had a bag of maltesers Shock that will not help me sleep I'm sure Hmm

Pulledapart · 20/05/2015 22:29

Thanks QoK I like the idea of cashmere throws.

colouringinagain · 20/05/2015 22:46

Thanks Queen you know it's a very comforting snuggling up with you lovely people.

I am curled up on sofa with a fleece blanket wishing someone could make me a cup of tea!

colouringinagain · 20/05/2015 22:59

Think I'd better go to bed. Black thoughts growing. .

Night all and thanks for the cushion fort x

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GooodMythicalMorning · 20/05/2015 23:15

Yes of course. The more the merrier.

Joyful that sounds very stressful, I only have a bit of that and a healthy dh but still find it hard going. That must be very difficult for you to deal with. sorry to hear of your troubles. We are here any time you need to vent or just chat.

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colouringinagain · 21/05/2015 09:17

Hello puddlejumper that's a hell of a lot to cope with. Spend as much time here as you like.

mythical that fort of yours was inspired.

So is cortisol higher in the morning? I feel like I have an elephant standing on my chest. Taken some propanolol hoping that will help. Need to get going to do some painting today.

GooodMythicalMorning · 21/05/2015 10:06

I have just been to cbt. Trouble is its starting to sound samey and I find myself sitting there nodding thinking I've heard this before. I have to say to myself 'im noticing that I feel anxious, but I know it will pass'. I find myself sabotaging it already by thinking it won't.

TheWildRumpyPumpus · 21/05/2015 10:37

I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting for HTT to arrive. This holiday I'm meant to go on tomorrow is feeling like torture (week in a cottage in Wales with the kids and DH) but if I don't go the guilt will be overwhelmingly and I know I'll just stay in bed and drink too much (yes I know I shouldn't drink).

7.5mg of zopiclone last night, slept for a few hours then woke with dreams of hurting the kids. No rest for the wicked (literally).

Puddle, I don't know how people cope with depressive spouses - my husband is bottling it all up and putting a brave face on.

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colouringinagain · 21/05/2015 19:01

rumpy how did you get on with your htt?

Puddle my dh and I seem to be see-saying on the depression front. He was bad 2012, me 2013. Jim end 2014 -present day and I've not been good since beginning April. Feels endless tonight.

Made it to college and managed not to come across too weird. Exhausted and agitated now. Really Really wish I could run away.

colouringinagain · 21/05/2015 19:35

I have to do dcs bedtime. Head is racing and aching and I can't think straight. How do I do this?

GooodMythicalMorning · 21/05/2015 20:55

Only just read this colouring, how did it go? Hope you are ok

colouringinagain · 21/05/2015 22:10

The kids were good which made a big difference.

One part of me thinks I should just learn some relaxation exercises and get on and do them and get a grip. But it's like my brain won't even let me try and remember them? I knew what you mean about the cbt Stuff. I try and think of a positive angle and the rest of my brain just goes f**k off. Maybe I'm just overly self-absorbed and need to think less and do more Sad

GooodMythicalMorning · 21/05/2015 22:18

Probably the same for me too colouring.

colouringinagain · 21/05/2015 23:52

Anyone around. Feeling hopeless Sad

snufflinghedgehog · 22/05/2015 06:46

I hope you managed some sleep CIQ Flowers

TheWildRumpyPumpus · 22/05/2015 07:15

Hi ciq, hope you got some sleep.

Kids are moving around here but not emerging from bed till I have to. Have decided not to go away, or may join them later in the week.

HTT I find a complete stress. They get me weeping and worn out then up and leave. Would rather they never came.

They ask if you can keep yourself safe at home - has anyone who has real suicidal intentions ever actually honest with them?

Pulledapart · 22/05/2015 09:26

ciq hope u got some sleep last night. Sorry I wasn't around I was too out of it. Lots of hugs. As for relaxation techniques I would say just try maybe the breathing exercises, just concentrate on your breathe for like 10 seconds and really notice yourself breathe. It's the only one I'm managing to do at the moment as others are too complicated to even get my brain around.

((( mythical ))) hope ur day has started ok. Same suggeston for u re relaxation technique as ciq

((( TWRP ))) I would try be as honest with them as I could. They are there to help. Especially if ur having suicidial thoughts. I know how hard that can be first hand but I was glad when I finally said something.

School run done here with a bit of drama with some mums (playground gossip is beyond me so glad I don't get involved), spoke to my psych yesterday and he was going to fax g.p re meds but of course g.p not received anything. Now back to chasing psych then Dr this afternoon. The hell continues but hey at least I can have a cigarette in the meantime.

Hope everyone is doing ok x

colouringinagain · 22/05/2015 10:11

Thanks snuffly, wild, mythical dh eventually came to bed and I managed to talk to him a bit. Head is a write off. Ds party after school, can barely sit up at mo. Sorry can't be support today x