Mental Illness Awareness and Support Thread

[bluecat*dancing]

Let;s see how we go.

[bluecat*dancing]

It must be exhausting being a carer.

Back from the shrink. I've been told to rest until my gum heals. I like that advice. She doesn't want to see me for another three months. Until last year, the longest between appointments had been one month so I am pleased that the gap is getting longer.  I'm able to cope better with the bipolar and know that it will pass, same with the anxiety. I haven't needed any panadeine forte today but I feel shakey. I get easily addicted to codeine so I know that this will also pass. The anti biotics make me feel nauseous. I finish those in three days time so that too will pass. I wish it would pass right now.

Hugs to all.

[jvharrison]

Blue cat hope you feel stronger soon:)

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

Aww bluecat* I hope you feel better soon.

And to all others (((hugs))) have a good evening

[lloydslights]

Have been pretty good lately, adjustments to diet and putting myself in relaxing situations has eased anxieties.

Spoke to DD yesterday (bipolar) she's going well apart from a bit of a personality clash with a co-worker, who I suspect may have her own problems and told my daughter to have some compassion and empathy towards others.  DD can't be the only beneficiiary in this world.  Harsh but true!!!!  She was of a frame of mind to accept that advice. Thankfully   

She had to leave behind with her ex-husband, her beagles, when she moved to this State and misses them so much.  She used to tell them her problems and they were non-judgmental in their tail wagging.  And she had to care for them; diverting her attention from  her problems. 

When next I visit her, she is going to teach me how to take photos and upload/download (and all that technical stuff) that I'm so naive about.  Good for my knowledge but equally good for her to teach her mum something.

Talked about her online course and things in general and had some laughs.

All round, pretty good.

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Now, how is everybody going here.  

Blue Cat - "Teething" problems easing I hope; good to hear that you don't have to visit for 3 months.  Are you proud of that?

Ten *teeny - how are things there?  Oh, and congratulations on your 24th Anniversary.

.......................................Kind wishes and thoughts to all here and especially those who don't visit.  ...................................

Thanks to all those people who drop by and send their best wishes, it's nice to be acknowledged and to keep the awareness ongoing.

DEB

[bluecat*dancing]

Good morning everyone.

I think that being able to see the shrink every three months shows how much life has improved for me. Three months gives me time to experience my mental state and put strategies in place, as well as relying on myself more. I also have th eoption to see her sooner if need be so I have that safety net.

 The gum is settling down but I feel so very tired.

My youngest spent the afternoon here yesterday. I don't see her very often so it was lovely to spend  time with her and was the highlight of my day.

Today my day will consist of changing kitter litter and soothing fractious cats. Now that the new cat has settled in and feels safe, I've been focussing on getting her and the other bengal to get along. There was some progress but yesterday the original bengal managed to get into the room where th enew bengal lives and pandemonium swiftly followed. So, we are  back to square one. Mr Bluecat said that if the original bengal was given a school report it would say,"Doesn't play well with others.". LOL.

I read somewhere that the PM has said that DSP won't be affected by the upcoming budget. I hope so.

I hope that everyone has an easy day filled with contentment.

Time for more coffee.............

[lloydslights]

Woke at 4.15 this morning.  The humidity got me.  Stood outside for a while - stars above, then began to rain whilst the stars were still overhead!  

Got me to wondering if barometric/atmospheric pressure impacts our moods, similar to the moon.

Thought about icecream for breakfast for a brief period, then thought of Freddie's and others' perserverance in their healthy regime. Came back to earth and had some weetbix.

I mentioned in the What's for Tea thread, that I sat down with crystal, silverware and tablecloth with a  healthy meal.  I didn't mean to sound pompous, but I reckon why keep "special" things for "good".  "Good" is now.  Some of those pieces were my grandparents things that they kept for "good" and were still unused/boxed when they died.  So I've broken a glass in the past, so what?  And if you use silverware, you don't have to polish it as often.  Anyway, that's my theory.

I hate going shopping, but I have to do so today. For some fruit and veges, milk and more fish. (Note to self: bypass icecream specials).

Bluecat, those cats must be entertaining.  Did they sort out who was the more dominant?  I like Mr Bluecat's Report Card notation.

I think some people were transferred from long term Unemployed to Disability to reflect an improvement of unemployment figures a while back. Bit of juggling the statistics.  As long as the genuine unemployed and DSP receive assistance, all good.  But it irks me (to put it mildly) that there is seemably blatant (legal and non-legal) rorting out there in our communities.  Plus some scaremongering as well, which is disconcerting/upsetting to a lot of DSP recipients. tumble tumble, I fell off the soapbox.

Anxiety in all its levels can be so tiring and exhausting can't it.  The impact of your tooth problems and even the very welcome visit from your youngest and the "party" held by the cats is out of the norm and takes energy to engage.  

Got to go and put on the "going out"  clothes. With a spray of White Diamonds.  Just to get fruit and veges. (NO ICECREAM)

Kind thoughts to everyone.

DEB

[bluecat*dancing]

Its quite difficult to be granted DSP, especially if you have a mental illness. I was fortunate that I had a social worker's support and a shrink who wrote a comprehensive report.

Only slept for a few hours during the night so am feeling less than sparkling. I think a nanna nap is in order a bit later on. I have an ebay item to pick up this afternoon, otherwise, it would be a pajama day.

Ice cream for brekky sounds fine to me, Deb.

[freddie*rooster]

I'm here and watching the icecream for breakfast people *shakes finger*

[bluecat*dancing]

I metioned on another thread about my grandmother's parlour and how she kept it  out of bounds because it contained the best furniture, china etc just incase the Queen decided to drop by for a cup of tea. It makes you feel good when you allow yourself to use the special stuff.

My other daughter dropped by yesterday afternoon after visiting her sister and we have decided to have a girls' night out sometime next week. I'm looking forward to that. I love my girls so much.

The bengals were kept separated yesterday as they obviously can't be left unsupervised. lol. I think that the new one will end up being top cat. She might be tiny but she is feisty. I think the pecking order will probably change a few times....

[bluecat*dancing]

Oops! *hides ice-cream behind back*

Good morning Freddie!