Thank you. Walk to the local tescos and a catch up with my cousin is just what the doctor ordered.Tesco delivery this pm and a quick facetime with my friend in Cumbria wirh a cuppa what’s more does a girl need. Cheshire is lovely am looking forward to going back in August xx
My anxiety has been manageable lately thanks to my medication but feeling it bad this morning. Got a dentist appointment today and I always get a bit bit anxious going but think it’s going to be worse today. It’s just a check up but I just hate going. Luckily I’ve been seeing the same dentist for years and so he knows me quite well and is great. The last time I saw him a year ago I burst into tears on him !!
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Bless you Barbara hope it went well. I hate going to have my bloods taken so do sympathies with you . Have a cuppa and a biscuit when you get home Take care x
Dentist went ok. I don’t need anything doing and he just had to do scaling on a few teeth. That’s it over for 6 months. I had been so anxious about going that when I was driving home I just felt like I could cry. Think it was relief it was over.
It doesn’t bother me going for blood tests. It’s strange how we all have our different fears.
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@Barbara61 if its any help, if I’m having “zingers” as I call them (skin tingly all over, scared, butterflies etc) on a difficult day due to dentist, doing a new journey etc - I focus that the zingers (anxiety?) are caused by fear of what I need to do, so it’s natural and it helps to control it…
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Woke this morning with a tight knot in my stomarch think it’s going to be one of those days . Going to buy a new bed today mine is too big and feels so empty particularly on an iffy night and I can’t sleep. It’s swings and rounabouts those feelings creep up on you and it’s hard to know what triggers them. All we can do is let them run.their course and get on with the day. Hope your day is a good one if not don’t fight it just breath deeply think good thoughts or eat cake lol
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Hi Shirley I hope that knot in your stomach has now gone and your day went well and you bought the new bed. I’ve had a mixed day been out food shopping and then followed by another couple of outings. I’ve got back in and feel very anxious myself now. Just feel like crying. I think I’ve done too much today.x
My bank balance is a little lighter ended up testing the bed and could have dropped off Bed and bedside cabinates being delivered next week
My bed and cabinates are going to a good home. Young dad needed a helping hand so that he can have his children to stay. So something positive coming out of a sad time. Sorry your day hasn’t gone to well shopping can be stressfull I now shop on line and just go to the supermarket for bits and pieces when I’m meeting my cousin for coffee it helps having someone to go with. It’s still early days for you so give yourself a pat on the back you’ve taken a big step today. Let those tears come they happen for a reason and ease those anxious thoughts. Have a relaxing evening and tell yourself I am strong, I can do this, and I will be ok because I was and am loved xx
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Thank you Shirley for your encouraging words. I’m going to have something to eat shortly and then settle down for the evening. I will try not to do too much tomorrow. Thank you to you and Griff for taking me under your wings. I really appreciate it.x
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Your welcome we’re all walking the same path and understand what it’s like to walk in those shoes . Be kind to yourself x
Hi, Shirley is right we need to be kind to ourselves and be brave by continuing to face new challenges whilst learning this new normal that has thrown grief into the mix.
Shirley it’s really nice to hear we can help others still as our lives change I bet that dad is over the moon. I’m having my garage converted and changing my bed into a 3/4 double the space next to me is too vast.
Enjoy the weather, I’m walking with a friend and of to lincoln Castle for a motown and soul night o Saturday with friends. X
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I hope you’re having a better day today x
Hi Shirley,
I’ve been working in the garden today but there is so much to do. I had to come in as it became too hot. Had a little bit to eat. Just sitting here now thinking.x
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I did some planting and tiding up too ,haven’t had much enthusiasm but after giving myself a good talking to got on with it Sat reading for the rest of the afternoon and realised that it had been a long time since I’d done that too ,so the brain fog must be begining to lift lol. I volunteer in the local maritime musuem over the weekend it’s good fun keeps my brain active and it suprised me to find that a number of the women are widows too. I 'm going to Tai chi next week and I have to pretend I’m over 75 they said I could join as long as I kept my age quiet I said a" Lady never tells anyway " . Hope you have a good weekend and enjoy the sunshine xx
Hi Shirley,
I haven’t got anything planned for the weekend but you never know something might turn up. If not I’ll probably just go out for a walk with my dog. You have a good weekend. x
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I’m pleased I’m not the only one who give themselves a good talking to Shirley. If I can’t get myself motivated I encourage myself to get going and keep telling myself I can do things if my anxiety is there. I just wish I could talk myself to sleep on the bad nights when I can’t get off to sleep !!
Take care and have a good weekend xx
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I know how that feels Barbara I bought myself a weight blanket and on those nights I use it. It does help relax your body and with the help of lavender oil or lotion I can manage about 4 hours sleep. I also keep a note pad or use txt on my phone and write to Chris is helps get those thoughts out of my head and onto paper after which I fall to sleep. Take care and you have a good weekend too
There have been a couple of nights this week when trying to get to sleep when my mind relives marks last days. Like you when I finally get to sleep I have about 4 hours then I doze and keep waking up every half hour or so, having lots of dreams which I never remember. One time I had what seemed a long dream and when I woke up and looked at the clock only 15 minutes had passed !!
Last night was much better.
Hope you sleep well xx
Hi Barbara Bad night for me unsettled and stomarch cramps too much Bassett allsorts so won’t be doing that again .Managed to get off to sleep at about 2.43 am and slept till 5.30am dosed since then. Trying to settle the usual morning anxiety before I get up and start the day.
Sorry you’ve had a bad night. What you eat before going to bed does have an effect. Liquorice allsorts are lovely though.
My night was good. I got to sleep straight away and didn’t wake up much. So much so I didn’t wake up properly til 9.20. Still not ready like you trying to get motivated. Xx