I hope you find seeing the mental health nurse helpful. I had a 6 weeks cruise counselling, I also go to a bereavement cafe once a month. I have found that helpful As you talk about how you are feeling. It’s good to talk to people who understand. Look after yourself
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My sister’s name was Rosemary, she actually chose my name of Christopher, saying it must never be shortened, most of my life I’ve been known as Chris! About the only time I get called Christopher is by my Mother-in-law, nothing todo with being formal or anything my Father-in-law’s name is also Christopher known as Chris so MIL calls me Christopher to differentiate between us. Rachel used to say she was such a Daddy’s girl she even married a man with the same name!
My Mum’s name was officially Margaret but was always known by her middle name of Joy. My cousin didn’t even realise that Mum’s name was actually Margaret until her funeral, for over 40years she’d known her as Auntie Joy! The reason for it being her parents had wanted to call her Joy but didn’t think Joy Margaret Miller sounded right, so registered her as Margaret Joy Miller. It always took her a moment to realise it was her turn when Drs etc called her in!
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Hi mitzi1
Names are a funny thing my grandma wanted me to be called Elizabeth [she had a baby girl that sadly passed away called that ] my dad on the other hand called and christened me sarah after my grandma but this is the funny part she got called sadie so they called me sadie as well and as grandma and grandad brought me up it was so confusing having two sadie’s in the household grandad called grandma big sadie and I was little sadie but at school I was called sarah at home sadie on here sarah at home my family call me sadie its sometimes confusing to others
Sarah /sadie
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Thank you Heartbroken
Filled in form and GP phoned. 10 day course of penicillin. I’ll go get them now plus some berrocca.
Another viewing booked for tomorrow, cash buyer but I’m hoping the family that viewed last week will have it. Ideally I’d like someone who loves it as much as we did x
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Thank you sherbet I’ve got some antibiotics x
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Hi brandon1
I know your name is tom but where does the Brandon come from i know some of us use a username different to our own names as that is how it is done on here I think but I think some use there own name and I just wondered where yours came from
Sarah
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Thinking of you 
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Sending hugs to you. I feel that talking about things is the best way, I know it helps me. The people on here are wonderful too. Try and have a peaceful day x
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Hi Sadie 
Brandon was the name my wife gave our second poodle. She loved Jane Austen’s books. Our first poodle was Baldrick which she got from Blackadder.
All the best
Tom
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That’s good once the antibiotics kick you should start to feel better . It’s good you have no viewings today . It will give you time to rest. My friend who has been waiting to move since last November. Finally got her keys on Friday so she’s busy cleaning her new flat . Take care
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I feel for you with your panic attacks. I had them also and they’re so disabling. Three years for me too and in a way I’m only just really realising how much I’ve lost and how unbalanced I am on my own. Talking has always been what I’ve needed and I hope you find it helpful too. Thinking of you.
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Sherbet10
Thank you. You are so right talking to people who are going through the same grief does help because you know they understand.
I have put off for so long seeking help.
I really only have 1 friend who lives far away, that lost her husband 4 years ago.
We talk on the phone and we have been away together.
Other friends have husbands and I don’t want to show my sons how bad I feel. They have their own lives and are very supportive but live in London.
I know I will cope.
Thank you for reading my post and sending a helpful reply.
Take care.
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Squidge
Thank you.
It will be 3 years in August since I lost Keith.
I lost my mum and my brother shortly before Keith.
I think now I do need some talking help as I’m grieving all 3.
The panic attacks come from my thoughts. I try to control them.
Thank you for thinking of me.
It must be difficult for you as after all this time we think we should feel a bit better.
Take care.
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I’ve taken the first one thanks. No rest for the wicked. I hadn’t realised the path to the woods had completely overgrown until I showed a family last week. Not a job I like as it’s a steep slope plus it’s where the badgers live. I used to do it with Stephen, he was like a mountain goat. Onwards x
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LJ.G
Thank you for your hugs.
Yes I know now I need to talk as I know it helps.
Thank you for thinking of me. Hope you have a bit of joy today.
Take care.
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Hi Helen don’t over do it being ill as well. You have to look after yourself.
Best wishes
Tom
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There’s only me Tom but thank you for your message. I have someone coming tomorrow to do the hedges that need a ladder but he’s 73 and I don’t like to ask him to do more. Every job makes me realise I’m doing the right thing selling x
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You too
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Not the neatest job but you could get through if you really wanted to. I tidy it up with the strimmer
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