Are you feeling okay today?

Rosie2x

Answer truthful! As I can support you best 

Tori_Scope

Yes

I'm feeling okay today thanks @Rosie2x  

Do you have any ideas on what you could do to bump yourself from a 'maybe' to a 'yes'? 

Rosie2x

Maybe

Tori_Scope said:

I'm feeling okay today thanks @Rosie2x  

Do you have any ideas on what you could do to bump yourself from a 'maybe' to a 'yes'? 

Not really sure! Bit stressed!

Ross_Alumni

Sorry to hear that @Rosie2x, is there anything that you normally do to relax in the moments when you are stressed? Such as watch a film or listen to music.

urbanenergi

Sometimes

I think most of us has stressful moments me included but try hard to not let it ruin my day too much, the cold weather isn’t helping (despite being a winter born baby I hate it ?) pain levels are up. My go to is definitely headphones on & music or find something else to do even a bit of cleaning as when body permits. It’s even ok not to be ok at times. Sending out some virtual sunshine ☀️☀️☀️☀️ even if the skies grey where I am atm. 

L_Volunteer

Hello all, 

Thanks @Rosie2x for initiating this thread, such a great idea! I know many people will probably benefit from seeing this thread. Would you like to discuss what is making you feel stressed? 

Also, sorry to hear your pain levels are up @urbanenergi. How do you usually manage your pain levels? I know for me, with fibromyalgia, heat tends to be my best friend for managing pain levels! Music is always an uplifter for me too. 

And what a beautiful and true phrase "It's even ok not to be ok at times". It really is, what matters the most is "fall down seven times, stand up eight". 

We all got this even when we have more clouds in our sky than usual 

Rosie2x

Maybe

L_Volunteer said:

Hello all, 

Thanks @Rosie2x for initiating this thread, such a great idea! I know many people will probably benefit from seeing this thread. Would you like to discuss what is making you feel stressed? 

Also, sorry to hear your pain levels are up @urbanenergi. How do you usually manage your pain levels? I know for me, with fibromyalgia, heat tends to be my best friend for managing pain levels! Music is always an uplifter for me too. 

And what a beautiful and true phrase "It's even ok not to be ok at times". It really is, what matters the most is "fall down seven times, stand up eight". 

We all got this even when we have more clouds in our sky than usual 

Life in general and the way its really **** to live in!

Ross_Alumni

Hi @Rosie2x

Thank you for your response, I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way about things at the moment, what is causing you to feel like this?

If you are finding things a CHALLENGE at the moment with your mental health, it might be worth speaking with your GP about how you feel to see if they can support you at all, or possibly even a family member or a friend. 

Mind have an information page here than contains some coping techniques, I would recommend giving it a read. Do you have any hobbies or interests that you could do to help make you feel better?

We will always be here to support you on the community as well, and if you ever want to have a chat privately our inbox is always open at community@scope.org.uk. 

Rosie2x

Maybe

Ross_Scope said:

Hi @Rosie2x

Thank you for your response, I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way about things at the moment, what is causing you to feel like this?

If you are finding things a CHALLENGE at the moment with your mental health, it might be worth speaking with your GP about how you feel to see if they can support you at all, or possibly even a family member or a friend. 

Mind have an information page here than contains some coping techniques, I would recommend giving it a read. Do you have any hobbies or interests that you could do to help make you feel better?

We will always be here to support you on the community as well, and if you ever want to have a chat privately our inbox is always open at community@scope.org.uk. 

Just give up!

Ross_Alumni

Hi @Rosie2x

I'm sorry to hear that. I have responded to you on this other thread that you recently created, it would be great if you could give it a read. We would really like to support you.

urbanenergi

Sometimes

@L_Volunteer I usually manage with heat pads but mine has died so need another it needs to be on my Santa list.  altho it’s shooting pains on my damaged sciatic nerve it comes on without warning sometimes. I’ve taken my mind off it by being productive sorting my cv out. Walking is off the cards today ?. 

@Rosie2x I do agree life can be somewhat frustrating to put politely I’ve had a few days of that. Talking about it helps but if not I’ll send you a virtual hug instead ? 

Rosie2x

Maybe

urbanenergi said:

@L_Volunteer I usually manage with heat pads but mine has died so need another it needs to be on my Santa list.  altho it’s shooting pains on my damaged sciatic nerve it comes on without warning sometimes. I’ve taken my mind off it by being productive sorting my cv out. Walking is off the cards today ?. 

@Rosie2x I do agree life can be somewhat frustrating to put politely I’ve had a few days of that. Talking about it helps but if not I’ll send you a virtual hug instead ? 

Cheers! Such a kind soul

Rosie2x

Maybe

urbanenergi said:

@L_Volunteer I usually manage with heat pads but mine has died so need another it needs to be on my Santa list.  altho it’s shooting pains on my damaged sciatic nerve it comes on without warning sometimes. I’ve taken my mind off it by being productive sorting my cv out. Walking is off the cards today ?. 

@Rosie2x I do agree life can be somewhat frustrating to put politely I’ve had a few days of that. Ross_Scope said:

Hi @Rosie2x

I'm sorry to hear that. I have responded to you on this other thread that you recently created, it would be great if you could give it a read. We would really like to support you.

I replied

Rosie2x

Maybe

Ross_Scope said:

Hi @Rosie2x

I'm sorry to hear that. I have responded to you on this other thread that you recently created, it would be great if you could give it a read. We would really like to support you.

I replied.

Ross_Alumni

I will be in touch via email @Rosie2x, thank you for replying  

Rosie2x

Maybe

Ross_Scope said:

I will be in touch via email @Rosie2x, thank you for replying  

I replied but got no reply back!

SparklySue

Um I am struggling

All this uncertainty about a new variant which might beat the vaccines and possibly put us back into lockdown is making me very anxious. I was due to be reunited with my daughter after two years after she and her partner kindly paid for a ticket for me to fly out to Sydney on Boxing Day.  Now, that all looks very uncertain.  It's breaking my heart if I'm honest.  Also, I am waiting for the result of a womb biopsy which I was told would take 2 to 3 weeks, but it's now going into the fifth week.  This is making me even more anxious.  Hate this!

L_Volunteer

Hi @Rosie2x

I am really sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment. However, recognising you are struggling is such a huge step forward in the right direction. I don't accept giving up as a response because I know how determined you all are! It might just mean taking smaller steps forwards and extra self-care. As @urbanenergi said, if talking helps, we are here for you but if not we are sending hugs your way. 

Thanks @urbanenergi for continuing to be super supportive to others even though you are in pain yourself. Your efforts have been seen and heard and are appreciated. I hope your pain levels are more manageable soon. Heating pads sound like a great idea! How did the CV sorting go for you?

I think it is great that you are both able to recognise how you feel, the same with @SparklySue. Recognising how we are feeling and why we are feeling that way is the first step in recognising how we can feel better.

I am really sorry to hear you feel that way though @SparklySue, it is difficult when we feel uncertainty, especially when we are already going through difficult things. I really hope you get to see your daughter on boxing day. However, if that were to not happen, do you have a backup plan? For example, when could you see her again, and how could you still spend time with her on boxing day (for example, a video or telephone call). Best of luck with your biopsy! Please feel free to let us know how you get on.

Keep going all, we are all here for each and every one of you 

Rosie2x

Maybe

L_Volunteer said:

Hi @Rosie2x

I am really sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment. However, recognising you are struggling is such a huge step forward in the right direction. I don't accept giving up as a response because I know how determined you all are! It might just mean taking smaller steps forwards and extra self-care. As @urbanenergi said, if talking helps, we are here for you but if not we are sending hugs your way. 

Thanks @urbanenergi for continuing to be super supportive to others even though you are in pain yourself. Your efforts have been seen and heard and are appreciated. I hope your pain levels are more manageable soon. Heating pads sound like a great idea! How did the CV sorting go for you?

I think it is great that you are both able to recognise how you feel, the same with @SparklySue. Recognising how we are feeling and why we are feeling that way is the first step in recognising how we can feel better.

I am really sorry to hear you feel that way though @SparklySue, it is difficult when we feel uncertainty, especially when we are already going through difficult things. I really hope you get to see your daughter on boxing day. However, if that were to not happen, do you have a backup plan? For example, when could you see her again, and how could you still spend time with her on boxing day (for example, a video or telephone call). Best of luck with your biopsy! Please feel free to let us know how you get on.

Keep going all, we are all here for each and every one of you 

I just want to die

Rosie2x

Maybe

I got surgery soon and no one cares.

L_Volunteer

Hi @Rosie2x

I am really sorry to hear you feel this way right now. Would you like to discuss what is making you feel this way? If you need immediate help, please call 999. If you would like further but less urgent support, please remember you can always reach out to community@scope.org.uk, Samaritans, and Shout. I have listed the contact details for Samaritans and Shout below in case you find either of these external services beneficial. 

Samaritans:

Call 116 123

Email jo@samaritans.org

Shout

Text 85258

https://giveusashout.org/get-help/