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anorak would be grateful for some friendly support

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anorak · 20/07/2005 08:37

Further to chatting here I have realised that I am becoming depressed. I hope you don't mind my posting this thread asking for some day-to-day support for a little while. It would help me not to feel so alone. TIA xxx

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MrsGordonRamsay · 20/07/2005 08:43

Anorak,

Keep this bumped someone will be along soon.

LGJ

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anorak · 20/07/2005 09:24

Just back from school run. So glad it's the last one for the summer. Thanks Mrs Gordon.

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fairyfly · 20/07/2005 09:28

Summer, are you having one?

Anything i can do anorak?

PinotGirl · 20/07/2005 09:28

Anorak, sorry to hear you're feeling down. I don't normally post on these threads but valued your input into my coming out thread. I hope you start to feel better soon.

My dd finished school on 1st July so we're already in week 3 of the holiday!

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anorak · 20/07/2005 09:31

Hello you two. Dunno fairyfly. A visit sometime would be lovely, but you know that already.

Sometimes it helps to have a moan to someone I suppose. Every time I talk about it all I cry. But I think I need to as it's all bursting out of me atm.

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Hausfrau · 20/07/2005 09:33

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PinotGirl · 20/07/2005 09:36

It's ok to talk and to cry. It's no good to bottle things up. I just read the other thread and I'm really sorry to hear what you've been through. That's a lot for anyone to deal with and by the sound of it you've coped remarkably well.

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anorak · 20/07/2005 09:39

My problem is I am too good at coping. I've known at various points in the last couple of years that I was doing everything on auto pilot but I couldn't do anything about it. My family needed me so I just had to manage somehow. Now I can feel that familiar sensation of the veneer cracking...

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ScummyMummy · 20/07/2005 09:40

I'm so sorry to hear this, anorak. Bummer. Do you think the summer holidays will make you feel better or worse?

fairyfly · 20/07/2005 09:41

Anorak you are welcome here whenever, i hope you know that.
I will get to you at some point in the break, just not entirely sure when yet x

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anorak · 20/07/2005 09:45

Thanks. Summer I think will help. I still have childminder to do 15 hours a week to give me a break. I feel desperately tired and look forward to not getting up so early in the morning.

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essbee · 20/07/2005 09:56

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ScummyMummy · 20/07/2005 10:05

really hope the summer will help then. Take care.

coppertop · 20/07/2005 11:58

Anorak - I missed your other thread but have now caught up. I'm so sorry that you're feeling so down. You always have wise words for everyone else. I wish I had some for you. xx

Earlybird · 20/07/2005 12:24

anorak - we haven't communicated directly much (if at all), but I often read your thoughtful and compassionate replies to others. You should post all you want especially if you're feeling down, and ask for all the support you need. Mumsnet collectively has alot of shoulders to cry on, and if it's your turn to cry, we're here for you. xxxx

sis · 20/07/2005 12:46

Oh Anorak, so sorry you are feeling down. If there is anything i can do other than offer sympathy, please let me know. It makes me so d=sad when someone as kind, caring and lovely as you feels down and I don't what to do to make you feel better.

CarolinaMoon · 20/07/2005 12:50

Anorak, I haven't spoken to you directly either, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about what you've been through and how you're feeling now.

Are you able to discuss it with your family?

ninah · 20/07/2005 12:59

Hello
Sorry you are feeling like this. You are not alone. Sounds like you are exhausted too, when it all stops you feel the strain, can you get a bit of rest? you are planning to move soon, this is pretty stressful too maybe things will look up once the move it out of the way ...

Marina · 20/07/2005 13:02

Oh Anorak, you have had so much going on in the past five years. You're always so good at supporting other people, I hope all the posts on here help a little - the job thing is such a pity, it really is their loss frankly.
Can't offer much except sympathetic vibes and hoping that the summer does indeed help. XXX

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anorak · 20/07/2005 15:52

Thank you for all these replies. I'm not having too bad a day today. I have been out playing snooker with my friend whose dw you might know as Christie. Of course when you meet a friend you have to make the effort to cheer up, don't you?

I doubt I would have even posted this thread if I'd felt as bad as I have the last few days. But today I was feeling more optimistic. Hope it lasts.

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ninah · 20/07/2005 15:53

snooker, perfect! are you a good shot?

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anorak · 20/07/2005 15:59

Not bad for a girl!

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ninah · 20/07/2005 16:03

I get find I improve if I have a few drinks.
I was very low on Sunday and just going to the cinema with friends did me the world of good, even tho I didn't really feel like it ... total time out.

Kayleigh · 20/07/2005 16:06

anorak, only just seen these threads. If there is anything I can do let me know. You know my shoulder is good for a soaking .

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anorak · 20/07/2005 16:12

Trouble with me ninah is that I have far too many drinks!

Kayleigh that's good in theory but I need to be a foot taller to cry on your shoulder!

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