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lucyboo
lucyboo Community member Posts: 5 Listener
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Hey everyone I’m based near wallington and suffer from dyspraxia and anxiety. I have an amazing family support system but since I lost my dog in December I feel so lost without the normal routine of working him. I’m not ready for a new dog and I’m struggling with my anxiety. I had to leave a online group meeting for phobias so am now on a waiting list to have one on one care. Just feels like my learning disability can’t be seen so it’s not real. Just thought you could suggest some things to maybe fill my time about

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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog @lucyboo, I know we have several dog lovers and owners on the community so I'm sure that they'll understand your pain.

    You are more than welcome to take part in the community and get involved with the wide variety of discussions that are going on. We have games in the coffee lounge if that is your thing, and of course you can create your own discussion any time like you have done here. 

    What sorts of hobbies and interests do you have? I always find that in moments of anxiety, or where I simply just need to pass some time, it's always worth doing something I enjoy that can help me de-stress.

    Mind have a self-care page on their website about tips for coping with anxiety, so you might find it useful to give that a read.
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Hi there 

    I'm sorry for your loss 

    Have you tried colouring there are some great adult colouring books our there loads on amazon 

    B4 I lost most of my vision I found it very therapeutic 

    Also jigsaws and diamond paintings 
  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Community member Posts: 1,940 Championing
    @lucyboo, sorry to hear about your pooch, it hurts so bad, i hope you are able to find distractions, to help eases the pain, there's been a couple of good suggestions already, you take care, enjoy the community
  • lucyboo
    lucyboo Community member Posts: 5 Listener
    Thank you @Grinchy yeah already do colouring and listening to music. Hope your doing ok
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,443 Championing
    What kind of music do you enjoy listening to, @lucyboo? 

    I used to do a bit of colouring, but didn't get into it that much. I did a few paint by numbers last year, which I really enjoyed. I also like doing puzzles, and have done dot to dots in the past too!

    I know it might be tricky with your anxiety, but have you considered doing any volunteering at all? That might help to reintroduce some structure back into your life. 

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