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Weekly Mental Health Check-in 17.10

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston

Good morning all, how are we today?

I’m kind of ok, but woke up with some anxiety. The dog has gone in to be spayed today so I’m putting it down to that. Otherwise things aren’t too bad. We came out of hospital last Monday, which is the shortest we’ve had to stay yet and my son is doing amazingly at home as ever!

I’m starting a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course starting this Wednesday and can’t wait. Fingers crossed it has a positive effect.

How are you today? xx

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Excellent thread, as ever.

Not too bad here. Keep trying to focus on the good stuff and realise I’m lucky in many ways.

Hope everyone is ok.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Great news about your boy lou

Apart from physical recovery from a party weekend, my mental health is tip top, had a clear out of constant negativity people again and surrounded myself with people who care about me

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By *uicy 2020Woman
over a year ago

London

Hope your course is really useful OP.

Im okish today. Had my Mum staying with me for the weekend, so that was nice, and it forced me to actually leave the flat each day. But am now in need of some quiet alone time.

I called up last week and now finally have an appointment with a physciatrist next week. 3 months after i asked my GP for a referral!! But at least i now have a date for it. Just hope they will do something for me.

Sending love and hugs to all x

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By *rtyIanMan
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons

I’m in a good place at the moment.

Hope your mindfulness stuff goes well

I’m currently partway through a meditation and stuff program working on men’s mental health and sexual health, sexual anxiety etc

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By *ornywelsh2sumCouple
over a year ago

Neath valley.

We are both fine thank you. Jobs are stressful but we try our best to destress. Hope you are all fine also. Xx

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

Not bad

A week of socials with friends was good but then anxiety set in as to how useless my life is

May be starting new therapy

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Excellent thread, as ever.

Not too bad here. Keep trying to focus on the good stuff and realise I’m lucky in many ways.

Hope everyone is ok."

Sounds like some good positivity!

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Great news about your boy lou

Apart from physical recovery from a party weekend, my mental health is tip top, had a clear out of constant negativity people again and surrounded myself with people who care about me "

I love this x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Hope your course is really useful OP.

Im okish today. Had my Mum staying with me for the weekend, so that was nice, and it forced me to actually leave the flat each day. But am now in need of some quiet alone time.

I called up last week and now finally have an appointment with a physciatrist next week. 3 months after i asked my GP for a referral!! But at least i now have a date for it. Just hope they will do something for me.

Sending love and hugs to all x "

Movement at last! That’s good news x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"I’m in a good place at the moment.

Hope your mindfulness stuff goes well

I’m currently partway through a meditation and stuff program working on men’s mental health and sexual health, sexual anxiety etc"

Thank you! I’m glad you’re good x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"We are both fine thank you. Jobs are stressful but we try our best to destress. Hope you are all fine also. Xx"

Glad you’ve found some self-care methods that work for you x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Not bad

A week of socials with friends was good but then anxiety set in as to how useless my life is

May be starting new therapy "

Glad to hear about the socials, anxiety just sucks! Fingers crossed for new and hopefully effective therapy! x

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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I'm ok, it's been a tough year but especially the last month or so.

Friends have commented they are concerned at times, which I guess means I'm not handling things as well as I think I am.

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By *oobaaMan
over a year ago

South Shields

Hi Lou, hope you are well.

Was on a high mid week after a great meet with someone on here so was in a good place.

Then, during a routine appt with my GPs practice nurse, I found out that my referral to a CPN has not been dealt with yet.

Its been sitting for 7 weeks in a DRs email while he has been doing "private work"

To say Iam upset is putting it mildly.

I ve now got a meeting with the Practice Manager at the end of this week to discuss a few things.

So, anxiety levels are up and a constant state of unrest.

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

Gr8 thread OP, very much hope everything works out for the best for you & all others. Life for sure is not easy, esp. this day & age with all the conflict that’s going on around us in the World we live in. I find it difficult at best of times, questioning purpose etc. However, take comfort in knowing no two days are the same & that change in circumstances is always imminent. Alive & well so feel blessed in many ways. Best wishes to all.

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK

The course sounds like an interesting one Lou and I'm pleased things have gone well with your son.

I have my closure, having attended the funeral of the guy that died in Italy. It was a packed church, a lovely reflection of his life and one of his old rugby clubs did him proud in hosting the wake afterwards.

Had my covid jab on Saturday evening which knocked me sideways after lunch on Saturday but otherwise things are fine.

Wishing everyone well in these changing times.

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK


"I'm ok, it's been a tough year but especially the last month or so.

Friends have commented they are concerned at times, which I guess means I'm not handling things as well as I think I am."

The fact your friends have concern shows you are loved and well thought of. I see it as a major positive.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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"I'm ok, it's been a tough year but especially the last month or so.

Friends have commented they are concerned at times, which I guess means I'm not handling things as well as I think I am.

The fact your friends have concern shows you are loved and well thought of. I see it as a major positive."

I do get that yes. A year ago I doubt anyone would have noticed if there was anything wrong, so I am grateful for new people that have came into my life this year.

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"I'm ok, it's been a tough year but especially the last month or so.

Friends have commented they are concerned at times, which I guess means I'm not handling things as well as I think I am."

Sending love, that sounds tough

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Hi Lou, hope you are well.

Was on a high mid week after a great meet with someone on here so was in a good place.

Then, during a routine appt with my GPs practice nurse, I found out that my referral to a CPN has not been dealt with yet.

Its been sitting for 7 weeks in a DRs email while he has been doing "private work"

To say Iam upset is putting it mildly.

I ve now got a meeting with the Practice Manager at the end of this week to discuss a few things.

So, anxiety levels are up and a constant state of unrest."

Ugh, how infuriating, that’s completely unacceptable, I’m glad you’ve been able to take it further. I hope it gets resolved quickly for you x

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

Highs and lows! Felt great last week but feeling really low today, it’ll pass though!

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Gr8 thread OP, very much hope everything works out for the best for you & all others. Life for sure is not easy, esp. this day & age with all the conflict that’s going on around us in the World we live in. I find it difficult at best of times, questioning purpose etc. However, take comfort in knowing no two days are the same & that change in circumstances is always imminent. Alive & well so feel blessed in many ways. Best wishes to all. "

Thank you!

Glad you’ve found something that helps you through the difficult times xx

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"The course sounds like an interesting one Lou and I'm pleased things have gone well with your son.

I have my closure, having attended the funeral of the guy that died in Italy. It was a packed church, a lovely reflection of his life and one of his old rugby clubs did him proud in hosting the wake afterwards.

Had my covid jab on Saturday evening which knocked me sideways after lunch on Saturday but otherwise things are fine.

Wishing everyone well in these changing times."

Thank you x

That sounds like a lovely send-off as far as these things go, I’m glad you were able to pay your respects.

Sorry to hear about the covid jab, hopefully you’re feeling brighter now x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Highs and lows! Felt great last week but feeling really low today, it’ll pass though! "

Fingers crossed! Sending love to get you through today x

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

I am doing ok - though questioning things at moment

Kinda working out what kinda swinger am I : like am I a kinkster or swinger or both

Oh I don’t know lol

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


"Highs and lows! Felt great last week but feeling really low today, it’ll pass though!

Fingers crossed! Sending love to get you through today x"

Thank you

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"I am doing ok - though questioning things at moment

Kinda working out what kinda swinger am I : like am I a kinkster or swinger or both

Oh I don’t know lol "

Hope you can find the answers you feel you need!

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By *olymalelincsMan
over a year ago

southend

Not at my best at the moment to be honest, lots going on recently that isnt doing the noodle much good, and had that fidgety urge to go out and do something but dont know what, where or who with which just drives me nuts at times

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Not at my best at the moment to be honest, lots going on recently that isnt doing the noodle much good, and had that fidgety urge to go out and do something but dont know what, where or who with which just drives me nuts at times"

I’m sorry to hear that, it sounds frustrating. Hope things ease for you soon x

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

Could really do with a hug

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By *olymalelincsMan
over a year ago

southend


"Not at my best at the moment to be honest, lots going on recently that isnt doing the noodle much good, and had that fidgety urge to go out and do something but dont know what, where or who with which just drives me nuts at times

I’m sorry to hear that, it sounds frustrating. Hope things ease for you soon x"

Thankyou, hopefully some of it will, until then I will just keep swimming

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK


"I'm ok, it's been a tough year but especially the last month or so.

Friends have commented they are concerned at times, which I guess means I'm not handling things as well as I think I am.

The fact your friends have concern shows you are loved and well thought of. I see it as a major positive.

I do get that yes. A year ago I doubt anyone would have noticed if there was anything wrong, so I am grateful for new people that have came into my life this year."

That for me is superb x sending my own positivity

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By *elloIntrigueMan
over a year ago

North West UK


"The course sounds like an interesting one Lou and I'm pleased things have gone well with your son.

I have my closure, having attended the funeral of the guy that died in Italy. It was a packed church, a lovely reflection of his life and one of his old rugby clubs did him proud in hosting the wake afterwards.

Had my covid jab on Saturday evening which knocked me sideways after lunch on Saturday but otherwise things are fine.

Wishing everyone well in these changing times.

Thank you x

That sounds like a lovely send-off as far as these things go, I’m glad you were able to pay your respects.

Sorry to hear about the covid jab, hopefully you’re feeling brighter now x"

Brighter albeit with the end of a cold attached too

We've been going through Matrix Accreditation interviews today at work and i've had my personal one. I think we find out tomorrow afternoon how we've got on! Fingers crossed!

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow


"I am doing ok - though questioning things at moment

Kinda working out what kinda swinger am I : like am I a kinkster or swinger or both

Oh I don’t know lol

Hope you can find the answers you feel you need! "

Thanks -

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Could really do with a hug "

Sending one your way x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"The course sounds like an interesting one Lou and I'm pleased things have gone well with your son.

I have my closure, having attended the funeral of the guy that died in Italy. It was a packed church, a lovely reflection of his life and one of his old rugby clubs did him proud in hosting the wake afterwards.

Had my covid jab on Saturday evening which knocked me sideways after lunch on Saturday but otherwise things are fine.

Wishing everyone well in these changing times.

Thank you x

That sounds like a lovely send-off as far as these things go, I’m glad you were able to pay your respects.

Sorry to hear about the covid jab, hopefully you’re feeling brighter now x

Brighter albeit with the end of a cold attached too

We've been going through Matrix Accreditation interviews today at work and i've had my personal one. I think we find out tomorrow afternoon how we've got on! Fingers crossed!"

Good luck! x

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I'm struggling. The former employer has refused ACAS' offer of early conciliation. The process is so fucking tiring and I know that they are gambling on me giving up. The fuckers almost killed me, and have damaged me a huge amount so I'm not giving up but I hate standing up to them

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

My bipolar is in its manic period and my mind just can't slow down. I am struggling to sleep and I am getting close to burn out. The mania I can handle, it's knowing that the crash is on its way that I struggle with. xx

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By *esi_maverickMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Still struggling wishing not to be here anymore has been going on for a long time now

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"I'm struggling. The former employer has refused ACAS' offer of early conciliation. The process is so fucking tiring and I know that they are gambling on me giving up. The fuckers almost killed me, and have damaged me a huge amount so I'm not giving up but I hate standing up to them"

I can hear just how tough this whole situation is for you, I’m sorry it’s being dragged out. I hope it’s resolved soon x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"My bipolar is in its manic period and my mind just can't slow down. I am struggling to sleep and I am getting close to burn out. The mania I can handle, it's knowing that the crash is on its way that I struggle with. xx"

That sounds really tough . Sending love, you know where we are if you need us x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Still struggling wishing not to be here anymore has been going on for a long time now "

That sounds exhausting . Do you have any form of support in place?

Sending love xx

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

Hang in there every one remember your valued by people even if you don't think you are your valued please seek help anyone struggling as I did and I really got through some dark times

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Hang in there every one remember your valued by people even if you don't think you are your valued please seek help anyone struggling as I did and I really got through some dark times"

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By *antasy Explorers 1313Couple
over a year ago

A place where others reside (nr Oxford)

Sorry to bump this for selfish means but just having one of those frustratingly down weeks!

Tired, no enthusiasm or motivation. My get up and go has already gone ha!

Was hoping it was just tiredness but was in bed by 8.50 last night and still feeling no better today.

Not so happy Friday over here.

Hope you're all doing well and have fun weekends planned.

Charlie x

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By *tarflyLou OP   Woman
over a year ago

Preston


"Sorry to bump this for selfish means but just having one of those frustratingly down weeks!

Tired, no enthusiasm or motivation. My get up and go has already gone ha!

Was hoping it was just tiredness but was in bed by 8.50 last night and still feeling no better today.

Not so happy Friday over here.

Hope you're all doing well and have fun weekends planned.

Charlie x"

Don’t be sorry!

That sounds frustrating, I hope it’s just a phase and passes quickly for you xx

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By *esi_maverickMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"Still struggling wishing not to be here anymore has been going on for a long time now

That sounds exhausting . Do you have any form of support in place?

Sending love xx"

Really appreciate your kind words I’m actually at that point that I want to do something but just can’t follow through with it

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