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Groups are a no go for me, always struggled with them for over thirty five years. I’m better in one to one situations. But now I’ve had to decide to cut all friends out due to me always being the one to message. I tried reconnecting through what’s app and social media and ended up having a panic attack.
I’ve got a small six foot section of flags to the left of my front door, got two large whisky barrel planters that I’ve got to plant up.Living with EUBPD, ADH, ASD, Depression and Anxiety alongside all of the other health conditions is an absolute horror show.
Once I get my flag decorated I’m going to apply for an assistance dog somehow which may help.0 -
Fell off pavement with my new powerchair, how it didn't topple over, I don't know.
The Pavement was overgrown with a householder's garden hedge, and i just didn't quite have the width to pass safely.
Luckily, a scaffolder and his lads were passing, and they manhandled the 150 kg powerchair, with the apprentice laddie holding Gus! Service with a smile (obligatory cigarette expertly positioned in corner of the mouth).
Such kindness to a bald, 50 yo man, very touching.
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living with multiple mental health conditions alongside many physical conditions just makes living day to day an absolute toil. Group activities have long been a no go for me due to me not being able to cope with them. I’m better off in a one to one situation. But I’ve cut off friends due to just getting fed up of being the one to always message. I tried to reconnect with them alongside social media and ended up having a panic attack. I’ve got a small seven foot **** of flags to the left of my front door, gonna just pot up a couple of whisky barrel planters, hopefully they will help a little bit.
Once I’ve got the flat decorated, I’m going to apply for an assistance dog, or somehow adopt a suitable dog and train he or she up.
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Good morning everyone.
That was very kind of them to help you. I hope you are ok and it did not shake you up too much. @Ranald Take care.
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OOh It might be as I'm on ban they check my messages before going out yes I know been a while now so I don't think it's to do with you maybe it happens when you message me ? If so that's the reason why ps thankyou for kind message
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OOh Bless you thankyou I'm not sure why x
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Nice to know kind people exsist hope your OK
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My fingers are sore
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Morning...yet another day I can not go out. I just feel so tired. Even though I slept well. Anyway I hop you all are ok.
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Humid and Sticky with a chance of a downpour, not the combination I like.
I’m anxious about having to go to town later on, I have to nip to the post office, bank and job centre. All of which means heading into the city centre, where I’ve not been for six months. Got to have a scrub and shave the old head before I venture out. I’ve put a load of washing out this morning, filled 7 radiators and a clothes horse. My mood is a mixed bag at the moment, just like being on a roller coaster all the time. Still struggling with the old stomach and waking up having to use my inhaler. Must admit I’m still struggling with identity, purpose in life, not having anything to look forward to etc. I’ve told the grim reaper that sits on my shoulder, that I’ve got years to live. I’m contemplating rejoining Ancestry to restart my family tree and will do a DNA Test Again, which will come back as - Scottish, Welsh, Irish, English, Danish and Swedish. I’m also contemplating rejoining duolongo to restart my Scottish Gaelic lessons on a daily basis. Still got to plant up the planters, I’ve got to take a hammer to separate them. Still need coconut matting to line them, alongside some water based weather treatment for the planters and a few more plants.
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Hi all
@Grumpy1314 hi, hope you're well and good luck going into town. You can do it you're a good guy.
I was wondering about what you said about groups. I'm OK with groups, I don't get intimidated anymore and find them helpful to meet new people, but I much prefer 1 - 1 as well.
I tend to find people I get on with in a group, then ask if they'd like to meet up and stuff.
I do the same on forums. Like I'll often PM people on forums to talk about stuff, not because it's sensitive, just it feels more comfortable for me.
I think it's an element of when I have a conversation, I prefer it to be meaningful and not smalltalk. In a group setting I find stuff often gets, not intentionally ignored, but missed.
In real life I also struggle to know when to talk, like I'm not very good at interrupting people and often worry it's disrespectful, but often it's your only chance to get a word in and if you don't speak up someone else will and you'll be left out. One - to - one it's easy to know when it's your turn to speak
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Have been away (not 'away' away, just ill 🙄🤨😊 and away from online) but feeling quite a bit better, I'm glad to be back! That must have been a bit unnerving @Ranald I do hope you're ok and that your power chair is stable. Thank goodness for scaffolders - a couple helped me with my garden, earlier in the year when my roof was replaced, were worth their weight in gold! I hope your Fifi is doing ok @Catherine21 and that everyone has a good day.
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I didn't sleep much again last night.
Its another beautiful sunny day here and I have my mobile hair dresser coming to do my highlights later.
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Apologies for any distress caused @Schildpad your comments had triggered our keyword filter, so they were queued up for us to check. You should have received a notification when you posted that said something along the lines of "You comment is now waiting to be approved" which shows it's in the comment queue. Of course we only work 10am to 6pm, so they'll only be released during those hours.
The filter has had to be put in place to comply with the new Online Safety Act, so we are limited to what we can do, but we are looking into ways of streamlining things.
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