General Chat

OH finds it hard to swallow when he is stressed. I am more into chucking up at the drop of a hat.

What are we like. I will have to try the lavender again. Hope it helps you.

I have to have the tanker round with it.

Sharron, I think you got so used to being in control and thinking of and for others that you feel it's a step backwards if you are now able to let go sometimes. It isn't! Just take each day as it comes, some days will be better than others, and as it's impossible to control other people's actions, words, and deeds, sometimes things will cause upsets, sometimes they will just roll over you. Don't feel you aren't coping, you are, in the way your mind and body dictates.

I would go back to your doctor and talk with him again but confirm that you are anti-anti-ds. It may be that he can contact DSS and explain you are not fit for work at the mo therefore holding them off for a while longer. He can say that he sees your emotional wellbeing is not bring considered and he thinks interviews could push you over the edge and set you back.

When I was really in a bad state with the Council hasselling me to empty my garages, I found Passiflora with Ativa drops really useful, they kept me on a more even keel so I
wasn't so anxious snd weepy. Rescue Remedy also worked for me and I had a roller
thingy to rub on my wrists which calmed me down. I am glad the lavender helps
you. What about getting other oils to have round the house, there are so many that do different things, so you could find something for positivity or to promote calm feelings.etc

Porridge oats are supposed to be good for you for calm feelings hence being in the Passiflora drops, you could add various things like blueberries, jam or savoury things, whatever you fancied , or is in your pantry.
Hope you have success with the cats but take things slowly, maybe you need to be
selfish for a while and just look after yourself before taking on new responsibilties. It can be that the reasons for encouraging new pets is more to give you a reason to stay home, forgive me if that sounds harsh but I know what I am like, I have this need to care for animals or people that sometimes means I shoot myself in the foot, if you understand me.

Best of luck with the coming week, a day at a time and congratulate yourself on any and every little milestone, or baby step

Lizxxx