In the spirit of mental well being, I have decided on some huge changes in my life... (one of them is to say goodbye to MN)

[dejags]

Over the past few years, my internet and email usage has become more and more intrusive on my life.

I am, by nature, a fairly controlling and (dare I say it) neurotic person. Access to the internet and the overload of exposure to too much information (mostly health related) has started to really become an issue in my life.

Each ache and pain can be related to some story I read on the internet and I believe that I am starting to go down the path of a true anxiety disorder.

A few nights ago, I got into bed with DH. He was extremely sweaty (a one off). Of course the next morning I googled night sweats and naturally I got horror story after horry story. I subsequently didn't sleep for two days (for worrying) and I have felt anxious all day since this.

Last night I realised that I need to take a step back. Ignorance is, in some intances bliss. This constant overload of information is threatening my mental well being so I decided that I am going to give the internet for the foreseeable future.

Sadly this means that I have to say goodbye to all of you lovely MNetters who I have grown to know and love over the past 6 years.

Thank you all. It has been a true pleasure.

xxxx

Sounds like a very sensible thing to do, Dejags. Hope RL treats you kindly!

I hope you can sort some of your anxiety issues. Best wishes to you and your family, hope RL is productive!x

I'll miss you dejags - but completely understand where your coming from. I've being trying to extract myself a little too.

Good luck in RL. Enjoy it

dejags - all good wishes to you.

Good luck dejags - keep in touch.

xxx

Best of luck dejags.
You could always pop back just in the chat section from time to time. Change your id to hide all other topics before you go, just in case.
And if it's good, could you pop back and let the rest of us know what RL is like?

wishing you well

x

I wish you the very best of luck dejags. You will surely be missed but it's clearly the right decision for now.

Look after that lovely family of yours.

I wish you health and happiness.

ShowOfHands

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Best of luck Dejags and good for you for taking action x

Good luck,dejags.
Take care

bye dejags and take care

good luck.
we should have an ARE you Sure button on google i agree.

All the best.

((((((((hooge hugs))))))))))) hope all becomes wel dejags x x x x

ah dejags, sorry to see you go but best wishes to you. x

Goodbye and good luck, Dejags. xx

hope you get sorted and it is great you recognise this anxiety issue needs taking in hand. i wish you well x

Awww but I understand why.

Good luck

xx

dejags, i for one will be sorry to see you go but i do totally understand, i am working myself up to bakcing away from the internet too.

I would just like to suggest if i may, a visit to the GP, you sound like me, i have health anxiety, i dont google anymore - no way jose but i worry about everything, every little spot or blemish is skin cancer, every tummy ache is .......well, you get the picture. I went to my GP and was given citalopram for anxiety and depression ( a separate issue for me). It really really helps, it stops those worries invading the entire day. I still get the worries, i can just say No, i aint having it!! and knock the thoughts out of the other ear

It sounds to me like you are taking some really positive step, it might be just hte help you need, you might not need it of course - just a thought.

I wish you all the best xxx

dejags....you have the most beautiful children..........xxxxxxx

I understand completely about the internet making your mind go into hyperdrive and I think its a very sensible thing to take a step back..

I think I should do the same a lot of the time.

DD is a gorgeous bundle of chubbiness isn't she?? Where has teh time gone?

I love the photo of you and teh boys in NZ too. It made me feel abit misty eyed actually, you all look so happy on you great big adventure.

Good luck Dejags. I wish you all a very happy life in Oz and I hoep the move goes super smoothly.

xxxx

I'm really going to miss you, Dejags, with us both being 'oldies' on MN. But I understand your reasons and wish you all the best in your new life. Take care, love, Sue xxx