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[NatalieS]

Sorry to hear about the baby bird, @Former-Member...very sad

[NatalieS]

Hi @Zoe7 and @Former-Member

Yesterday made an appointment with psychologist for next week, having just got my 4 extra medicare visits.   And here I was for quite a while thinking I don't need to see her anymore.  Can't explain the sorts of thoughts I've been having lately, or the panic that just comes from nowhere, but I know I need some extra support about redundancy, home life, and my relationship with my 20 years younger male friend (faux brother and best friend).  Actually, my friend is the best thing in my life at the moment, we support each other, I need to talk about the other stuff more than anything...I realise I can't control events or outcomes but my brain is in overdrive and I need some clarity or another opinion...maybe I just need to get a part time job and stop whinging...just some things are hard to adjust to.  However, I am doing 3 hours volunteer work a week, sorting and storing off-season clothing in a shipping container at a local op shop with just the radio and my loud singing....and I just love it because there's no forced conversations with new people in close confines, which just freaks me out...enough for now, I need to be busy.

[Zoe7]

Sounds like you are getting a lot out of your volunteer work - could you do a few more hours there @NatalieS?

It is also great that you have identified that you need extra support at the moment and have been active in getting that - hopefully your 4 extra visits will help you to find some clarity and direction in your life. Even if you don't find any answers straight away just having that support to talk things through should help.

Staying busy is often what helps our minds to keep the negative thoughts at bay - hope you can find plenty of positives to keep you occupied 

[Former-Member]

Afternoon, @Shaz51, @Appleblossom, @Zoe7, @Bella, @greenpea, @eth, @OhanaSystem, @Snowie, @Hamsolo01, @Wanderer, @Faith-and-Hope, @NatalieS and anyone else I missed and to all who visit my den

How is everyone?

I have focused on self care today found a new hobby in the process.

Diamond paintings has been my activity today, 

These are a few of my finished pieces

[Shaz51]

They are totally wonderful @Former-Member xxx

[Zoe7]

They are gorgeous @Former-Member and look like they would be great fun to do too 

I am having a quiet evening - will most likely watch the football later - have been resting most of today - still not feeling great so have slept a little and watched some things I recorded also.

What are you up to tonight?

[Faith-and-Hope]

Your diamond paintings are gorgeous @Former-Member 💜

[NatalieS]

Hi @Zoe7

Thanks.  Yes, I could do more hours volunteering but right now I need to work on me for a bit.  I was chatting to one of the other volunteers on Friday-we were sorting things in a large shop/storage space- and we are very similar in that we like our personal space as we sort - we both have a similar sense of humour so shared some laughs, so I think its just going to take time to gain clarity.  I'm very unsettled but need to work through that before I start job searching.  My husband's health is deteriorating so everything's all over the place at the moment.  I've been colouring in tonight but that seems to make me anxious.

[Former-Member]

Morning, @Shaz51, @Appleblossom, @Zoe7, @Bella, @greenpea, @eth, @OhanaSystem, @Snowie, @Hamsolo01, @Wanderer, @Faith-and-Hope, @NatalieS and anyone else I missed and to all who visit my den

Not sure if anyone is actually on at this time of the morning but I is freaking out so much right now

[Shaz51]

Ohhh @Former-Member what has happened my friend xx

Sending you lots of hugs