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Very thoughtful understanding post Sweetpeasue. Thank you. It's difficult, yes.
I'm glad the virus is going. x

Oh Nadateturbe Just seen your post. What a shame when you are trying so hard to live a 'normal' life. I hope the bed rest tops up your energy levels a bit. You must get so frustrated. I wish there could be a breakthrough with ME that would lead to better understanding and help for all those with it. Take care of yourself.

Scaredycat I hadn't realised both sons were in that accident-I'm so sorry your son was there Scaredycat. I can't imagine the traumatic affect it had on yourself and your son. You must be v close indeed. I'm so sorry you have both had to go through all that.
Thankyou my virus is on its way out now. Probably going to pick on someone else, little blighter. Hope you feel less tired tomorrow.
HVDY Have you had any word back about the jury service? Hope it won't be too long you are left anxious about it will be preying on your mind . I'm so sorry about the hurtful memories it has for you. Hope you get good news soon.
EllieAnne Hope you have had a better day today.
Doodle How are you and DH today? Do hope he is getting enough pain relief now and his sores are improving.

Hoping everyone has had a reasonable day today. Xx

EllieAnne sorry things are bad for you at the minute.
Scaredycat keep on going, but do rest too. Your poor son, that was traumatic for him.
I worked on a lighthouse painting, I'm very slow at finishing.
Sweetpeasue hope your day is going OK.
I'm on the bed resting. Tried baking a few scones and buns. Paying for it now , muscle pain and tiredness. Useless body!
HVDY thinking of your nephew.
Doodle hope your husband is a little better and you are OK.

Nadateturbe- it must have been so nice to be back at Art Class. Your friend must have been so grateful for the lift.
Did you start a project at all? I miss my Class but still see some of my Art friends for coffee etc.
Hope you feel less worn out today.
HVDY- I,m sure your GP letter will be enough to excuse you JuryService. It’s not pathetic to feel as you do- the trauma you suffered was horrendous- some things never leave you.
My Son was with his Dad and Brother when they were killed and it affects him greatly.
You are such a good sister - you persevere with your brother and continually offer him kindness and support- he doesn’t realise how lucky he is to have you. Hope your SiL will be able to have visitors soon and that your nephews Op goes as well as it can.
I don’t know anything about pacemakers and their workings.
Doodle- Glad yesterday was better for DH- he must have been very tired at the end of it with all that was going on. Have your boys been able to visit him- they must be very worried.
Hope you are able to sleep when you get home- your mind must be working overtime. Take care of yourselfx
SweetPeaSue- I,m ok thanks - very tired all the time but just keep on keeping on😀
Glad the virus is wearing off. What a disappointment to have to miss the PM appointment. What a muddle with the letters etc - hope the appt is rescheduled soon.
Hope today is a better one for you.
Candy- bet you slept well after a day of child care- it is tiring isn’t it.
EllieAnne- sorry you are having a bad time- hope things get better for you soon.
Wyllow- Sending you love and hoping you have contact with your family and Quaker friends.
Frogoet- how have you been?

Whiff,Coolgran,Allsorts Countess Fosco,Nanny and all I,ve not mentioned hope you have a restful evening.

SweetpeaSue I'm sorry you missed seeing your son and his family. I hope it won't be too long until you can meet up with them again. What a mix-up with the letter giving wrong details like that - honestly, it's not good enough, is it? I hope you can get another appointment soon with the Psychologist.

nadateturbe I'm glad you felt able to go to the art class. Kind of you to give that lady a lift.

Whiff Thanks. I hope you're right and that I won't have to go.

Candy It's tiring looking after children, isn't it? How old are your GC?

I hope ALL BDers manage to have a decent day x

Night night all xx

Sorry have had a really bad few days but reading and thinking of you all

Evening all.
HVDY I’m sure you will be excluded from jury service if the GP advises against it. I hope you hear from them soon. Sorry about your brother and nephew too, I hope his op goes well. You would think your brother would be grateful for some company and distraction. Like you say, you just can’t help some people.
Doodle it’s good your DH is finally getting some help but I can understand how tiring it must be for you both. Hospitals are frantic places and just being there is stressful. I hope you are managing some rest.
Sweetpeasue I’m sorry you’ve been in pain and things have been mixed up again. I feel for you and hope you get something positive sorted soon. You must be exhausted with it all.
Nadaterturbe glad you managed the art class and you enjoyed it. Is it on every week?
I’ve felt better today as I had a good sleep last night. Childcare all day today though so need another one now. Night all.
Love to Frogoet Whiff Coolgran CountessFosco EllieAnne Scaredycat and of course Wyllow xx

Oh sorry Sweetpeasue. I thought it had changed and you now had 1 to 1.
Whiff a very empathetic post to Froegoet. I hope you sleep well. You sound very tired.
Froegoet, I'm so sorry for all the illness you are dealing with. So much to cope with.
Goodnight to all on BD. I hope it's peaceful.

HVDY I was call to do jury service a year after I was widowed. I explained about the fact I was in constant pain and couldn't sit for long periods as my limbs hurt more and effected my mobility..Which because of the pain getting worse I wouldn't beable to concentrate on the case. And I couldn't get there at the time they needed me as I didn't drive and it took me a good 2 hours for my pain killers to help me.

They said because of my health they would take me off the jury register. Because of your health you can get out of doing it. Contact them tomorrow and they will free you from doing it or calling you in the future.
Going to bed now as I have over done it today. Honesty I am my own worst enemy.. Sweet dreams all.

Thanks Nadateturbe Sorry my post not clear. I was promised 1 to 1 at PM appt with Dr then I got appt through post for a group appt. One of reasons trying to get Dr's secretary.
Oh your visit to DD was so much worse as you had taken a flight to get there too.
So glad you managed to get to your art class. It gives a bit of hope doesn't it?

Sweetpeasue wouldn't it be good if consultants/GPs etc could get together and sort things out properly. It must be so frustrating for you. At least you've been promised 1 to 1 with PM team.
I'm glad the virus is easing. It's all you needed! But so sorry you missed seeing your son and family. Sounds a bit like my visit to DD. You just have to tell yourself there'll be another time. And your PM appointment too. Such bad luck.
I agree life is very unfair at times to everyone, but as Scaredycat said to be cherished.
Hope the pain has eased and you get a decent night's sleep.

......Doing jury service can be hard. I had forgotten about your DB. I'm sure you will be excused.
Blond highlights sound lovely.

HVDY I hope everything goes well for your nephew tomorrow. It's kind of you to offer some company.
It's so sad your brother hasn't seen his wife yet. I'm sure you would love to see her too.

Doodle I'm glad your husband is getting some attention, but still, it's not pleasant coping with it all. Poor man. I hope you're home now, and resting.
That's a very quick service. I didn't realise they would need to "mot" it so soon.
Art was good thanks. Mostly catchup chat after Christmas. I forced myself to go, and gave a lift to a lady who is mostly housebound as she has ataxia. We were both glad we made the effort.

Bit behind in reading ,apologies.

Frogoet Welcome. I'm sorry to hear of such awful health problems at home. They really do impact MH so much and of course, vice-versa. You will find kind words from everyone here. Take care of yourself.
HVDY I've been lucky and never been called for jury service ,though DH has. .I I should have thought the GPs letter will be enough, I hope so. I can see how you certainly wouldn't want to be in that place again after the terrible time of your DB's accident. Hope you hear soon and you can put that anxiety behind you.
Seems ridiculous that your SIL's home is still closed. It was kind of you to invite brother and to offer a listening ear.I'm sorry he's not taken that up, it really must be so hurtful. So hope your nephew's operation goes well tomorrow.
Scaredycat How have you been lately? Thankyou for your concern- sometimes a' hole in the head' can seem the best option!🤔😅 Sorry not sure if that's best possible taste but meant to be lighthearted.
Nadateturbe Did you manage your art class. Such a shame if you had to miss it. I hope you're beginning to feel stronger. You must get so low about it. I too missed out this time with son being down over new year and being ill. It's hard not to feel things are so unfair at times.
Candy I use my slow cooker a lot and it saves hovering over the oven and energy. Hope you have had better sleep lately. Take time for yourself.
Doodle I think of you and your DH often. Battling away at all these hospital rules. You have helped others by talking to PALS about the inefficiency over bedsore care. I just hope your DH can come home soon, though not before he's ready. You must be exhausted with worry. Give your DH a hug from me ( if I'm allowed!😉) Do get rest as much as you can and remember to keep hydrated. Hug for you too , of course.x
Whiff How good of you to offer helpful words to Frogoet in those early hours. You have so much experience of sad times though of course memories of happy times too. I hope you have a good new year.
Wyllow Think of you every day and hope you are getting better.

Bowel terrible yesterday -not sure what it is but keep thinking might be adhesion grown back. Virus not so bad today. Not only missed seeing son &fam before he went back but 1st session with fully trained psychologist yesterday. I needed it. Tried to contact PM Drs's sec all day. Finally got right number(after being on phone ages) and just answerphone. Rang by pharmacist from GP surgery as PM letter from Dr asking me to take medication that psychiatrist discontinued. Grrr. Give me strength. I told her that. She promised me 1 to 1 appt with PM team and not group appt. Letter also stated I've Polymyalgia-I haven't! So tired but know I'm not alone.
Being here on BD assures us all of that. Thankyou all.

Sorry for anyone left out. I know there are lots of other names but if I start naming some makes it worse to leave out others. Keep posting those who are fairly new. We care.

Doodle Thanks, I hope so. I'm glad there's been more happening for your husband today. Hospitals are not a place for rest. I hope you're able to get something to eat there, and that you can go home and rest.

ScaredyCat Do pacemakers need to be reset every so often? My friend's husband had to have something done with his recently.

My brother still hasn't been able to see his wife since 21st Dec - the home is still closed. He's lonely, and anxious. His son has an operation tomorrow, to remove the cancer in his lung, also some lymph nodes. I asked my brother if he'd like to come here for dinner tomorrow, or perhaps meet up. He's declined. There's no helping some people........

Hope all BDers have been ok today. I've had blonde (very blonde) highlights today. DH likes it x

HVDY I would think that a letter from your GP would be enough. You’ve not pathetic, far from. I couldn’t cope with jury duty I know that. Not surprised it brings back bad memories.
nadateturbe hope your art class went well and you’re feeling more relaxed.
Candy hope you have a better night. I love food from the slow cooker. Good idea to get it all ready.
Scaredycat what a lovely visit from your Gd and family.
My pacemaker needs an MOt and repair. So I’m booked in for a “Service” in February.
Whiff your right, it’s quality not quantity of life that’s important.
Frogoet you don’t need to be a gran for GN, anyone can post.
I’m sorry you have so many troubles., Life must be so hard for you with your husband needing full time care. Are you not well yourself either. That can be so much to cope with,
I am sure there are people who care we just don’t realise it when we feel down.
Sweetpeasue hope your head is better and you’ve had a better day.
Wyllow stay with us xx
DH had a slightly better day today but it’s been all go. Scans, in bed out of bed new drugs observations ets. Never a moments peace.
Take care all xx

nadateturbe Thanks. I certainly hope so. It brings back bad memories of when my brother died (RTA when I was with him), many years ago. I was the only witness at a Corononer's court. I hope I don't have to go. What have you painted today?

HVDY it should be enough. I hope so Being on a jury would not lessen your anxiety
I woke at midnight and didn't get to sleep again until 5.30am. Started to get really anxious as I was very tired. First art class this afternoon. Good timing!
How is everyone.

Candy6 I hope you had a better night's sleep after your busy day.
nadateturbe, SweetpeaSue, EllieAnne, how are you?

My anxiety has been really bad for the past week so more - it's pathetic but I'm meant to be doing jury service next week, at the Coroner's court. The thought of travelling into the city centre, then being in a room with a lot of people, is all bothering me. I got a letter last week from my lovely GP, saying I've got anxiety and PTSD (her words), but somehow I don't think that'll be enough to excuse me from it. I feel pathetic about it, especially when people like Doodle are having real problems. Hope everyone is ok today x

Doodle You and your husband have had such a lot of problems in recent months. You must both be exhausted. I hope things will start to improve soon.

I hope you're sleeping well Candy.

Night night all and take care BD's xxx