Mental health support thread.

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Hanneke Jan 2022 2:17pm, 17 Jan 2022 84,536 posts	0 Hanneke Not really, I don't have any money left after having to go private to get treatment on my shoulder last year, plus the lack of income. My dental treatment is also private as in 27 years here O have yet to find an NHS dentist...
Hanneke Jan 2022 2:18pm, 17 Jan 2022 84,537 posts	0 Hanneke I do wonder why I have paid well over £200.000 worth of contributions, while getting nothing back 🤬😡🤬
Curly45 Jan 2022 2:20pm, 17 Jan 2022 4,184 posts	0 Curly45 So much awful stuff adding to people's woes at the moment. I dont have any solutions for any of you, Happy, TT and Hann, but just wanted to say I hope you have some sunshine this week and a few moments to try and enjoy it. Even if that's face up to the sky in the garden. Be kind to yourselves if you can.
Fields Jan 2022 2:22pm, 17 Jan 2022 1,990 posts	0 Fields I’m making a 300 mile round trip on Friday @ to go to my NHS dentist. Even with the Petrol prices as they are it’s still cheaper even though it means a day off work.
Hanneke Jan 2022 2:29pm, 17 Jan 2022 84,538 posts	0 Hanneke On a more positive note: I was going to my monday client today, after things had thawed out a bit, but I started working on my new building and drying shed and before I realised, it was 2 o'clock. I am now having lunch but because of limited daylight, there isn't much point in going out after lunch, as I'd only have 1.5 hours. I am enjoying ANOTHER day off, the same happened Friday, but feeling really good about the progress on my building. My shed has been sorted so much, by moving things I was storing in there for 4 years, was supposed to be temporary, that I can now rig up my propagators in the green house and start planting seeds. Current self care plan is to go for a short walk after lunch, take in the sunshine, then get back to my sorting. The things from the drying shed need to find a place in the herb building. It isn't finished yet so the builders need room to move when they come back...
Hanneke Jan 2022 2:31pm, 17 Jan 2022 84,539 posts	0 Hanneke Fields that is insane! Mind, when I still lived in London, I kept going to my Dutch dentist. Cheaper, even factoring in the cost of a flight! I'd combine with visiting my parents who were still alive back then.
The Terminator Jan 2022 9:19am, 18 Jan 2022 8,903 posts	0 The Terminator Morning everyone. How are your hearts in this breath? I had a restless night but is a beautiful clear crisp morning so after some chanting, reiki and meditation I may try a short walk. Just the thought of it all is tiring me out though. Plus I am travelling to mid Wales later to spend some time with close friends. Since this all started I have been staying with and looked after by my angel ex wife and my kids. We have been separated for around 18 months. Is becoming more and more confusing in a time when my brain is in a fog anyway so hoping the break will allow me space to start to work out my feelings and allow further healing. Have your best day. Keep talking x
halfpint Jan 2022 10:19am, 18 Jan 2022 36,611 posts	0 halfpint Morning TT (and everyone else). It’s great that your ex is a good support but I can see how that might make things more complicated. This week has started well for me. I’m aware that I’m struggling with motivation and enthusiasm and lots of positive habits have slipped. Yesterday I went for a run after work. It was very short but that’s OK, it’s a start. I also contacted a friend and asked her to come to the climbing wall with me. We’re going tonight. I did my yoga this morning as well.
HappyG(rrr) Jan 2022 10:23am, 18 Jan 2022 41,002 posts	0 HappyG(rrr) Well done hp. It's a bit like our TBOGUA thread isn't it? Just get to the end of today? Or even just this hour, this minute? Things will get better. Sometimes slowly and imperceptibly, but they do get better. And don't necessarily set massive goals. Do a small thing now. No matter how small. And the small things then accumulate. I've done a few bits of admin and committed to a couple of small things in work/activities and those feel good. Drops in the ocean, but they ripple out nonetheless. Take care everyone. And maybe try one, small thing? But above all, be kind to yourself. G
halfpint Jan 2022 10:27am, 18 Jan 2022 36,612 posts	0 halfpint :)G you have reminded me that a while back I started trying to use Tiny Habits as a way of making small changes. At the time I was really struggling with anxiety and just getting through the day so it fell on its arse. I might revisit.