Black Dog Gang 7

Morning all. Being a worrier and catastrophiser meant that most things luckily didn’t end with the possible worst outcome. So even that way of thinking has a good side to it. Getting increasingly hard to be positive with this Covid looming, just when we were thinking things were getting better, but in a way I think we are getting used to the idea. We can only do so much the rest is in the lap of the gods.
Have a good day x

Exams results, healthy pregnancies, births of healthy babies,
my children’s illnesses, teenage children, repeated with grandchildren, just a few worries I can recall !

Hi everyone,
Doodle Trying not to think about the dentist. Keeping busy.
lavenderzen Sorry to hear the flu jab had a bad effect on you. Hope you feel better soon.
Joce Sorry you weren’t feeling good yesterday, hope you’re not so bad today.
Annie So sorry that your mini tornado is going into lockdown tomorrow but it’s nice that you will get to see her before that happens. You’re right, if everything had happened that I worried about in the past, I doubt that I would still be here.
Nonnie Yes very hard to switch off but I’m trying to keep busy instead of ruminating about everything.
BlueSky I always look at the worst possible outcome of everything and virtually every time that hasn’t happened but the problem is that constantly thinking about the worst outcome produces some horrible thoughts which isn’t good either.
Hope everyone has a good afternoon x

Hi all . We all deal with worries as best we can . I always expect the worst as a result of so many things that have happened. Then if the worst doesn,t happen it’s great. But that does mean an awful lot of unnecessary stress - all brought on by myself and my overthinking head.

Annie so pleased you will get to see your mini tornado - have
A lovely time with her.
Can’t believe it has got so cold so quickly it’s freezing here today. Serves me right for moaning about the heat!!
Nonnie,Doodle,Bluesky,Joce,ChrissyLavender and everyone enjoy the rest of your day .xx

Annie the program is on hear at 9. O’clock Sunday evening
Channel 5.. it’s called A family affair..

Hope everyone doing ok have a good evening all

Thanks Joce
Hope everyone is ok. I went and had my flu jab this morning and they gave me my shingles jab in the other arm. Then this afternoon when I was sewing I cut my finger with the rotary cutter requiring several plasters before it stopped bleeding. No washing up for me tonight. ?
Sleep well all x

Good night all x

Goodnight everyone, sleep well x

Doodle poor you painful, hope it’s not too bad.
Night all hope you all have a peaceful night sleep ?

Hi Annie, Doodle, Nonnie, Lavender, Joyce, Bluesky and all other friends on this wonderful forum. To those of you who know I have been waiting on a close family members test result well thank goodness one of the tests has come back clear which is great news. We have another test to go but no date as yet. Thanks for being there.
Annie you be kind to yourself in fact everyone be kind to yourself especially at this unsettling time. Annie so glad your mini tornado is able to visit you. I have a friend whose daughter has just gone to uni and will now possibly be in lockdown. It’s such a worry.
Apologies if I have not read through all the post to keep up with what is going on. Having said that I wish everyone well, have a good nights rest.
Such lovely caring people on this thread. Stay safe.
for all. X

Flutterbyl that’s brilliant new.. it’s good to hear happy news fingers crossed for next test x

Hi all x

Flutterby great news , thank you for sharing it , sending you
hugs x

Morning everyone,
Doodle you have been in the wars, hope your finger’s ok.
Flutterby That’s brilliant news about your family member. I hope the second test is ok as well.
Hope everyone has a good day x

Hi all, what a lovely day the sun is shining highlighting the autumnal leaves that have changed hue after a cold frost. Magical.

Annie, Loved the quote thank you. Enjoy your day with mini tornado make the most of her. Wish her luck with Uni not going to be easy for either of you. x

Nonnie Keep up the positive vibe. Thanks for the tip to get dressed up. I tried it today made me feel much better about myself. What colour hair die? Could choose something outrageous, luminous green & yellow in fashion! You should collect some conkers, cones and acorns make a great Christmas wreath.

Chrissy Your rock painting is a talent. It is hard not meeting others in a group for inspiration but pleased you are out walking and brave enough to go to the shops. Hope your feeling brighter today hope the dentist goes well tomorrow.

Lavender I didn’t know they did a drive through flu jab. I have to get myself to the doctor’s queue outside and they call you in one at a time. Sorry to hear you have a reaction. Is your arm any better today?

Doodle Yes I did get out before Covid and miss the routine + company. Talk to the wall in a ‘cartoon voice’ makes your troubles sound so ridiculous often makes the worries go away. You should try it.
I am totally unaware of coma until I wake up not knowing what day it is. The carer calls back to monitor me.
Usually fall asleep promptly. Sometimes have panic attacks. I can’t move in bed. No TV but do have an aluminous ceiling clock to concentrate on.
Your quilting sounds amazing. You must post a picture of your work. X
Scardycat Wouldn’t a trouble free holiday do us all the world of good? It would certainly take our minds off other worries. Have a good day.
Joce is your quilt for someone special. Thanks for the time of Family Affair tonight will record it.
Bluesky could it be a side effect of medication keeping you awake and anxious?
I am certainly not always positive but if I can’t change something I try to find a way to live with health issues.
Flutter How wonderful to hear from you and sharing the good news the 1st tests come back clear. You have been in my thoughts as it is such a worry awaiting results. I hope this means you can relax a little now. x
Nanabird It is devastating when a condition is confirmed, our minds go into overdrive. We all react differently so be yourself give yourself time to accept it. When I was in Smethwick Neuro hospital specialists were going along the ward telling people they had brain tumors 2 or 3 months to live, some just days. MS with 8-10 yrs seemed a relief. My youngest child just 2 mths old. I decided to make the most of each day and am still here. They don’t always get it right. Bad days are very hard, good days I rejoice. It is not an easy path. You are still the same loving person on the inside even if your body changes. I try and remember I am a person first with a condition, not a diagnoses that makes me different.
Medication and neuro expertise has also vastly improved.
You say you are also moving house I can’t imagine the stress. Have you found a suitable property? Is a move what you want? So much is changing in your life and my heart goes out to you. Stay strong my love. x

I still haven't caught up on all the threads.
For all I have not mentioned by name have a wonderful day.

Morning all x Lovely sunny day if cold. I’m amazed how a lot of you with big health/emotional (hope I’m using the right words) issues still find time and inclination to be sympathetic to others. You are really amazing! Put all our niggling problems, moans and groans into perspective. Have a peaceful Sunday x

Have been with Black Dog thread from the first day Batty started it, wonderful to see the -‘ sharing, caring, supporting ,
understanding’ still as strong x

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For all x

Chrissy 'ruminating' I had forgotten that is what my psychiatrist said I do but he didn't tell me how to stop it!

So many of you think like DH, he always looks for the worst and I always look for the best, must be why we have been married so long. I ignore physical things and assume they will go away and am always annoyed when they don't. If I Google something and it has 10 symptoms of which I only have 8 I assume I don't have whatever it is. Then of course life comes and hits me with a bang and something dreadful happens so my worry comes later. Not only talking about my health, life has hit me with far worse and more than most and I say that with my analytical hat on.

Doodle I suppose you could think you had done it all in one day and tomorrow will be better?

Flutter thanks for sharing your good news, we all need to hear it. Hope the other test comes back negative too.

OOh lucyanne I don't have your courage! Just ordinary brown for me. You've made me think though, I do wear some clothes others might thing outrageous, lovely bright colours and am thinking about what I can wear to a Caribbean restaurant to be in the right mode, difficult as it will have to be warm.

Didn't someone talk to the wall in that film where she went off to a Greek Island and worked in a bar? Might try it sometime.

I like your attitude to your illness.

My news - finally finished the 4 ply enormous throw! I think it would cover a king size bed. Only issue now is how to get it to DiL for her birthday, she lives a long way away and I don't want to risk posting it as it not only cost rather a lot but I have spent months making it. Already started on next project, why didn't I remember how difficult knitting in black in the evenings is?

Sunny day today but I plan to catch up on housework instead of going out to walk.

Such a positive way to handle life Nonnie! My lovely late MIL had your attitude, she’d had more conditions and ops that most people, yet never worried about new symptoms or worsening of old ones, until proven otherwise.

Flutterby I am pleased for you, good news of the test result. Let’s hope the other tests come back with good results too.
Take care x
Joce I’m fine thanks . I still have my big plaster on which means I can't do much but my finger doesn’t hurt.
Chrissy thanks to you too. Hope you have a good day.
Lucyanne I don’t know about talking to a wall. I talk to myself quite a lot which I suppose is pretty much the same thing ?.
It must be scary waking up and not knowing what’s happened. No wonder you have panic attacks. Life must have been very difficult for you with a young baby. You must have been very resilient to battle on and to still keep going. You have a positive attitude on life and whilst I don’t doubt you have really bad times you do seem to be someone who likes life and is determined to make the most of it.
Bluesky we all have our moments of weakness and trouble but like you I am in awe of those with real problems who come on this thread and support others. Don’t know what we’d do without our Annie
Nonnie I’m a ruminator too.
Yes. I thought I might as well get my jabs over on one day and so far all seems to be ok.
Congratulations on finishing your throw. Your fingers must be worn out it was a mammoth task, Your DIL will be so pleased.
Annie hope your mini tornado comes today.
Take care all. x

lucyanne As BlueSky says, you and others definitely seem to have a positive outlook on life. I’m in awe of what you have to deal with. Puts my problems into perspective. When I first heard about the drop-ins at Mind, they told me that most people sat round a large table doing craft work. My first thought was it’s not for me, I’m not into craft work. But I gave it a go and found that there were things that I could do. I find it very hard walking into a room of people that I don’t know but I’m glad that I managed it. I was really enjoying it but then came lockdown. Hope things get back to a new normal soon so that more things will start opening up.
Annie How long has BDG been going? I’m so thankful to have come across it.
Nonnie Yes finding a way not to ruminate is hard. Apparently I ruminate, catastrophise and overthink things so all in all a bit of a mess Well Done on finishing the throw. Hope you find a way to get it to your DIL.
Hope everyone is having a good day.

Good night all x

Doodle yes my mini tornado came today. I am so relieved
she will be studying on line even induction is being done on
line .

I was amused when I said ‘I wonder how long the lockdown will be this time’, she said ‘doesn’t affect us I can still come
I will tell them I am your carer ‘ !

Chrissy I can’t remember when Black Dog started , this one
is BD 7 so it’s the 8th , the first was just Black Dog and the second was Black Dog 1. A lot of posts.

Just received a pm from lavender she is in much pain following the flue jab, she asked me to tell

- ‘the lovely people on the forum I am thinking of them and sending love to all. I hope to be back later this coming week , hands permitting’.

Annie That’s great news that your mini tornado will be studying online, it must be very reassuring for you. Sorry to hear that lavender is in a lot of pain, hopefully it will ease off soon.
Goodnight everyone, sleep well x