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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Over the last week or so ive been chatting to a long time fab friend whos struggling with being in isolation..

Im not sure if this will work but im thinking if anyone is struggling & would like a wee message every so often just to see how you are etc..

No agenda just a fabber checking on other fabbers trying to bring a smile to there face in these uncertain times

This is open to all.. Drop me a message or a wink & il check in with you every so often xx

Thanks for taking the time to read my post ..

Stay safe & keep smiling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Over the last week or so ive been chatting to a long time fab friend whos struggling with being in isolation..

Im not sure if this will work but im thinking if anyone is struggling & would like a wee message every so often just to see how you are etc..

No agenda just a fabber checking on other fabbers trying to bring a smile to there face in these uncertain times

This is open to all.. Drop me a message or a wink & il check in with you every so often xx

Thanks for taking the time to read my post ..

Stay safe & keep smiling

very thoughtful and sweet...

its not gonna be easy on people with mental health issues

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By *he chef 45Man
over a year ago

Banbridge

Hats off to you Stevie what a good idea at a time when we are worrying about our health there will be those whose mental health will suffer respect mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great idea stevie. I’ve been trying to keep in touch with as much family and friends over the last few days.

Sometimes of does help to have a person to talk to that’s outside of your family/ friends circle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Over the last week or so ive been chatting to a long time fab friend whos struggling with being in isolation..

Im not sure if this will work but im thinking if anyone is struggling & would like a wee message every so often just to see how you are etc..

No agenda just a fabber checking on other fabbers trying to bring a smile to there face in these uncertain times

This is open to all.. Drop me a message or a wink & il check in with you every so often xx

Thanks for taking the time to read my post ..

Stay safe & keep smiling

You are very thoughtful and kind x

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By *ary-JaneWoman
over a year ago

mid ulster

This is wonderful...Soooo kind..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lovely idea

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for all the positive responses. Its up to us to look out for people in our own we corner of Fab

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Over the last week or so ive been chatting to a long time fab friend whos struggling with being in isolation..

Im not sure if this will work but im thinking if anyone is struggling & would like a wee message every so often just to see how you are etc..

No agenda just a fabber checking on other fabbers trying to bring a smile to there face in these uncertain times

This is open to all.. Drop me a message or a wink & il check in with you every so often xx

Thanks for taking the time to read my post ..

Stay safe & keep smiling

This is a fabulous idea OP, totally respect for this post. I am very blessed to have such a good outlet, but i am so very very aware of people who don't have that kind support. I have been phoning and checking in with family and friends at this challenging time. That's all we can do is be there for each other, united xx. Thanks for the post OP, it is the most important post in here right now.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you. I have been doing simlar.. Theres also a few elderly neighbours who i check on & get essential items for them if needed xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

remember Aware, Samaratins & Pueta House are still operating their phone support lines

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By *eebawMan
over a year ago

Tough time is right in all the madness i ended up in the hosp before this covid and was just discharged before the covid now any therapy's or treatments are all canceled iv been in touch with pieta house too there limited with covid too .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tough time is right in all the madness i ended up in the hosp before this covid and was just discharged before the covid now any therapy's or treatments are all canceled iv been in touch with pieta house too there limited with covid too . "

Are you ok?

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By *og2018Man
over a year ago

Letterkenny

"Over the last week or so ive been chatting to a long time fab friend whos struggling with being in isolation..

Im not sure if this will work but im thinking if anyone is struggling & would like a wee message every so often just to see how you are etc..

No agenda just a fabber checking on other fabbers trying to bring a smile to there face in these uncertain times

This is open to all.. Drop me a message or a wink & il check in with you every so often xx

Thanks for taking the time to read my post ..

Stay safe & keep smiling

Love this, thank you OP

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Cheers Pog .. Hope your well

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By *exyDownUnderWoman
over a year ago

Westmeath

It's definitely a tough time when you are sitting at home with loads of time to think. I'm only off for a week from work and it all creeps back in. Amazing how keeping busy can shut those thoughts out.

Well done OP.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's definitely a tough time when you are sitting at home with loads of time to think. I'm only off for a week from work and it all creeps back in. Amazing how keeping busy can shut those thoughts out.

Well done OP."
Your 100% right. My house is so quiet.. Ive never listened to as much radio in my life lol xx

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Keeping busy is massively important. Saw an article today how this is gonna seriously play with people mentally. It's something totally new to us. I have been staying in bar a bit of exercise but I can honestly say it this went on months I'd be fit to crack up and so would many others I'd imagine. Everyone's normal daily life/week is gone and lots of stuff people enjoy Is gone with it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Agree bud .. I just keep thinking every new day is another 1 closer to it being over.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

"Agree bud .. I just keep thinking every new day is another 1 closer to it being over. "
that's all you can do.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

"Over the last week or so ive been chatting to a long time fab friend whos struggling with being in isolation..

Im not sure if this will work but im thinking if anyone is struggling & would like a wee message every so often just to see how you are etc..

No agenda just a fabber checking on other fabbers trying to bring a smile to there face in these uncertain times

This is open to all.. Drop me a message or a wink & il check in with you every so often xx

Thanks for taking the time to read my post ..

Stay safe & keep smiling

So very kind of you Stevie

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hi all.. I hope everyone is keeping well.. Still going.. If anyone needs a listening ear.. A chat .. Anything at all give me a shout.. To those of you who have messaged.. Thank You.. Some giggles..

Keep Smiling & stay safe xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good on you OP

I've found it hard being at home this last 5 weeks

But I'm lucky I've my kids and sister and her hubs

And my neighbours next door, but some days I do struggle with not having my routine but lucky I've my family and friends

Hope your keeping OK yourself OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great wee thread, for anyone that is struggling just reach out to someone, who be surprised at you is how there to help.

Listen to podcasts, take up a hobby (baking bread has become one of mine)

I thankfully working from home and it's ok , the nights are tough but if it means keeping my loved ones safe.

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By *he James gangCouple
over a year ago

NEWTOWNABBEY

Great idea. We were just chatting today about how lucky we are to have each other and how dreadful it must be on your own. One day at a time xx Jessy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good on you OP

I've found it hard being at home this last 5 weeks

But I'm lucky I've my kids and sister and her hubs

And my neighbours next door, but some days I do struggle with not having my routine but lucky I've my family and friends

Hope your keeping OK yourself OP

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Thank you littlewren.. im glad you have your kids & some family members round you.. Not having your normal routine knocks ya out of sync if ya know what i mean .. Im doing ok.. Im lucky im still in work ( essential service ) so it keeps my routine semi normal.. Im just keeping busy other wise. xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Great wee thread, for anyone that is struggling just reach out to someone, who be surprised at you is how there to help.

Listen to podcasts, take up a hobby (baking bread has become one of mine)

I thankfully working from home and it's ok , the nights are tough but if it means keeping my loved ones safe.

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Good on ya DD.. Thats what its all about keeping our loved ones safe so when we are able to be together again theres no1 missing xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Great idea. We were just chatting today about how lucky we are to have each other and how dreadful it must be on your own. One day at a time xx Jessy"
Thanks Jessy thats exactly what i keep saying .. every new day is a day closer to us all getting back to normal xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Good on you OP

I've found it hard being at home this last 5 weeks

But I'm lucky I've my kids and sister and her hubs

And my neighbours next door, but some days I do struggle with not having my routine but lucky I've my family and friends

Hope your keeping OK yourself OP

Thank you littlewren.. im glad you have your kids & some family members round you.. Not having your normal routine knocks ya out of sync if ya know what i mean .. Im doing ok.. Im lucky im still in work ( essential service ) so it keeps my routine semi normal.. Im just keeping busy other wise. xx"

I know I should count

my blessings I'm not out on the front line

But going from working full time to not and being at home 24/7 has its pitfalls also

I've tried to keep busy around the house and keep from leaving the house as much as I can

But I'm a creature of habit

I like having a purpose to my day apart from housework

I like my job and miss the girls I work with

I just have so much praise for any one in the frontline

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good on you OP

I've found it hard being at home this last 5 weeks

But I'm lucky I've my kids and sister and her hubs

And my neighbours next door, but some days I do struggle with not having my routine but lucky I've my family and friends

Hope your keeping OK yourself OP

I know I should count

my blessings I'm not out on the front line

But going from working full time to not and being at home 24/7 has its pitfalls also

I've tried to keep busy around the house and keep from leaving the house as much as I can

But I'm a creature of habit

I like having a purpose to my day apart from housework

I like my job and miss the girls I work with

I just have so much praise for any one in the frontline

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I agree with you. + Theres only so much housework etc you can do xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Good on you OP

I've found it hard being at home this last 5 weeks

But I'm lucky I've my kids and sister and her hubs

And my neighbours next door, but some days I do struggle with not having my routine but lucky I've my family and friends

Hope your keeping OK yourself OP

I know I should count

my blessings I'm not out on the front line

But going from working full time to not and being at home 24/7 has its pitfalls also

I've tried to keep busy around the house and keep from leaving the house as much as I can

But I'm a creature of habit

I like having a purpose to my day apart from housework

I like my job and miss the girls I work with

I just have so much praise for any one in the frontline

I miss having the giggles at work and especially when some stuff I see is crap it's good to have someone to chat about it, I'm backline of Frontline staff and some of the stuff there are dealing with is unreal. They definitely don't get the recognition or the pay they deserve. Seen someone post about been Frontline and a comment was made about the overtime etc. No-one is making huge money from overtime in this country.

Here's to us all getting through this stronger, wiser and a little bit more appreciative of you is in our lives

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Luckily for Kaizer his awesome levels are through roof!

Lockdown is amazing craic really

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good on you OP

I've found it hard being at home this last 5 weeks

But I'm lucky I've my kids and sister and her hubs

And my neighbours next door, but some days I do struggle with not having my routine but lucky I've my family and friends

Hope your keeping OK yourself OP

I know I should count

my blessings I'm not out on the front line

But going from working full time to not and being at home 24/7 has its pitfalls also

I've tried to keep busy around the house and keep from leaving the house as much as I can

But I'm a creature of habit

I like having a purpose to my day apart from housework

I like my job and miss the girls I work with

I just have so much praise for any one in the frontline

Here's to us all getting through this stronger, wiser and a little bit more appreciative of you is in our lives

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You are spot on in what your saying.. Big difference ive noticed is the community spirit. It seems to be getting back to the way it was years ago

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