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HVDY I'm getting my head round everything thanks.
I feel more energetic today. I think the stress was really tiring me. Although the bright weather helps too. We're supposed to have sun and 16° tomorrow.
I hope your blood tests are OK. I'm sure you were ready for lunch.

Wyllow3 it's good to see you posting. Don't worry about individual posts, I often find it difficult. And like you I do things like Quordle to distract me.xx

Doodle- thinking of you tonight with love and praying for you both.

Candy thanks, I'm coming to terms with things.
Glad you're getting into the swing of retirement. Isn't it great being able yo just put off the housework until tomorrow?

EllieAnne I'm sorry you're DD isn't well, does she talk to you about it?
I hope you're not feeling so flat today. It's difficult when folk don't understand, because it's sometimes good to share, but it heeds to be the right person. I rarely share now that my best friend is dead. Maybe a counsellor would be a good idea.
Just read Sweetpeasue's comment about writing. I find that better with my DD too.

Doodle sorry DH is so poorly. Was listening to Be still my soul today and you came into my head, and I was praying for you. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. xx

Doodle I don't believe in God, but I sincerely hope that tomorrow will be much better for you both. X

Doodle xxxxxx

Oh Doodle so sorry today has been so bad. My thoughts and prayers very much with you. xx

Doodle I hope your husband is bit better tomorrow. Sending my best wishes to you both as I an atheist. But I know others will pray for you both. 💐

HVDY- glad your cough is improving you,ve had it such a long time. Good job your Son got checked out in A & E - it must have been a nasty virus with those worrying symptoms.
Yes we went for Coffee and cakes were involved too! Already planning another get together - it’s so easy to get lazy about meeting people isn’t it.
Friday will be a nice day. I expect C.C. Is very happy when big Sis comes out of school.
EllieAnne- I take my glasses off at the Hairdresser's too!! My Sisters hair grew back curly after her chemo and is still a bit wild.
Feeling flat is not pleasant - it’s like the stuffing has been taken out of you. Maybe as HVDY says you could try ADs - they really do help.
Doodle- thanks for popping in. I hope today may have been more encouraging for you. Rest well tonight xx
Candy- retirement seems to be working out well for you- so glad you’re enjoying the extra time. Having to rest some afternoons shows how hard you have worked for a long time.
Roll on the better weather so you can enjoy the caravan.
Wyllow- so good to hear from you- thanks for the kind post.
There,ll come a time when you can turn outwards - every day you will get a tiny bit nearer . Take care.
Nadateturbe,Whiff,SweetPeaSue,Nanny,Allsorts, and others not mentioned have a peaceful night.

Doodle, so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you. Love to you xx

Been a bad day today. DH very poorly. Doctors on hand a lot and visiting tonight. Any prayers would be much appreciated. I’m on the edge here but many of you know what that’s like.
Hope you’re all ok . Lots of love xx

nadateturbe, How are you feeling?
EllieAnne Are you on any antidepressants? Your home life sounds very sad. ADs won't change anything, but would lift your mood.
Wyllow3 Take care of yourself.
Doodle Hope things improve for you and your husband very soon.
Whiff How are you? Looking forward to your holiday?

Hope ALL BDers manage to have a decent day. It's dull and foggy here. Blood tests later then perhaps a pub lunch, as I'll be hungry by then (after this fasting). Love to all x

ScaredyCat Nice that you met your art friends. Did you go for coffee? You're right about having husbands who love us, families, etc. I tell my husband he's got twice the woman he married (well, almost), but he's never once ever said I ought to lose weight. We're having Chubby Chops all day (from 7.30) on Friday, as well as taking her big sister to school and back.

SeetpeaSue I'm glad you'll still be able to contact the Psychologist after the sessions end. Group "therapy" isn't for everyone, but might be beneficial. If you went once and didn't like it, you could just get up and leave and not return.

Candy6 It's good to have time to do some of the things you like. I used to go to those type of exercises (and Zumba) up to 3 years ago. I seriously wouldn't be able go get on the floor now. Enjoy your free time.

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Wyllow 💐💐💐

Forgive for not naming all - it doesnt mean I haven't "heard".

I value so much the honesty and thoughtfulness here. I know I post on other threads where it's not about personal stuff but distracts from thoughts that scare and panic me as I'm so aware how thin support services are. (*Sweetpeasue do give the group a try?) I wish I could turn towards the world and family and if its a sunny day - but its survival.
Sending love to you all - I don't want people to think I am ignoring you so sending special wishes if today has been a really tough one and Doodle for some relief from constant pressures xx Night night BD's.

Evening all
HVDY I’m glad your x ray was ok. It’s a shame you still have the cough though but it sounds like it’s receding but taking it’s time. Hopefully we’ll have some warmer weather soon which may help. I’m glad your son was ok too. Mine tend not to tell me too much as they know I worry a lot. It’s a mum thing isn’t it? Hope all is well with you this evening.
Doodle you don’t need to post individually and it’s good you pop in and let us know how things are. The hospital environment in itself is tiring so you need to rest when you can. I hope things improve for you both soon.
Sweetpeasue it’s understandable you get fed up from time to time. You have a lot to cope with and if you need to vent on here,then do so. We understand. It’s good that you will be able to still contact the psychologist if you need to. Have a good think about whether you want to join the group. Perhaps you could try and then if you felt it wasn’t for you, then don’t go any more? I think a lot depends on who leads it and the other people there. I went to one once but I immediately didn’t get a good vibe from the MH worker leading it. I knew I wouldn’t get anything from it so didn’t continue. I think she knew it too as she didn’t push me. I hope things are ok for you this evening.
Nadaterturbe so sorry about your recent family issues but glad you are now coming to terms with it. It must have been a shock to you and a big loss. You will deal with it I’m sure and develop a level of acceptance but it can take a little time.

Had a reasonably busy day. Went to gym class (legs bums & tums) then a bit of shopping. I’m enjoying the fact I’ve more time to do these things now and rest a bit more. I had intended to do some housework too but I was too tired so will have to do it tomorrow. I find that if I need to do anything constructive then I need to do it in the morning as I’m hopeless in the afternoons.

Love to Wyllow Scaredycat Ellie Anne and everyone else. Wishing you all a restful night xx

Hvdy I’m keeping everything to myself now because people don’t understand. I’ll meet people for a coffee but keep away from personal stuff, I think in the past I shared too much.
This is my quiet time now. I’m going to get a glass of wine and something to eat. Watch some television for an hour or so.
Hard to explain how I feel. Flat I think.

Just popped in quickly to say I’ve read all. Don’t feel up to individual replies but sending love to all. Scaredycat wha t a lovely post to everyone. Take care all and Wyllow keep plodding on xx

Take care of yourself Doodle and your DH. That's all thats important atm.

Goodnight everyone, I hope its a peaceful one for you xx

EllieAnne I am never totally happy with my hair but I feel comfortable with the hairdresser which is important so I just tell myself it looks and feels better than it was.
I like the idea of taking the specs off! 😁