Black Dog Gang 5

rafichagran I am sorry you have sciatica. That is so painful. Bad backs are a real problem. Your post makes sense to me. Thinking about ways to avoid the pain is mind distraction of a sort and quite sensible I think. Hope you get some relief from this soon.
joce how lovely to have your granddaughter with you. Have fun ?
Hello annie hope you are ok. I have had an exciting day trying to unblock my kitchen sink?. Been pouring hot water and soda crystals down it and it seems to have solved the problem (either that or poking it with a skewer helped ?)
How are you doing with your books annie? Have you finished Wuthering Heights?
Sleep well all x

Yeeep eee !!! GOOD NEWS well it is for me. My daughter has just got us a room at Disney we are going to Disney yessss.. definitely going now, booked with Disney.. so excited..

Oh joce I am so so pleased for you. That’s such good news. Well done to your daughter ?

Thank you Doodle, I am so pleased can’t wait to tell the little ones, they will be so pleased...
night all sleep well x

Joce wonderful news,, Disney, yes, you will have a great time.
I agree with you there Doodle the mind is occupied, hope you are well as well.
Annie hope you are having a good Sunday.
I think posting on this thread is good for me, people are very encouraging. I wish a good/better day for you all.

Thank you rafichagran ... I agree with you about posting it do help..
hope everyone has a peaceful day ?

Hello everyone.
I don’t want to drag anyone down or be a misery but would love a bit of advice. I can’t get going in the mornings not physically but psychologically I feel paralysed, just can’t face the day.
I have Dr appointment on Thursday but am dreading this as I don’t know how to explain...just feel so guilty. X

Hi all x

Dgrann if I may ask? Do you feel guilty because you feel it
difficult to face the day ?

Hi Dgrann. Sorry you are feeling low at the moment. When you say you find it hard to get going psychologically, do you mean you can get out of bed and start your day but lack enthusiasm for doing anything? Many of us feel the same for different reasons. Some have health worries, some family concerns but in most cases we have something troubling our minds that can cause panic, dread or just plain old depression.
I suggest that you write down how you are feeling every day and what is causing this if you know. When we write things down it makes it easier to remember all we want to say and gives a clearer picture of the problem. You can then take this paper to the GP and read from it to explain your circumstances. There is no need to feel guilty. People from all walks of life can have low periods and no two people react to the same set of circumstances the same way. Hope you get some help.

Aww Dgrann I hate mornings I just want to stay in bed. My head is always a mess. Think this goes with depression, anxiety. Why do you feel so guilty? don’t feel you have to say.

Annie how are you doing today? our friend.. ?

I am sad today. My darling daughters dog had to be put to sleep yesterday, my grandchildren drove up the night before to say goodbye to her. She was 17 so a long life , one of five dogs I bought my daughter over the years , another link to
her has gone.

Sorry Annie It must be hard for you. X

Annie so so sad for you. Big hug for you friend..
I really feel for you and your family, they really do play a big part in you life’s.. xx

Annie I am so sorry to here about the dog. I know what that is like. I had a family member those their dog in terrible circumstances recently and the effect it has had is just awful.
Hugs xx
Dgrann mornings can be difficult at times and as you can see you are not alone with these feelings. Hope all goes well at docs.
Joce I am delighted with your news. Say hello to Snow White for me.
Doodle how are you this Sunday?
I have bit if a cold so sitting by my lovely coal/log fire - fab.
Love to all xx

Annie So sorry to hear about your DD's dog. No one who has never had one can realise how much they come to mean to us. I hope you have some happy memories

So sorry to hear about your DD's dog Annie and I shed a little tear. Don't worry it's not your fault the slightest thing starts me off lately. Big hug

Thank you all, it is difficult for my grandchildren, only two
years since their mother died.

Dgrann please don’t be anxious about speaking to your doctor, you need help and speaking of your worries will enable the doctor to give you the help.

Flutterby a cold, so miserable, hope it clears soon.

Flutterbyl thank you, i certainly will say hello for you ..

Hi everyone and thank you for your replies.
I will answer more fully when I can get my thoughts straight.
Wishing you all well. X

Hi all..
Annie hope you are feeling a little better today...?

Hi all x

Dgrann good luck with your GP

Joce I am ok thanks, have a positive, went out to the recycling bins.

Hello all, I haven't been on here for a while - problems at home, with the eldest son having to move back in with us in December, but things are going on alright.

Anniebach sorry to hear about the dog. She wasn't only a much-loved part of the family, but another link to your daughter. x

Dgrann I think many of us with depression and anxiety can relate to the miserable feelings in the mornings. I'm like that, but I work mornings, so I have to get myself moving. I tell myself that the lighter mornings in the spring will help.

Joce Disneyland, how exciting! It'll be great.

annie sorry to hear about your daughters dog. Did she/he live with you? Have you still got another dog? Our pets are always a part of the family and they gives us unconditional love (apart from my son’s cat who lies in pretend sleep waiting for him to pass then claws his leg as he goes by ?)
17 years is a long time. Hope you are ok x

salsa glad things are ok with your son being at home. Hope you are getting on ok.

Just caught up - so sorry Annie about your dog xx That is so sad and your link to your darling daughter.
Glad things are working out for others here and love to those have worries