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NanaDana Mon 26-Jun-23 08:22:36

Looks like you've hit one of those rough patches that life sometimes throws at us, Daisyrose. Reassure yourself that you will come through it, as "this too will pass". It may not seem like it just now, but you will smile again. Would it help to talk to close family or a close friend about how you're feeling? Sending you my best wishes for a speedy return of happier times.

Daisyrose5 Mon 26-Jun-23 08:09:07

Well I just looked on here this morning and saw all the posts and good wishes you amazing people have sent to me - I just sat and cried but they were good tears at the thought of all your kindness. Many many thanks to you all and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate both your good wishes and suggestions. Bless you all.

VioletSky Mon 26-Jun-23 01:59:34

Have a good cry, you obviously needed it.

Sometimes bad times happen for too long and it's just overwhelming but it will pass. You will appreciate the good again, and better days will be back

nanna8 Mon 26-Jun-23 01:53:21

Daisyrose that is hard for you and another thing that seems to be part of the post Covid life. Loneliness is awful and any of us can experience it whether or not we are actually alone. All I could suggest is to get busy with something, apart from anti depressant medication. Even force yourself to go out for a walk to the shops if that is possible. Talk to someone,anyone on the phone about your grief because it does help even though it seems silly. Do you have any pets ? I find, in time of grief, it really helps to cuddle them and have a cry even though you know they can’t really understand. Big hugs. ❤️

Ali23 Mon 26-Jun-23 00:21:40

So sorry to hear that you are going through this. Grief alone is hard to see your way through, but deep disappointment like that makes it all the harder.
I agree with others that it might be wise to see the doctor. In the past I became very vulnerable and found that antidepressants helped my mood to lift enough for me to be able to benefit from counselling and to develop strategies to stay strong. I didn’t stay on the meds for ever, or go to counselling for ever, but both were really helpful.

I hope that you can find something else to treat yourself to very soon. And that you get to see your daughter for that hug and love very soon.

Sweetpeasue Sun 25-Jun-23 23:07:34

I understand you feeling so low and I hope you feel a little better tomorrow. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. I guess that doesn't help much but it's true, I am. 💐

Hithere Sun 25-Jun-23 23:01:35

Too much at the same time

It will be a brighter day tomorrow

grannypiper Sun 25-Jun-23 19:52:34

Oh Daisyrose What an awful time you have had, let's hope the sun shines for you soon [flowers}

denbylover Sun 25-Jun-23 19:49:53

Aroha Daisy, from NZ🫶. I can see you’ve had one too many disappointments on top of each other. That’s tough going. As another poster up-page suggested, maybe think about planning a treat just for you that doesn’t rely on anyone else. And contact your daughter and see if another get together can be arranged. Thinking if you and hoping something nice happens today for you….something to make you smile.

TillyTrotter Sun 25-Jun-23 19:19:45

Don’t give up Daisyrose , keep planning things that you would really like to do and you will soon look back at this bit of a dip and see that you have moved on past it.
Bereavement is difficult to endure and you may need the support of your GP.
🌻

Sar53 Sun 25-Jun-23 19:16:36

A big hug from me Daisyrose xx

Luckygirl3 Sun 25-Jun-23 18:56:50

It's so hard when you get a run of sad things - sending a hug.

downtoearth Sun 25-Jun-23 18:55:42

Sorry to hear how low you feel Daisyrose life can be such a bugger at times,I hope you turn a corner in the next few days and something comes along to lift your spirits flowers

keepcalmandcavachon Sun 25-Jun-23 18:53:54

Hope things feel better for you soon Daisyrose, sending hugs x

LRavenscroft Sun 25-Jun-23 18:31:14

Sorry to hear that you are feeling sad. It is horrible when things that keep us buoyant get cancelled. I try to find small things to keep my days ticking over that I can look forward to. Starting that new book, having a chat with someone nice, a lovely flower in the garden and I write them in my diary. I also try to get good rest and get myself out for a walk whenever possible. Hope you are feeling happier very soon.

Grandyma Sun 25-Jun-23 18:12:25

DaisyRose 💐

Grandmabatty Sun 25-Jun-23 18:09:21

DaisyRose sometimes life chucks half bricks at us and we can't avoid them. 💐 Do something nice just for you x

crazyH Sun 25-Jun-23 18:06:31

Something nice will happen soon flowers

Bellasnana Sun 25-Jun-23 18:05:50

Daisyrose5 another virtual hug winging its way to you from Malta.

Life has an unfortunate habit of dumping too many challenges on us at once and it’s no wonder you are feeling sad and disappointed.

When you lose a number of loved ones you start to wonder if you’ve been cursed, I know because I’ve been there, but time does help to put things in perspective even though it doesn’t heal.💐

Kate1949 Sun 25-Jun-23 18:00:29

Daisy flowers

Shelflife Sun 25-Jun-23 17:56:59

Thinking of you Daisyrose. I am sorry you are feeling so sad, you have had a rough time recently. I am a great believer in ' this too will pass ' it usually does! I wish you well and sincerely hope you begin to feel more positive soon. 💐

Elegran Sun 25-Jun-23 17:56:34

Why not plan a very small treat that doesn't depend on what anyone else is doing. that will be less likely to be cancelled, and will give you something to look forward to which is certain to happen. That will cheer you up again! At the same time, book an appointment with your GP - it may be that you are a little bit depressed, with all the losses you have had recently..

nanaK54 Sun 25-Jun-23 17:53:49

Another virtual hug from me together with kindest thoughts flowers

dragonfly46 Sun 25-Jun-23 17:51:17

So sorry you feel like this Daisyrose sending you hugs.

Daisyrose5 Sun 25-Jun-23 17:41:40

Daughter just called to cancel our trip to see her and our grandchildren (through no fault of her own). I just can’t stop crying. Been a bit low because of ill health and just found out another acquaintance has died - already lost three friends/acquaintances in the last 18 months and a much loved brother two years and two months ago. A previous holiday had to be cancelled a couple of months ago. I just keep telling myself to appreciate what I have but I don’t seem to be doing very well at that. I just don’t seem to be able to think positively at the minute and feel that anything that I do look forward to just doesn’t come about.