Looking after ourselves
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16-06-2020 07:59 PM
16-06-2020 07:59 PM
Re: Seniors Matter
Dear @Former-Member ,
thinking of you and watching over you tonight
peri
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16-06-2020 09:34 PM
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16-06-2020 10:29 PM
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16-06-2020 10:45 PM
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Re: Seniors Matter
"thin-skinned" (adjective)
To be sensitive, especially to criticism and slights... quick to take offense.
People with ‘thin skin’, or ‘thin boundary’ are more sensitive than those with thick boundaries. Their bodies and brains absorb and feel more signals from their surroundings. They react strongly to sensory stimuli and can become irritated by things like bright lights, loud sounds, particular aromas, tastes or textures.
https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/having-thin-skin/
ALSO:
REAL SKIN THINS WITH AGE:
How to deal with thin skin?
A person with thin skin may find their skin bruises or damages more easily. Protecting the skin by wearing long sleeves, and long skirts or trousers can help. Using creams that contain vitamin A, also known as retinol or retinoids, may help to prevent skin from thinning further.
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16-06-2020 11:04 PM
16-06-2020 11:04 PM
Re: Seniors Matter
"safety in my skin [my head] is problematic. Would kids be better off without me? I have to WORK hard now, telling myself I deserve to be alive. Its alright, I can live"
I relate to this, need to be more proactive (like you), make it a daily affirmation maybe...
"front door between me and the rest of the world"
I like this.
I shut the door on the world too, don't like the buzz and rat racing out there.
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16-06-2020 11:44 PM
16-06-2020 11:44 PM
Re: Seniors Matter
@Former-Member
Yes I meant both ways of looking at thin skin. I am not easily offended, because I am used to having to roll with whatever, but I am sensitive and have written on an earlier thread about boundaries.For me bridging and togetherness was also important.
Finding a way of affirming oneself is important. It is just what came out of me. It has to be what rings true within.
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17-06-2020 12:05 AM
17-06-2020 12:05 AM
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😭 it doesn't FEEL like a gift.. really struggle seeing the bright side of suffering 😢 need more faith...
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23-03-2021 11:11 AM
23-03-2021 11:11 AM
Re: Seniors Matter
https://youtu.be/vPFCn3itBFE
Seniors Prayer
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23-03-2021 11:50 AM
23-03-2021 11:50 AM
Re: Seniors Matter
Ha ha .... hilarious @Former-Member .. and unfortunately so true.
Here's another one you may like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIX4d9loi7U
Em
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23-03-2021 01:09 PM - edited 23-03-2021 01:14 PM
23-03-2021 01:09 PM - edited 23-03-2021 01:14 PM
Re: Seniors Matter
Not sure that one was funny @Emelia8 - My mum got her two rescue dogs at 80yrs old, 4yrs before she died. I remember thinking they would outlive her and maybe not a good idea given that she was caring for dad (mod dementia etc). But a year later she got her adenocarcinoma diagnosis (terminal). So after she died & dad went into nursing home, I rehomed one & adopted the other - Gorgeous Georgia (GG)
Does your dad have pets? I know @Zoe7 finds it hard helping her parents with their pets as they age.
Though parts of me what to die, think other will continue the upper hand and hope I'll be around a while yet for GG. Do you worry about this with your Holly? Sounds like you'll outlive mrShaz.
Never know when our number is up I guess.
Our furbabies, They actually keep us going I reckon. 🐶🐕🐩🐺🦊🐱🐈🐎🐦🦉🐓🐟🐠🌱🌳🌷
What do you reckon @Adge - worried about you.