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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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GooodMythicalMorning · 02/04/2015 13:18

I wake every day with a headache too. Think mine is just stress related. Took some diazepam earlier and am feeling relatively good now. actually quite cheerful. Havent felt like this for months. Maybe the citalopram is starting to kick in too.

Northumberlandlass · 02/04/2015 13:23

Ah Goood - I am pleased you are feeling quite cheerful. Long may it last. Citalopram is working wonders for me, it really is.

I am on repeat prescription now & going back to see GP in 6 months once I've done counseling / CBT.

TheoriginalLEM · 02/04/2015 13:27

popping my head in to say hello. have been so busy recently that not been online much. nice to see there is anew thread x

Loveisashadow · 02/04/2015 16:11

Pulled how are you feeling now? Sorry you had a rubbish night
Good I'm glad you are feeling a bit better
Carbonel good luck with the meds stuff, it's always such a delicate balance to get right isn't it? I hope things work out for you.

I've been feeling a lot better than I have done. Have done some housework and been to a tai chi class today. I've also been limiting my time online and that has really helped me to feel better about myself.

Pulledapart · 02/04/2015 18:54

Thanku for thinking of me today all. So I had a horrid night but decided to have a "Me" day. I left little with my mum and went to the salon. For the first time In years I have done anything like this. I almost feel selfish! My hair is now highlighted with multiple colours (I like em though) got my nails done too. So far it's been a happy Afternoon though I've had no sleep! Wait just thinking maybe I'm having a manic episode? Who cares today was worth it.

Hope everyone is having a good day lots of love to all x

gemdrop84 · 02/04/2015 20:32

Glad meds are working Goood. Loveis good to hear you're feeling better. I have had a selfish day. Sometimes you just need it Pulled. Took dd to a museum and went shopping too. Last night I got into bed expecting a full night's sleep, but was wide awake fretting til 2ish then wide awake at 6. Fabulous. Just had an episode and currently sobbing on the sofa. Dh is out, mil has been taken into hospital, in a lot of pain. Feel very weak, frustrated and scared right now.

Pulledapart · 02/04/2015 21:41

((( gem ))) get the Choclate out if u like eating it that always helps me. Here to handhold if u need it Flowers

gemdrop84 · 02/04/2015 22:00

Thanks Pulled, I just hate feeling like this and being on my own when it happens. Chocolate sounds like a good idea. Feel horrendous.

Pulledapart · 02/04/2015 23:24

Hope you've had some chocolate gem and are feeling a bit better now. Get a good night rest of u can!

I'm wide awake and full of energy don't understand how though.

GooodMythicalMorning · 03/04/2015 08:41

Had trouble sleeping too. Dont want to get out of bed now though.

Pulledapart · 03/04/2015 09:02

((( goodmythical ))) if u need a duvet day then go ahead Flowers

I've managed to get 4hours sleep. Look like shit but feel fantastic and have so much energy I can't stop. I've done a the household chores already and the morning hasn't even started. Ah well DD will be up soon to play with Smile

gemdrop84 · 03/04/2015 10:56

Pulled thanks, I had 6 hours sleep so that's better. Couldn't manage the chocolate though. Woken up feeling ok but teary, mil doesn't want visitors, dh wants to see her but obviously doesn't want to not see her. Sounds like you've had a productive morning, we've all been for a walk, just got back, soaked so dcs are back in pjs and will be watching Disney films today. Goood, stay in bed!! I would if I could Smile

ComfortingCwtch · 03/04/2015 12:47

Popping my head round the door, nervously.

Loveisashadow · 03/04/2015 12:54

(Gem) I hope things improve for you a bit today. A walk is always good, isn't it? Bit of fresh air can do wonders. It's raining here, though I have been out to the shops and done some chores.
Pulled that sounds very productive. I sometimes get bursts of energy like that, it peaks and then I get low again. It's a bit of a rapid cycle sometimes for me...sometimes even during a day...I never notice it happening until it's over though!

I am waiting for dd to come back from my friends...she said would bring back lunchtime ish so my anxiety will be sky high until they get here. I have facebooked her but no reply as yet. I really do hate my anxiety sometimes, feel as though it rules my life!

Have been a lot better than recent times with my depression. My dose of risperdone was upped a week or so ago and that seems to have really calmed me down quite a lot. I'm feeling a bit fed up of the school holidays now, even though I have things planned most days, I can feel the boredom and isolation creeping in.

Loveisashadow · 03/04/2015 13:19

Any one around? Dd isn't back yet and I can feel my anxiety going through the roof. Don't know what to do....

GooodMythicalMorning · 03/04/2015 13:23

Lunch time is a bit variable though so hopefully dd will be back soon love, im here for handholding. X

Loveisashadow · 03/04/2015 13:28

I thought that too, it's 1.30 though, perhaps I should give it until about 2 and then text my friend? I'm stressing because I went to the shops earlier and thinking I could have missed her. My logical brain tells me that she would have sent me a message/phoned me if she'd turned up and I wasn't in though.

GooodMythicalMorning · 03/04/2015 13:32

Yeah im sure she would have rung if you weren't there.

Im the opposite, im waiting for dsis to pick up the dc's. She was supposed to be here at 1. Shes taking them out to the rugby club family day down the road for a few hrs.

Loveisashadow · 03/04/2015 13:39

That sounds good, a bit of a break for you. How are the holidays going? I seem to be finding myself with more and more free time as I get jobs and things done, though there are still a few big jobs (window cleaning, skirting boards that sort of thing) that I could do to keep me busy. I don't like unstructured time, it makes me feel very, very lonely and empty. I create things to do even when there aren't, just to avoid it. Sometimes I think I create things to worry about too. I have some propanlol in my purse, might take 1 just to calm down a bit.

GooodMythicalMorning · 03/04/2015 13:46

Good idea love. I find the holidays hard as ds has aspergers and likes time by himself and dd gets quite hyperactive so they argue all the time. Which is especially difficult as dh works nights so I need them to not shout. Luckily family have taken them out a fair bit recently.

Loveisashadow · 03/04/2015 13:53

Ah, that sounds hard with them arguing and having to keep them quiet. I find the opposite, my house is too quiet even during the holidays as its only me and dd here. I have to get out everyday else I start to get cabin fever and v.depressed, alone with my thoughts is not a good place to be. Still haven't heard from friend on Facebook or phone. Am consider ing sending her a fb message.

GooodMythicalMorning · 03/04/2015 14:10

Yeah too much quiet is bad too. My mind goes into overdrive when im bored. Might make myself a bracelet when they go out as choosing the beads out keeps me occupied.

Loveisashadow · 03/04/2015 14:15

I love arts and crafts. I'm not very good though. Still not heard from friend, have sent a Facebook to ask if all is OK. Thinking of phoning as very unusual not to hear from her. Or just a text. Chances are she's got busy and not realised the time.

EdwiniasRevenge · 03/04/2015 14:20

Hi all.

I'm around. I'm relapsing tho. I was at the drs in the week and am back on venlafaxine. Suffering side effects so glad its the easter holidays.

I'm really struggling with teaching. I'm in a school with 'issues' but not sure where I'm going from here....trying to take it one day at a time at the mo...

GooodMythicalMorning · 03/04/2015 14:21

Just got a call from dsis, she's running late. I had noticed that. They've only just left so they'll be here in about 20 mins.