Struggling to feel any joy

Im really happy for you ceejayjay

Well done! I read this the other day & think it’s great for those who need courage:

“Fate whispers to the warrior, 'You cannot withstand the storm. ' The warrior whispers back, 'I am the storm.”

Get out there girl & kick up a storm.

Hello Ceejayjay
I’m new to Gransnet and started reading yr post dated 28 Oct.
I really felt for you dealing with a stressful situation and having MH illness also. I’m so pleased to read your last few posts and how positive you are now!
It’s lovely to read how you’re trying things which have been a struggle for you in the past. I read also that you’ve changed your diet and become vegan.
I’ve been vegetarian about 10yrs and vegan for almost a year. I’ve found a renewed interest in cooking and nutrition since becoming vegan and I’m gathering a few recipes I’ve enjoyed! Pls msg me if you want to share/discuss anything food related!
Pheebee

Ceejayjay, you are now a different person since your first post. Good on you!! Onwards and upwards Nonogran, great words ?

That title rings true for me on so many different levels today I just took to my bed

That’s very sad Humduh. Why so?

Thankyou all again for your kind words. They help so much.
Humduh hope your ok, please do reach out on here as there of plenty of lovely kind people to talk with.
Phew bee I might just need your help with a vegan Christmas meal for my DD, DS & GS as that’s my challenge for today lol. I’m thinking of a vegan sausage & sweet pot Wellington for some strange reason hehe xx

Aha! My daughter in law’s vegetarian and she’s getting mushroom Wellingtons while we have the beef variety! I’m sure you must be able to buy vegan puff pastry? At least I don’t have to do the whole vegan bit! Good luck!

Yes you can get vegan pastry, I’m learning so much. Just popped this is slow cooker for when i finish work at 7pm and then walk my dog xx

www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vegetarian-casserole

Ooh, lovely!!! Can I come round to yours please?!

Of course xx

I remember a lady who came on a computing course I was teaching. She'd been a 'prisoner' in her home, with anxiety and depression, money worries - and an awkward OH - for years.

Her GP put her on Prozac, and (she said) a whole new life was opened to her. She still had a lot of the same old problems but was so happy every day. Isn't it amazing how an adjustment in brain chemicals can make such a difference?

It is Hetty. I can vouch for that. These drugs are life changing.

You are still young, and hopefully have a lot of life ahead of you
Make the most of it!
If you feel the inclination to do something, do it!
As long as they are not illegal, antisocial or life threatening, live out your fantasies.
Eat foods, wear things, visit places, do things, that you have not done before!
And then bask in the confidence that you have given yourself!
You CAN do it!