How is your day going?

chiarieds

Don't be fooled by Shadow's innocent looks @Biblioklept - her vet says her ginger bits on either side of her nose are her 'moustache.' She's incredibly loving, but has a penchant for biting through wires.... I'm 3 kettles down, one anglepoise lamp, & a media player! She also has a thing about biting the tops off biros.

@ItsJeni - has it been looked into that you might also have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS)? This can be a comorbidity of EDS.

Lou67

@chiarieds
Hi yes I’m doing better thanks, and I hope your keeping well. Aww Shadow is a beauty. 😊

@Biblioklept
Aww I’m glad your having a lovely night.
 Oh and I meant how much fun we would all have if we went on holiday together 😎😂

@Sandy_123
Goodnight

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Grinchy

goodnight all have a good sleep.hope you all have a restfull night x

chiarieds

Shadow was abandoned near me with her Mum & brother (who both now have great homes nearby). She is my first cat, & I had lots to learn, but she shows so much affection she's surprised me, tho it might just because I'm the source of her food! Cats are also supposed to be very good for people that are on the autistic spectrum.

Shadow's an outdoor girl, so sort of independent; she doesn't like being picked up, but is named Shadow as she follows me around, & is really lovely.

Lou67

@Ada
I hope you manage to get some sleep. 🥰

@Beaver79
Aww so glad you had a great night with your family.

   Goodnight my friends ❤️

Teigr

Good night everyone.

Sleep well.

ItsJeni

@Biblioklept unfortunately not. She's trying to move house, has a nervous cat, and it struggling financially so taking her away from her job isn't an option. Me going to her isn't an option either due to being in different health boards. I have a few medical appointments coming up here and I can't move them. 

@chiarieds yes, PoTS is being considered but they're trying to solve the fluid issues first.

Good night all. Heres hoping tomorrow is just a little better ❤️

Marydoll5

And it's goodnight from me Scopicles see you/talk to you tomorrow 

Grinchy

So i'm up at stupid oclock, just couldn't settle, my mind was working overtime with intrusive thoughts, my anxiety is through the roof, anyway going to get on the couch and take it easy, watch a movie, something daft, lol, i hope you all had a good rest

Grinchy

thanks @Ada, sorry you had a bad night to, i hope we can rest today, take care xx

Teigr

Morning all.

poppy123456

Biblioklept said:

She sounds lovely @chiarieds , I really am going to look more into getting a cat. I never considered it an option before but it doesn't have the pressure of walks like a dog does so maybe it's an option for me! What is the hardest part of owning a cat?

@chiarieds cat, Shadow is so adorable! Don't believe anything she says. My daughter just loves her! I know she would take her home if she could   

Cats are amazing for Autistic people. I don't know how my daughter would cope without our cat in our life. He just makes her so happy. Actually, it's not just our cat, it's any cat. If we are out and she sees a cat she will always walk towards it to say hello and try to smooth it. 

Is there anything hard about owning a cat? No, I don't think there is because they are quite independent. 

I see in another comment where you said you would be worried about letting them out. Have you thought about an indoor cat? My cat Alfie is indoor, though I do let him in the garden for a chew of the grass when it's not raining. He never jumps up the fence to run off either. 

Alfie is a Siamese and they love company, they do not like to be left alone for hours on end. They are very friendly and talkative too. 

If you did decide to have a cat would it be a kitten or an older cat? A kitten would be nice because you could bring him/her up the way you want to and learn to love each other. Though they are very playful of course. An older cat, depending on age wouldn't be as playful. 

Albus_Scope

Morning folks! Looks like I've got a lot of chat to catch up on, which I love to see.

I won't tag everyone, but I hope everyone's doing great today.  

(I agree, Shadow looks like a total angel and not at all like a killer in disguise) 

Zimba

@poppy123456
I’ve had many cats over the years but my last was a siamese called Jigger he had a very strong personality and would answer me back if he got told off 😁, he had a very distinctive meow which was very loud, we had him for 13 years. My brother’s cat is an old tabby cat, and she is 19, and still as fierce as ever she hates everyone except my brother and his wife. They have to put her in another room when they have visitors she’s a house cat and it’s her house 😂 great guard cat. 

Lou67

Morning all so sorry to everyone that had a bad night I hope yous can get some rest tonight. I was awake on and off to just couldn’t get comfortable. 

@Ada
I hope your enjoying your podcasts now and taking it easy. I’m always here for you.

@Biblioklept
Hi I hope you can have a relaxing day and just take it easy.
 The machine is a machine called a Pico 7 that the hospital put on it’s attached to a dressing and it draws the moisture out off my wound to trying speed up the healing process. 

There was an improvement last week with it. The only thing it’s very temperamental and starts to beep and flash a lot, but I turn it off and trying reboot it. 

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durhamjaide2001

Biblioklept said:

durhamjaide2001 said:

Good morning everyone. How is everyone doing this morning?

I had one of my best sleeps ever last night @durhamjaide2001 so I've woken up with a bit of a buzz today and feeling hopeful!! How are you??  

I'm good thank you. How are you this morning?

66Mustang

Good morning everyone.

Aww it looks like I missed out on a lot on here last night. Or maybe you all knew I was going out so you had a party  

I had a lovely evening out with my family - close family and some other relatives. It was difficult for me because of my anxiety and other things but I am really glad I went and really proud of myself for doing it.

I actually interacted with people quite a bit as well which I am pleased with because usually I just sit there quietly. One of the relatives is Scottish and is very much into whisky, really knowledgeable as well. We were able to have a great chat because we had this common interest ... I learnt lots and I even dare to say I think he learnt one or maybe two things from me as well, which I am actually proud of!!!! Sadly he is a dedicated Scotch drinker - none of that Japanese or Irish muck - which I myself enjoy as much as Scotch!!

I hope everyone else has a nice day today.  

Lou67

@66Mustang
Morning oh I’m so glad you had a lovely meal out with your family and extended family. 

That was nice you and your Scottish relative had something in common to talk about.
It’s been so lovely to see you overcome a lot and approach it all head on. Well done enjoy your day. 

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66Mustang

Thanks @Lou67 for being so kind and supportive I hope you have a lovely day ahead as well. How is your leg/knee today?

Lou67

@66Mustang
Oh your welcome your doing so good.
I’m ok thanks knees a little bit stiff but once I move about it’ll be fine. I’m having a day in as been out quite a lot this week and I’m feel I need a day in to recharge.

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