Self-Care with major Physical illnesses

[Hope4me]

Hi @Adge

I just caught your frustrating post in the worry room hun. I'm so sorry...

It's something I've gone through myself ok. Please don't sign or agree to anything until we talk!

If you're Logged in, please respond to this. I can help you get through things with practical support. It's not as bad as you think my sweet..

Hope 

[Hope4me]

I've just received a call and have to go out @Adge

I'll be back later on and hopefully can talk with you.

Please don't be discouraged as your situation can be dealt with successfully.

Kind thoughts...

[Hope4me]

I'm online @Adge if you're up to talking.

[Shaz51]

@Adge, are you ok my friend xx

here for you

[Sophia1]

@Adge

thinking of you

workplace bullying has so much to answer for..

advocate in mental health?

sorry am just out of hospital....back on operation loop..

short on words...energy..everything..

I know that you will understand...

cannot promise when will be back...am thinking of you...supporting you in heart and scrambled mind..

You are far better than the way they have treated you.

Do not forget that or let them take that away from you.

💕🌹

[Appleblossom]

@Adge I hope you are getting lots of healing sleep and that your pain levels reduce.

Sorry to hear about your work situation.

Just some fauna friends and a cuppa:

Calling

[Adge]

Thanks so much everyone.

I'm still in pain, not sleeping.

Work communication Is causing further stress

Everything all at once.

This is my first time on line (even though just for 5 minutes), in several days I think.

Keep on tagging me as much as you wish (or can), it keeps me feeling connected - & draws my attention to posts.

Ask as many questions as you like, that also helps to to ground me & increase my sense of connection.

I will not be able to go back & read the dozens of posts that I've missed (sorry).

I will try to write more as soon as I'm well-rested & physically recovered.

I'm so tired, I cannot write any more now - I will as soon as I can.

My psych has full confidence in me - it's the immense strain that the physical pain, sleep deprivation, & work stress has put me under.

She says that I've survivied this much stress & physical pain before - & will this time too.

I certainly hope so (or wish to believe that).

How much can a Koala Bear?

This Bear has been put through the ringer.....

Adge

[Hope4me]

I'm so sorry @Adge

My sis and I were talking about chronic pain yesterday and how, if you haven't experienced it, you can't comprehend its effect on your life.

So please take comfort in knowing others truly understand and empathise with this challenging situation you're in. 

And, it's totally ok if you feel like falling to pieces now and then. It helps to release the pressure to keep you going.

Warm thoughts;

Hope xo 

[Sophia1]

hello dear @Adge

I feel that most people will understand your lack of energy..motivation to post on the forums..

I love the  way that you put into words the desire to still have connection..

That would have been hard to write?.....vulnerable?

I am mirroring my own thoughts...feelings here...

I struggle so much to reach out for support...a listening ear from others...

I feel as though I am  being selfish most of the time when I talk about myself...

Such a ridiculous way to feel when I can readily do the very same for others and not see them as being selfish in the least..

In fact I see you  as being very brave...

I do agree with your pdoc....you have great inner strength..

you will find your ground at your own unique pace...you will heal yet again...

you will rise again ...stronger than before..

You are entitled to have this time to rest and save your energy for healing..

Even though I am not on the forums daily or use them as a chat style...

My forum friends whom have become so very dear to me are in my thoughts...

Know that you are supported and so very well thought of here...

A big hug 💛💚💜

[Adge]

So much has happened in the past 24 hours.

The physical pain, the compounded lack of sleep (every night) for over a month.

I got the closest to having a complete mental breakdown today - in my entire life.

I really didn't think I would pull through it at all.

Tomorrow is crunch day with work - I've been off sick for weeks.

The stress of dealing with work in the meantime (still), has almost pushed me over the edge.

I must turn the corner soon, I really must.

I can't take much more, or that will be the end of me (permanently).

I'm sorry, I don't want to be a downer.

This has been so tough, I almost couldn't make it....

Adge