Let`s talk about Bipolar

[Former-Member]

Not sure who Debbie Downer is @Oaktree  when I was under a mental health clinic all I had to do was leave a message with reception and they would send an email to the case manager to contact you when she returned to work. Saves having to keep thinking about it. Take care 🌻

[Oaktree]

@Former-Member 

The receptionist asked if I wanted to leave a message but I did that a few weeks ago then by the time the case manager called I didn't want to talk to her. I will tackle it next week if I feel up for it

Meggle

[rivergal]

Hello there @bipolarbunny.
Take care. 💗

[Judi9877]

Hi @bipolarbunny @Shaz51 @rivergal @Oaktree @Former-Member and everyone here. Just popping in to say hello!

@bipolarbunny I'm all for going down the rabbit hole and staying there for a while! This lockdown that I'm experiencing in Melbourne is really getting to me and I'm finding that I'm curling up under the covers just to escape things more often than not lately, even if I don't actually sleep. The weather also hasn't been the best either I will admit! That rabbit hole sure is tempting to hide out in for an extended stay and I'm pretty sure it's got my reservation on the top of the list! 

Take care forumites.

Judi9877

[Dimity]

Hello everyone. Thanks for the tags earlier today @Former-Member and @Oaktree . I hear you @Judi9877 and @bipolarbunny re retreating from the weather and the lockdown, I've done much the same and have some health issues to deal with. I'm sorry you've not been 100% either @Shaz51. It's been good to see the chatter on the forums, as people get on with their day.

I wish I had the talent for emojis that many have - but poor eyesight is one of my problems. It's getting worse and is starting to impact activities like shopping. Driving hasn't been possible for years. I need to accept it but it compounds my anxiety and depression when I'm feeling low. Èverything is relative and there'd be many worse off, and I'm thankful that I'm not having to face financial insecurity like so many in this pandemic. Ĺike you @HenryX I need to take stock and plan for my future with the help of some counselling. 

Strength and happiness to all, we aspire to good physical and mental health and don’t always achieve it, but we muddle on.

Cheers

Dimity

[HenryX]

Cheers @Dimity 

Always enjoy your correspondence and support. Thank you very much.

Best Wishes

HenryX

[Former-Member]

Feeling really upset at the moment, my son and wife have been having a break as things weren't going too well. Just heard they are splitting up. 😢

[HenryX]

@Former-Member 

Hello Always-hope,

It always saddens me to hear of couples not being able to manage life together and I can understand your feelings at this time.

Unfortunately, I know the situation from the perspective of one whose marriage disintegrated against his wishes. Also, from the point of view of a parent seeing their child in a similar situation.

We renew our hopes when children begin a new life with a partner and it is extremely distressing when those hopes appear to be unfulfilled.

There is a very genuine grief attached to these situations and events.

I Express Care and Support

For You

During this Time and Situation

HenryX

[Dimity]

Hearing your distress @Former-Member at this seismic shift in family relationships. Your son's decision won't have been easy and I guess he'd be looking to your support. Do you have grandchildren? The stable and secure base you can provide will be even more important. The emotional support will be mutual and help you get through this change. It will be harder for you if you were close to your daughter-in-law but she and your son have made this joint decision.

Sending you hugs and reassurance 

Dimity

[Former-Member]

Thank you HenryX  that is very kind of you. ❤️ @HenryX