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โ10-11-2020 10:10 AM
โ10-11-2020 10:10 AM
@WIP wrote:Good Morning @Anastasia
How are you today?
I had a s!*t of a day yesterday and bad sleep last night. Am feeling tired, but trying to be positive about the day ahead. It's going to be a hot one here in Melbs, so need to take little Levi out early.
Oh @WIP I am sorry to hear. You are so inspiring though with pushing through. You strength really inspires me. I hope you do get to take gorgeous Levi out, he'll love that.
I'm glad my message mad you feel good and bought a smile to your face! Keep celebrating those little wins.
Definitely trying. Have managed to get boys to stick with their washing so when I go back to therapist on Friday can report good news for a change ๐
I applied for two volunteering positions in the local area. One to help with Admin at the Community House and another at a local church that has a kiosk for elderly - morning shift making coffees, balancing stock levels/till and having a chit chat.
Haven't heard back yet. Fingers crossed I will though. I need some routine to help build my confidence, instead of being deflated that all I get out and about for atm is medical appts & they don't always go well
This is the best news!!!! Both sound amazing. I am sending good vibes to the Universe for it to happen for you. What a difference it would make I am certain.
Have a good day gorgeous @Anastasia
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You too beautiful L. Thank you for your message it has truly made my day. I'm in the office today so has lifted my spirits xxx
Love you ๐
โ10-11-2020 03:52 PM
โ10-11-2020 03:52 PM
That's awesome the boys are keeping to doing their washing - it's been long enough now, that it might have become habit for them. Yay! - small,
bit substantial win ๐ @Anastasia
I heard back from both the volunteering places via email today. I applied via seek.com and then the applications must get vetted through the local
council and forwarded onto the actual organisation for you to follow up with. Still feeling a bit blah today, so will follow up later in the week.
Got my psychiatrist appt tomorrow, and he'll want to talk about how I've gone decreasing anti- anxiety meds. I've done ok, but it's early days yet -amd maybe why I'm feeling a bit more blah than usual. I don't like him much as my pdoc, so it's difficult leading up to his appts
Hope you've had a good day at work.
Its 32 deg in Melb today, Too hot for me. My ideal is 25/26. Oh well, summer is on its way!!
Hugs
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โ10-11-2020 05:40 PM
โ10-11-2020 05:40 PM
Hello lovely, can I just say you actually sound much better. I know that sounds silly but just a feeling/intuition I get. Oh I hear you around your appointment tomorrow. I really hope it goes ok. Will be therer with you in spirit in the hope it helps a little xxx
Still have everything crossed for your volunteer applications x
I love the heat but yes probably a bit uncomfortably hot. It's warm here but I don't know the temp nor have I been outside for long today. About to head home to cook dinner and probably go couch side for the night. My intention is to start exercising from tomorrow. I'm telling you in the hope that I stay accountable. I have the utmost respect for you and feel that it might just make me actually do it rather than just talk about it if I tell you. Lol I'll let you know. Lovely to get your message as always xxx
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โ10-11-2020 06:35 PM
โ10-11-2020 06:35 PM
Thanks love, I may come across sounding better than I am - years of wearing a mask, I'm very good at it now. @Anastasia
ive always been the one ppl have gravitated to for help, advice and hope - everything I give away easily, but not to myself.
Hey, I'd love to be your training buddy - even if it starts out small scale. I absolutely love exercise, if I'm motivated - otherwise, I'm a sloth on the couch.
Im older now since since I did group training (now 45) did it all my life till 40 - & man, I've gained the kg
what workout do you do??
โ10-11-2020 07:28 PM
โ10-11-2020 07:28 PM
Yes I get that too. I have gravitated to you with my inside shiz so I get it. Am hoping tho that it's more than just a mask. Sometimes we are the last to notice the shift x
I have a cross trainer and exercise bike. Both dust collectors. I could do that or walk. My area is extremely hilly so maybe start with equipment. I love that you sound excited!!!! I've always been best when I'm fit headspace wise so it's way overdue and my jeans are waaaay too tight at present.
I love exercise too so we have that in common. Have my ot certificate lol also gathering dust. So let's do this!!! @WIP
โ11-11-2020 08:34 AM
โ11-11-2020 08:34 AM
I hope you have a good day today @Anastasia
Did you decide on what type of exercise you're going to do today?
Im going to start off slowly, with half hour fast paced walks, then build up to an hour, then join a local gym or outdoor group training, to introduce weights/resistance training into my exercise. I'm not a fan of running at all.
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โ11-11-2020 11:41 AM
โ11-11-2020 11:41 AM
Really pleased to hear that you applied for those two volunteer roles @WIP and I hope you are successful at securing either one. They both sound great. Hi @Anastasia . Trying to catch up on posts from yesterday. Slow day.
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โ12-11-2020 09:57 AM
โ12-11-2020 09:57 AM
Take it easy over the coming days @Anastasia
You've got a lot to deal with your boy and that's going to take a lot of mental strength. Work
will be manageable as it's second nature to you.
Keep going, will be thinking of you ๐ฆ๐
โ12-11-2020 10:26 AM
โ12-11-2020 10:26 AM
โ12-11-2020 12:12 PM
โ12-11-2020 12:12 PM
Yeah, I'm ok today thanks @Anastasia
Just feeling a blah and have lots of 'conversations' running around in my head. Need to calm to noise and focus on what I can do today in this moment
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
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To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
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We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.
Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.