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By the way @Amberpearl , as well as qualifying as a nurse in 2013 I've always had an interest in holistic therapies. I'm a qualified reflexologist and Reiki Master for nearly 20 years as well as Colour Therapist, Crystal Healing and Chakra Balancing Therapist. I practised all of these regularly until I became very unwell from Covid.
My point is that of course there's a place for holistic therapies. They cannot, however, take the place of conventional drugs. Nor, imo, can homeopathy. I am very grateful for all of the drugs I am on daily (including antibiotics and my heart medications especially!) that so far, have kept me here, as 'mother' to my beloved dogs ๐ ๐ซ xx
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Aaawww, little Pixie came from Gumtree. That's reminded me my Aloysius came from Preloved (I'd never bought a pet online before/wouldn't ordinarily). The previous owner sent me photos of him sitting in a big cage (all 2kgs of him!) with a huge bulldog type of breed. I'm pretty sure I know which one was trouble ๐ซ . Attached a photo of the offender ! xx
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Hey, I'm not feeling great at today and my mum still doesn't help me with my emotions or anxiety. Is still same problem.about to get a blood test in the afternoon. Not sure . I feel frustrated, anxious and on edge on some of days. I'm not be diagnosed yet with anxiety but I thinks I do have but not sure.
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Wow your very clever
Good jobs those
I have 2 hospital appointments tomorrow so I was thinking of starting the apax one tomorrow jusr in case I get side effects as I. Have to fet the bus to the hospital then go chiropractor later on
I can already feel my stress and anxiety starting
So you are retired now? I'm. Been fortunate not to catch covid
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I'm so frightened pc side effects
It's my birthday next week and I don't want to be ill
The apixaban is 5mg the other was 20mg. Msybe too higher dose
My freind means well. Sges a bit odd. Has no real freinds just finds people online
No harm. In her
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This is what my freind wants me to take
She told me to flush the Dr's s*** down the loo
Yes honestly she said that
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Oh I'm not clever at all @Amberpearl, I was just very passionate to learn after my previous 'corporate' career of 20yrs. I did the holistic courses over c 6 years in total including at night school. I was never naturally academic (only CSEs/poor grades at school ๐คญ). I had amazing support including financial off my employers in the City to complete my personnel management IPD but hever foubd it easy. I was very lucky worked for the loveliest people even though the environments were not for the feint-hearted. I'm proud but just really for keeping my own integrity/values and caring, including in my HR career. I shouldn't really have fitted in the city but somehow I did.
Don't know quite how I got through my nurse training, 3 part time jobs in 2nd and 3rd year, 3 dogs to look after, looked after my lovely mum a lot (3 cancers and 2 dementias ๐) and studied top up modules for the degree. I/my life was a whirlwind. I miss that. Even gets to me saying that, so very different now and the worry re Green Paper.
You've got a busy day tomorrow, I'd be as kind to yourself as possible for today and rest as much as you can, conserve your energy for tomorrow ๐.
I'm not really retired but I dont work, I'm 62 and was off sick from my nursing job 22 times in 2 years plus all 8 weeks holiday I was ill but they allowed me to call it holiday to reduce my ever-increasing sick time (I didn't know for sure then that I had Long Covid). Anyway lost 2 jobs and 30 diagnoses later I'm not well enough so I'm on benefits (UC/LCWRA and PIP standard daily living). I was off ill for 3 days in 20 years in my previous career, sad really.
Sorry, I can't half go off on a tangent!! I hope you have a relaxing afternoon, you've been through the mill this last few months really. Take time to really look after yourself whilst enjoying the love of your little cats ๐ซ xx
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Just take each day as it comes. What day is your birthday next week? Have you got anything planned?
And I'm sorry, I don't mean to be unkind about your friend, sometimes though we have to take things with the proverbial pinch of salt, she clearly just has strong views on it ๐ซ ๐๐ซ
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You sound clever to me
I'm on the same benefits as you are
The money is poor
I get so lonely
I've loved animals all my life
I'm an only child and was always lonely
Lost my mum to heart disease and dad to dementia
I only ever worked in animals then double glazing done part time shop work and care homes
I was an amateur jockey in my hey say and worked at 4 racing stables
Had my family, 2 divorces 3 daughters 3 gran daughters 2 grand sons later I ended up in Sunderland caring fir dad
He died from alzheimer's in 2016 Christmas too
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Next Wednesday is my birthday the 18th
Il be 59
I feel like old age is upon me and I'm. So scared Il die
So many things I want to do see
I can't afford to
I've always had itchy feet. Love if travel and photography
Yes my online freind is a fan of david icke
She believes everything he does
Does anyone on here remember him
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OOh yes I believe on alot of things he says but it's scary do we really want to know I was clueless on politics till 2023 I haven't had peace since I'm a only child too I used to play with sindy dolls for hours on my own autism makes alot of sense to me
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I had cindy dolls too
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That's really interesting to read what you've done @Amberpearl , we've a lot in common ! I loved travel and photography. And animals most of all. Although I was scared of horses for years ๐but took up riding in my late 30's after my boss let me go to his livery to ride his horses one was 17 hands and I took to it and loved it/went to learn but can't do that now.
And wow, what an amazing job to be a jockey, being so close to horses every day it's a dream job really. All our experiences makes us who we are now and our present circumstances cannot take all that richness of our life, away from us.
I'm still trying to find more joy (and less worry!) in my much changed life. I'm so grateful and happy every day though for my dogs. I watch everything travel related on tv and music, I miss going to concerts and theatre but at least I've got the best seat in the house ! ๐. I'm hoping my mobility improves and need to do more to try and make that happen.
Are your children and grandchildren near you? It's lovely that you made a family as well of course as your little cat family.
No matter how much we love our animals it's still a challenge dealing with our life/world being smaller and the limitations that our health brings. I'm not giving up on the idea that things can still improve and our lives can be fuller and bring even more joy again. I'm optimistic about that for the most part. And it's not surprising to have anxiety, whether it's around health issues or finances. As things get more stable for you with your new medications I hope your spirits will begin to lift then and your anxiety might reduce so you can feel free-er and more at one with everything. When that happens it can give hope and the impetus for change and better days.
And yes, I know of David Icke, can recall him on 'Wogan' years ago but also the controversy around Covid, can't say I'm a fan though.
It's been lovely chatting with you Amberpearl. I was sorting through photos earlier today, found a load I've not seen for years, a lot of my lovely mum and dad so lit some candles for them. 25 years since dad passed (heart disease) and mum just 2.5 years ago (Alzheimer's and cancer). Will always miss them but so much love still and proud of them โค๏ธ. You take good care of yourself Amberpearl. Hugs to you and the very warmest of wishes xx
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@Amberpearl and @Catherine21 I never had a Sindy doll, had a Tressy doll, it's hair you could pull or press a button and it would become very long hair. I cut it thinking it would grow back or tgere was more hair inside ๐คจ๐ fgs ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐ช I was very young ๐ซ ๐๐ xx
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Aw your so kind
I too love music
Long time since I went to a concert sadly
I can listen on YouTube
Animal s treat you better than people
Ajways had a manajorie of pets when I was a child
My. Mum also died 25 years ago dad 9 this Christmas
Seems like yesterday
I. Had another online freind I found though a music forum long time ago, although miles away he was the kindest young man I knew
We chatted several times a day
I. Knew him 15 years, sadly on 29 Nov 2019 he died. Was only 38
Thw day before he messaged me to say he had had a heart attack and haf 6 stents put in and was sent home to recover
Sadly I found his obituary
He died 1 hourm after I messaged him
Very sad
He was one of very few freinds
No my kids not that close by
Morgan is the nearest 33 miles away from me
The other 2 live 15 m from each other, but 150 miles away from me sadly
All 3 have new baby girls, 1 is 9 months, born at 27 weeks, 1 is 6 months born 31 weeks other 8 weeks born 40 weeks
I have no transport not much money so don't see them often
My anxiety and ptsd flares up too due to 15 years of domestic violence
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Oh yes me too ! Loved operation and tree house cabbage patch dolls I'd play for hours upon hours now my mind worries for hours upon hours ๐
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So was most of your adult life outside of Sunderland and you went their to care for your dad? I'm sorry you lost your dad around Christmas time that's especially sad. Every year I put my tree up and every year I have a little cry while I'm doing it ๐๐ for my parents and my dogs that have gone. I basically have a little wallow and play the music they liked and candles lit. I have some of their decorations too so it's poignant.
I'm very sorry you lost your dear friend that's so tragic, so young and sudden, and all the years you knew him, that's a big loss; friendships like that don't come along often in life and can't be replaced as they're a part of your life's journey - you must have known him from c your late 30's maybe so a big part of your life.
Oh my word, 3 little baby girls. That's very special, do you see them on video phone/WhatsApp?
I often think if I won the lottery I'd get a driver/car, a chauffeur basically, to take me wherever I want to go at short notice too when I'm well enough, to be at my beck and call ha ha. I'd get in touch with Scope and get the same for you. I daydream too often about things like that ha ha. In the meantime, even just being able to get on a train would do!!
I'm trying to get a bit more of a structure in my days, I just think it will help a bit. I'm not sure what that looks like exactly yet but it's my immediate/short term plan. I have c-ptsd because of DV too so can relate and I'm sorry you suffer. I remind myself sometimes of a line from one of my favourite films, 'Papillon', (the old one with Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman) where McQueen says from his gaol cell, 'I'm still here you b's'.... can't say the word on here, you might get my drift.
I've gone to bed now, in the mornings it helps when I say to the dogs we're going to have an amazing day today....(they like the word amazing especially how I emphasise it ๐ ๐คฃ), it does seem to help get the day off to a good start.
I hope your appointments go well tomorrow Amberpearl and that there's reasonable weather up there while you're out and about. Keep strong - you are strong BTW - a survivor and I hope you, like myself, start to thrive too ๐ซ xx
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Your so kind
I don't feel strong
I'm. From Sheffield originally moved about a lot
I took on my dad, I promised him I wouldn't put him in a home he dudbt want t hat
I escaped my. Violent husband with the help of women's aid
And moved in with dad
I love old movies too
I'm watching rear window atm Alfred hitch **** love them
Will be a hard day for me tomorrow with 2 appointment s
I tire so easily and I'm. Scared of going out now due to ex husband
I'm. Told I'm. Still traumatised by a councillor
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I'm sorry @Amberpearl and I do get it, the mental scars remain, I've stayed on my own from choice for 24 years now. I hope for you that with improvements/stability with your health, you will get inner peace over time. You deserve that. Enjoy your film, its a good one ๐.
You're a good, kind soul caring for your dad like that.
I'll tell you a little story tomorrow about the film, 'The woman in a dressing gown', I think 1959. It's a bit boring though (the film and my story but it's quite sweet too).
I hope you sleep well tonight. You deserve that too. Put any worries to one side and be kind; to yourself. Nite nite ๐ด ๐ซ xx
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I've got my new meds but with 2 hospital appointment tomorrow I'm. So worried about starting new ones tonight in case I get a bad reaction and can't make my appointment s
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