FabSwingers.com forum: Emotional health

By *olly_chromatic OP TV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Starting to suspect that I'm doing less well than i should be. Winter was grim, with a three month chest infection. Realising now that although i used to be out and about as Polly as often as possible, I've been stuck in my male persona for ages, maybe only been out twice in the whole winter. Horizons seem to have shrunk to home and work. Went for a short shopping trip in Manchester this afternoon, male mode, and it was difficult just being amongst the relatively sparse crowds.

No intention of vanishing from fab, the site and some of the amazing people from here have been a lifeline over the past several years. Maybe I'll start feeling better if the summer ever comes.

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

If you fancy running away to the circus Polly, I'm ya gal

Any kind of sunshine seems very far away right now

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

Sending you a big hug x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Warned weather might be the answer and you can also be left feeling very bleurgh after a chest infection, especially if you needed a long course of antibiotics. Sometimes a long period of illness can leave you a bit institutionalised and lacking confidence too.

Do you take vitamin D supplements at all, they can help low mood in the winter.

Would talking to a health professional help do you think?

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By *ilmissplumpyWoman
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"Starting to suspect that I'm doing less well than i should be. Winter was grim, with a three month chest infection. Realising now that although i used to be out and about as Polly as often as possible, I've been stuck in my male persona for ages, maybe only been out twice in the whole winter. Horizons seem to have shrunk to home and work. Went for a short shopping trip in Manchester this afternoon, male mode, and it was difficult just being amongst the relatively sparse crowds.

No intention of vanishing from fab, the site and some of the amazing people from here have been a lifeline over the past several years. Maybe I'll start feeling better if the summer ever comes."

That sucks! I hope you start to feel more like the you that you sound like you're missing soon xx

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Big hugs. Here if it helps x

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

Feeling similar lovely x this time of year is rubbish and being ill takes a toll too. You look after yourself and know it’ll get better. Welcome for a brew anytime x

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

It's a spiral Polly. I'm not good at sharing my emotional problems on here like others but I've been in a similar place, or felt myself edging towards it, and each time I've just forced myself to get out and about and I've found that being in the company of friends again does help massively. I recognise its hard though, especially after illness, and being trans and the "effort" that goes into it can be daunting but once you make that step you'll be happier and, more importantly, your confidence will return.

Good luck with it all x

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

It’s been a long winter Spring is just round the corner I always feel better when the days are longer and brighter.

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

My inbox is always open to you polly and anyone that what's a chat or to vent.

Maybe a chat with the GP, wouldn't do any harm. Xxx

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Big hugs, polly xx

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

Sending hugs lovely, I’ve been feeling very similar to you after a long fight to get a diagnosis for my pain. Now I know what it is I can move forward but the cold isn’t helping. Hopefully the warmer weather helps, and there’s always us lot to talk too x

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