How is your day going?

I was having a good day until I saw Christmas decorations in B and M and mince pies in Morrisons

Benefit of the doubt on the mince pies but an aisle dedicated to Christmas in B & M 😫

It's August FGS

@ Grumpy1314 sometimes having a house make over or if you have a garden a garden make over, can feel as good as a holiday, when my garden has been done and my pots are done or ive had a decorator in i feel in a better in mood, (I have BPD to as well as co morbidity health problems. ) im stressed when it's being done but happier when it's been completed. Do you have any clubs by you? I have a mental health group which I've been a member of and who I've supported for nearly 15yrs, I've not been well enough to go this year, but i still keep in touch which makes me feel connected. Before all the cuts we did trips and meals out, I would panic about going but we all supported each other, and have had some lovely days out. We have money in our bank account to go on a trip fingers crossed we go somewhere before the end of the year. Anything like this with like minded people can make all the difference. I hope you feel happier soon, it sounds like you're already getting things done at home.

My fingers are sore

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

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.

@Grumpy1314

I think you're a strong person for being able to realise that about your old friends, and even more so for not denying the situation.

I'm sure you've thought this through already, but when it comes to insurance, is it an option not to have it? As I understand it, if someone was in an absolutely critical condition, most countries would do a bare minimum, before sending you away. Like I say you've probably looked into it already and it wouldn't surprise me if being insured was a condition of entering some countries. 🙁

This sounds stupid, but via a new friend I've gotten into cinema recently. It's something I never thought I'd enjoy (at first I did it to spend time with a friend) but now I like it. My friend often goes on her own and keeps encouraging me to do the same. The chain I go to is quite disability-friendly, as well.

Furthermore, you can often watch concerts at the cinema. I didn't get the idea, it seems like a cross between watching a band playing "live" on YouTube… but I watched a film recently where a concert scene was part of the film and it was great… I can see why people do it

I hope the fire brigade visit goes well and isn't too distressing. Are you anxious about what they'll identify, or more just about tolerating the visit with anxiety and stuff?

another message disappearing….. i give up…. it is pointless… i guess all my messages are negative.. so scope does not like them…. well.. i can only be honest…. and will always be honest…….