Have a sherry or two for me x Glad all is sorted with your card. We used to cook together and batch cooking worked for us too
Got my cuppa and some ginger bikkies . I’ve emailed the solicitor and updated her so that’s another tick off my ToDo list . Going to watch Repair shop on the I player and relax before cooking some stuffed peppers for tea. If my stomarch doesn’t stop it’s antics it will end up on the naughty step x
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Hello Shirley, eating ginger bikkies is a good idea. I did read that eating ginger helps with anxiety. I have started eating Ginger Nuts a week ago and I also find that ginger makes other food taste better. Might also be a good idea to look up the benefits of taking GABA. If I have a really bad day, I take some St. John’s wort. (But, I would not take it over a long period though.) Take care - Nick
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I have ginger lemon &honey to drink before I go to sleep. Today 's not a good day but not unexpected as I 've had company for over 3 weeks so it my mind and body adjusting to be on my own again. Also found Bucsopan works when my stomarch plays up. My GP has prescriped mirtizapine and it does help particularly with my sleep pattern and mood. The week will get better x
I have had a good couple of months keeping busy doing jobs to the house. It’s all coming to an end and I’m feeling anxious thinking about how I will fill the time. X
I’m thinking about getting some jobs done in the house I want to make some changes to my bedroom and buy a smaller bed in the hope it won’t feel so big and empty. Going to go to my youngest sons on Thursday to see my grandson 's sports day will stay over the weekend . I hopefully will come back and start to get the jobs out of the way. All I can say to you is have a plan either some days out or a mini break to look forward too . Take care x
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Keeping busy does help but it’s exhausting trying to think of things to fill the days. I’ve had a better couple of weeks, been out a few times meeting up with friends.
Having things planned for the next week also helps as you know that you haven’t got the week ahead of you with nothing.
It does makes a difference waking up when you have something planned.
Xx
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I agree Barbara. I’m out for lunch with my cousin tomorrow and had a coffee yesterday with another cousin. Booked a week away in East Yorks with old friend whose also a widow in September and made a new friend who volunteers where I
I do who is a widow like me. It helps me keep positive telling my anxious self look I’m in control so butt out and calm down xx
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Even though its hard I love reading all the positive things we are managing to do. I booked another walking holiday with my friends, I’m out for coffee on Saturday and Brownies tomorrow.
We are strong x
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I’m with you there Griff we’re doing ok there’ll be bumps in the road but we’ll pick ourselves up and dust ourselves down. I was a Brown Owl and before that a Guide Captain loved it. Xx
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I’ve been awake since 4.44am. I’m tired, headache and feel sick my heart is racing today and I don’t know why. Right now I just need a hug from Graham and reassurance I’m going to be OK.
The weather doesn’t help, glad I have things planned it helps me to feel normal, well the new normal. Hope you all have a good day. X
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Hi, I know how you feel. Happens to me all the time, waking up at 3am/4am/5am and not being able to get back to sleep, not now my beloved husband is no longer in bed beside me. Hoping you have a peaceful day.
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I’ve recently contacted my doctor about anxiety.
I did a couple of years ago too just after loosing my husband,
The help consisted of a call to ask lots of questions about the breavement, etc then after an hour of total exhausting talk she said I’d be contacted soon, but there is a waiting list of up to 8 + weeks!!!
Since that call I’ve not heard anything
Feeling lovely is a real thing but when you muster all your energy to contact professionals for help there is none that is immediate !
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Oh Griff So sorry you’ve had such a bad nijght sending you a virtual hug . Be kind to yourself today ,go out if you can see a friend and let them know it’s.a bad day. Plans are good to have and yes this is the begining of the new normal for us all. Xx
Well I’m taking my granddaughter to work experience then taking Boris (the dog for a long walk). My daughter WhatsApp. Dad came to see me last night and said he knows I’m sad and gave me a big hug. She feels comforted and content to and it made me have a good cry I’m ready to face the day now. X
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Enjoy the day and look forward to your next holiday. They are with us still and when we’re down they will find a way to pick us up again. I have felt Chris around a couple of times this week ,particularly when I’ve been in touch with his daughter . Enjoy your walk and I hope Boris behaves xxx
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Hi
I had to ring a few places myself about counselling. A couple of places had a wait of 3 months but cruse wasn’t long at all. I did a web seminar quite quickly which was a a group thing on zoom they showed a video about grief then went into groups to chat with people. If you still need help after that you can get one to one counselling. I had one session and she thought I was doing ok by then. I had been taking my medication a few weeks then so was feeling a bit better.
I would get onto your doctor again to see what is happening and tell them you need help now.
Good luck xx
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We lost our youngest son four and a half years ago, and every morning since I wake up with a dreadful panicky feeling I know it will go within the hour but it’s the most awful feeling while it lasts, xx
Waiting for the taxi to come to take me to the station . Going to my son’s in Cheshire for a long weekend as it’s my grandson’s sports day today. Anxious and a bit unsettled but once I’m on the train I’ll be ok . This is the new normal for us all .Hope your day is a good one whatever you have planned enjoy x
Have a good time Shirley, don’t do the grannies race though. It is very true once we are on the train its easier isn’t it.
Yes on the train now daughter in law meeting me tbe other end .
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