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It’s ok if all you do today is survive

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How are you guys doing today?

It’s ok if you are not up to much. There will be days when you can do a lot which can feel great but some times are meant for rest and we all deserve rests.

❤️⭐

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EndUser13

Such a great reminder for all us overachievers. I hope you succeed in surviving and managing a bit of happiness too

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Starrlight in reply toEndUser13

thanks you too … happiness for us!!! ☺️♥️

happy swimmer 💜💜

not doing great today , these past days have been difficult for me . I’m trying to heal but it’s a hard journey .

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Starrlight in reply tojust_keep_swimming

Healing will be more and more help to you as you go along Be good to yourself is #1

Hello Starrlight,

I'm glad you're getting back on your feet today. Just a temporary setback.

I'm very shaky. Yesterday was awful. I'm confused how to get through the day today. Nothing seems right. My mind is conflicted, no, don't do this, don't do that. I'm frozen and having trouble breathing.

I don't do this to myself, it's done to me. Chronically.

I do do this to myself. I accept horrible treatment and neglect.

It's too complicated for me. I'm only certain I'm not up to finding a path to peace. I keep making bits of progress and getting kicked off the cliff -- so to speak.

I'm scared and furious and confused. Mostly I'm furious at myself. I don't tell him where to get off and deal with the result.

Well, the future's out of my hands.

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Starrlight in reply toNothing_but_books

Oh my sweet friend it’s not your fault that you get harmed and neglected and suffer so. Be furious. Let yourself really feel all the different emotions. And please will you help me hug you? Put your arms around your body and then I’m hugging you tightly to stop your shaking… I hope.

It’s going to be ok. What would you like for the rest of your day? Do you need water? Do you need to rest? I’m going out in a minute - should I pick you up some ice cream? What’s your fav flavor?

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Nothing_but_books in reply toStarrlight

🥲

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Starrlight in reply toNothing_but_books

I’m back from the shop. What would help you?

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Nothing_but_books in reply toStarrlight

Coconut water. I didn't get it yet. Hydrating and remembering to eat.

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Starrlight in reply toNothing_but_books

Good idea.

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Starrlight in reply toNothing_but_books

🥲

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Arymretep in reply toNothing_but_books

That’s so sad 😢 look after yourself , here’s a “cwtch” from me🫂

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Nothing_but_books in reply toArymretep

Hi Arymretep! Thanks, I'm giving it a shot. Remembering to breathe and hydrate. Uhm, what's “cwtch”? Is it catching? 😁

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Arymretep in reply toNothing_but_books

LOL, it’s Welsh for cuddle 😘

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Nothing_but_books in reply toArymretep

I love it! “Cwtch”, thank you.

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AnxiousSilver in reply toNothing_but_books

"Just a temporary setback."

This is "sometimes" one of those easier said than done things for me in the heat of the moment.

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Nothing_but_books in reply toAnxiousSilver

You're not alone in that. It's a struggle for me too. I've given up from time to time, then climbing back out is a real job. I'm not spouting "happy-happy", I'm reminding myself that "Tomorrow is another day." 🦖

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Starrlight

I love reading you. ❤️ Lol glad you’re here

I’m feeling quiet today.

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AnxiousSilver in reply toStarrlight

"I’m feeling quiet today. "

& That's OK.

You know that we are here. :)

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Starrlight in reply toAnxiousSilver

Thanks so much Silver friend ((((((((((hug))))))))) ❤️

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AnxiousSilver in reply toStarrlight

No, thank you Starrlight. :)

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Turnipgirl

I'm doing great thanks for asking and getting on well in my new place after all the fuss last month when I had wanted to have gone back to the old place I got evicted from and the first weekend I was here I cried for the old place but feel better now time has gone by and I feel that by accident they did me a favour when they evicted me last month as the new place is better, more space for less rent, lower bills, not so much noise like there was in the other place, having our own letterbox and front door here which is nice, having our own meter cupboard in the apartment for the gas and electric rather than a communal one in the hall like at previous places I have lived at.

This afternoon we have been swimming which I really enjoyed and called in at the shops on the way back to sort out some hot chocolate and some chocolate biscuits for a weekend treat and we have also had a Chinese takeaway which we haven't had for ages as well!

There is a nice greengrocers nearby that I will get all my fruit and veg supplies in in the future and not bother buying them in a supermarket as I find the greengrocers items taste better!

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Starrlight in reply toTurnipgirl

swimming is so great. I want to take my kids swimming but the outdoors ones are expensive and indoor my kids think it too cold. It doesn’t really feel like summer to me

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Turnipgirl

That's it though nothing ever was guaranteed to anyone even when times were good!

What I decided to do when I was overwhelmed by moving is take things a step at a time which I found has helped.

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Midori

I definitely resemble that sentiment! With the back and forth to hospitals after the last two weeks for my son's eye problems, which turns out to be possible diabetes; and then being totally unable to contact my doctor for the requisite blood tests, we are both feeling the strain and consequently feeling exhausted.

Probably mean another trip to the hospital ( more than 60 miles each way,) My friend takes us but won't let us pay for the fuel or anything!

Cheers, Midori

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Starrlight in reply toMidori

I’m sorry about your son and I hope you two get more time to yourselves soon (((((((((hug))))))))))))) rest when you can

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Nothing_but_books in reply toMidori

I'm sorry about your son's eye problems Midori. Hope it all turns out well soon.

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AnxiousSilver in reply toMidori

I'm sorry to hear about your son.

I hope that things work out for the best.

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LifeIsThePitts

Just trying to survive the day today....😭

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Nothing_but_books in reply toLifeIsThePitts

How're the pups?

My baby 🦜 gets very cranky when I'm not okay. She's decided a quick nip and all problems are solved. (Would it were so.)

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LifeIsThePitts in reply toNothing_but_books

Smokey at ER. 5 seizures since yesterday 5am. I'm preparing to lose my baby

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Nothing_but_books in reply toLifeIsThePitts

Oh no. Is it definite then? I'm sorry. Such a loss; your sweet boy. He's brightened all our lives. 💜

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LifeIsThePitts in reply toNothing_but_books

Not yet... he's home and medicated. Now we wait for the inevitable. If he doesn't turn around by Sunday/Monday, it will be over 😔💔 we'll see 🤞🤞🤞🙏🙏🙏

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Nothing_but_books in reply toLifeIsThePitts

He must be scared, sensing your fears on top of what he's going through. I'm with you for whatever hope you've been given, every day is precious.

The doctor thinks Smokey's seizures may be under control then? Oh I hope so. 🙏💜

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LifeIsThePitts in reply toNothing_but_books

He's unsettled. He's lost some vision. He's pacing and sleeping in weird places. His balance is horrible and he'll just fall over while standing still or his legs just give out from under him. No seizures since 10am yesterday. Praying the meds give him some relief and let me wrap my mind around letting him go.💔

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Nothing_but_books in reply toLifeIsThePitts

Oh I'm so sorry. Your sweet boy. I know how much you love him.

in reply toLifeIsThePitts

Shiiiit. I'm so sorry. Huggggggggggggggg. Sending love 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

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LifeIsThePitts in reply to

Thankful for you guys today. I've been losing my mind. He's sleeping at home now. If he doesn't improve by the end of the weekend with meds, then it will be over 😔💔

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Starrlight in reply toLifeIsThePitts

I’m sooooo sorry LifeIsThePitts I just saw your recent post. 💜 You will get through this terribly rough time. Let yourself sit with all those feelings.

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LifeIsThePitts in reply toStarrlight

I'm just trying not to trigger a panic attack at work. I'm on hold right now with vet...

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Starrlight in reply toLifeIsThePitts

Saying a prayer right now 🙏

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LifeIsThePitts in reply toStarrlight

I'm dying...

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Starrlight in reply toLifeIsThePitts

((((((((((((((((((((((((huge hug )))))))))))))))))))))))))

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Starrlight in reply toLifeIsThePitts

hang in there We are here with you

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LifeIsThePitts in reply toStarrlight

He's coming home tonight with meds. But I think it's his last few days with us💔😭

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Starrlight in reply toLifeIsThePitts

oh I’m so sorry. I know it’s so hard, you have so much love for him. Can you enjoy cuddling him lots?

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LifeIsThePitts in reply toStarrlight

Yes. He's my cuddle bug boi. He sleeps in the "small 🥄 spoon" spot...I'm the big spoon...for the last 14 years...

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Starrlight in reply toLifeIsThePitts

Awwwww so beautiful, LifeIsThePitts.

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bonkers65 in reply toLifeIsThePitts

I'm so sorry

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AnxiousSilver

"It’s ok if you are not up to much."

I have my good and bad anxiety (and sometimes depression) days.

.

On my good days I feel kinda normal.

On my bad days, I'm lucky if I make it out of bed.

.

I keep a list on what needs to be done, and it feels good scratching something off.

But if I get get it done today, then I see what tomorrow is like.

Either way, I try my best. :)

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Starrlight in reply toAnxiousSilver

And all we can do is our best, right? Ha I overthink this at times and think we’ll how do I know what’s my best anyway and should I push myself? Or should listen to my body and rest? Today it is hard to make decisions ….. but when it’s especially rough for us we can recall a rougher one that we have gotten through. I think the answer is Try for balance…

in reply toStarrlight

So true! I can relate 🙏

in reply toAnxiousSilver

Almost exactly what I do. Thank you for sharing 😊

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😆

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kenster1

survive to thrive as the saying goes.

I so needed this. Thank you 🙏 🌟 ✨️

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((((((((hug)))))))

Thank you 💜 back at ya!

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❤️

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designguy

Yes, allowing ourselves to be a human "being" instead of "doing" can be very soothing and comforting and a good way to be more present in our lives.

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Badbadbeads

Thanks I needed to hear that.

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