How are you feeling today?

[CharleysAngel']

No I had today, there's not really anything wrong with me either, just a bit of a sore throat I haven't finished my coursework either which is due for tomorrow, probably going to get shouted at

[Zaf]

&*(

[Zaf]

Time for bed, really really tired and I keep typing gooblydegook 

[Sweetpea]

Sleep well Zaf.

S x x

[smirfy21]

Please dont worry smirfy, we all say things sometimes that we regret afterwards, its one of the symptoms of this horrible illness

I guess as I was verging on alcoholism a few years ago I tend to preach a bit 

please keep preaching zaf, I don't know what I was thinking I would have said the same thing to mum if it was her. I need people like you in my life.

How are you feeling
smirfy
 

[woozywoo]

WHAT IS THE POINT!!!!????

[woozywoo]

There never seems 2 be any light at the end of my tunnel!

[smirfy21]

Oh woozywoo I guess the point is to go on living in the hopes that life will get easier, it may seem like there is no light at the end of the tunnel but I am sure that it wont always seem like that.
something that has worked for me this week is to focus on finding the possitives. watch interviews with people that you find inspiring, watch inspiring films, listen to upbeat music and remove all the clutter from your life. Out with the old and In with the new.

I don't know if that would help, but I know exactly how it feels to just want to sit infront of traffic because there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
stay safe and keep posting
smirfy

[Zaf]

OK then smirfy I'll keep preaching and nagging

Slightly improved this morning thanks xx


Smirfy, woozywoo - there is light at the end of the tunnel, I've managed to find my way out of the tunnel a few times, I cant pretend its easy but it is possible, I now find the big challenge is not getting dragged back into the tunnel by allowing myself to get stressed and coping with life events better, again not easy but I do believe possible xxx

[Sweetpea]

I agree with Zaf, there is a light at the end of the tunnel even if you can't see it yet, there is.  I have got myself out of depression several times with the help of meds and support.

Glad you are feeling better this morning, hope you slept well.

I am not to bad either today.

Hope everyone has a good day today.

S x

[woozywoo]

Thanx Guys.

I know there is light at the end of the tunnel, i have come out of the tunnel many times before. Like you say Zaf, its not being dragged back in that is the challange. I have done well over the last few years. Just not been able to resist this time.

Had a dentist appt this morning, which has made me get up and now i am fighting the urge to climb back into bed. I am totally lacking in motivation at the moment which makes any form of work difficult. I have agreed though to go back to work next week and will have parent evenings to do on tues, wed and thurs after school. Not ideal, because i could do with a quiet week to ease me back in, but i guess that just wont be the case. I am currently trying to make notes in preparation for the parent evenings. Am going to reward myself with a hot bubble bath after, so here goes, lets see how long this takes.

Hope everyone else is doing ok today. I feel bad as i havent been able to offer much support recently, even down to coming on here and typing about myself has been limited due to lack of motivation and interest.

 &*( to everyone x

[Zaf]

My main aim is to try to avoid getting dragged back down too,  its not an easy task

having to go to the dentist would make me want to stay in bed too, enjoy your bubblebath :) xx

[Rycing]

Woozywoo,
I can identify totally with how you're feeling. I'm back at work next week as well. I'm also wondering how I'm going to cope.
Anyway;  &*( for you. x

[woozywoo]

Zaf.... i am often jealous (but thankful) of people who have never experienced this and can just live their life. Even when things are going ok....it is still a daily battle to stay afloat. Surely life shouldnt be that way.

Rycing... How long have you been off? I have only had 2 weeks off but am feeling worse now than i did at the beginning and at 2am last night was havin g a real panic about going back. This time work hasnt been the problem for me, i know i can do and do a good job, its more my lack of interest and motivation which is making my job difficult. In the past it has been my ability in myself that has affected my work. But as i have a heavy and hectic workload its the lack of motivation. But i am sure we wil bith be ok. Good luck next week.

[Rycing]

Hi Woozywoo,
I have only been off for one week, with one to go. For me, it has been the culmination of 6 months of relentless work pressures alongside personal matters. I can only cope with so much at one time.
I share your thoughts re, is life supposed to be like this? Also, it's not always how much you have (having watched 15 kids and counting!) but how able you are to deal with it.
Good luck to you too. xx