Morning all, I’ve caught up again. When I spent some time in my son’s last week, I told myself that I was going to try and lead a more relaxed lifestyle but here I am, back to busy busy busy. I do think of you all, I really do but when I finally have some time to relax, I’m exhausted and then I find if I stimulate myself too much in the evenings by being online, then I can’t sleep which is counterproductive. Yesterday I did an early gym session, took DGS to school, walked the dog then spent the rest of the time cleaning the house. I sat down late afternoon and slept for about 3 hours! Feeling a bit hungover today (although I havent had any alcohol) think I must be detoxing!
Doodle I’m sorry you had such a bad day. The hospital obviously triggered you and all the hassle you had wouldn’t have helped either. Hopefully you have processed it now and will start to feel a bit better. I get triggered too at hospitals as they remind me of all the awful times I spent there with my DS. I hope you are doing something nice today.
AGAA4 hello and welcome. It’s nice to have you here and I hope you get the support you need. It’s a friendly place. I’m sorry for your loss and as they say, there is no timescale for grief. It’ll be good for you to have an outlet when you need it.
HVDY another busy day for you with LittleGirl but absolutely worth it I’m sure. I used to have my DGS for full days (before he started school) and I’m not sure if I could manage them now as I get so tired. Although I lead a busy life, I think most of my tiredness comes from the meds. I’m not going to stop them though because I don’t want to go back there. I understand what you mean about vets and it is important to have that empathy. When we moved here about 8 years ago, I moved our dogs to a vets in the same village, purely for convenience. I didn’t have a good experience with them though so I moved back to our old one. I didn’t realise they are getting so busy too. I hope you have a nice day today.
Sweetpeasue I’m sorry your visit to the MH group didn’t go so well. Sometimes, you get a feel for these places and if it’s not there, then it’s not there. I’m sure now you’ve been, you will be in a good position to decide whether to move forward with it or not. I’ve been to a few and one I particularly disliked so I chose not to continue. Sometimes you just know. Sounds like you enjoy having fluffball and I’m sure that will do you good too. As you know, I love my dog and they do give you a purpose to get out. They’re a big responsibility but for me, it’s worth it.
Wyllow like others have said, there is more “you” now on this thread so you are getting there. You have been through such a lot and you’re processing it all so it’s going to take time. It must be very difficult for you and I hope your care worker helps you through it all. We are here too of course.
Scaredycat I hope you are feeling better now. Covid isn’t going away is it? You write such lovely posts to everyone and are obviously very caring. Take care and get well soon.
Ellie Anne thinking of you and hope you are back soon.
I’ve taken DGS to school, pick up later, some housework (again!), 2 gym classes and some shopping in between.
Thinking of everyone else too and hope all have the best day possible xx