I'd just like to thank everyone for their lovely words of support and encouragement. I'm so sorry I haven't replied to everyone individually - I realise that this is no excuse, but I want to hide in bed all day, or, when I eventually get up sit on the couch and do very little. The thought of having a wash exhausts me. So, I'd like you all to know that I have read and cherished all of your comments - I just can't summon the energy to answer them yet. I'm so sorry for you are all such caring and compassionate people who are helping me to get through a very hard time at the moment. One positive note - I have several telehealth appointments lined up with a pysch - I'm too anxious to leave the house at the moment, but I'm going to force myself to do something little every day. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Hopefully one day I will be at the stage where you are - being able to help and support people in need. God Bless You All.
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Hi Puddy68,
I have been following this group a week or so. It's a lovely group, which is why I am hanging around.
Have you joined any of the mental health communities on HealthUnlocked? Also, are you having therapy to give you support with your physical health diagnoses?
I have asthma and an anxiety disorder (from trauma) and I also struggle to go out, therapy once a week is helping to give me structure in my week and I feel less alone. When my asthma was really bad for about 10 years, it was a really lonely place to be with anxiety also.
I am trying to get to a place where I am able to go for a walk on days I don't have anything else booked. (Not yet managing to go out of the door.)
My prayers for you, Phoenix. I. too, am looking forward to starting therapy. Mine's by telehealth as, the same as you, I'm finding it hard to leave the house. God Bless You.
I am so pleased that you will be starting soon and you have found this forum for support.
I found the PTSD forum on here over the summer (England summer) and reading others experiences and getting warm support, makes such a difference. I hope you are able to start to feeling better soon.
I am so glad you guys have found and love us 😘 We are always here. I very much hear your PTSD. I had a very traumatic birth with my son, had a ruptured uterus and emergency Caesar. In those days PTSD wasn't recognised and I didn't know how to deal with the trauma I had. I didn't realise at the time and had post natal depression and a breakdown as a result. I am very lucky that my beautiful children have accepted that their patchy childhood was not entirely my fault.
Puddy, so will your boy.
Anyway, sorry. Don't think we are all just about lungs xx
Thanks for your reply Leo. That must have been such a difficult time for you.
Bless you puddy, keep going and you’ll get stronger every day. Thinking of you.
Take care, Carole xxxxx❤️
No need to apologise. xx ❤️
Hi Puddy68,
I had a double hernia operation 9 days ago, and found the going tough. Having a shower first thing in the morning as soon as I was allowed to, getting dressed in comfortable clothes seems to help the head and body.
Reading a good book, watching funny programmes on TV, to cheer myself up. High road low road really makes me laugh it’s a holiday programme about one person going 5 star chauffeur etc., other person going budget using public transport.
. Best wishes BERNARDINE
I'm glad you've made a start with therapy. It really is baby steps at this stage. If washing is too much just use baby wipes but try and brush your teeth or hair or something small like that. I found just being in a warm shower was soothing, no need to actually wash just let the warm water sooth you, then wrap up in a couple of warm towels. I couldn't leave the house last summer but this year I'm nearly back to normal, my normal ! 🤣 Therapy can be hard but it's absolutely worth it. Don't reply, save your energy, good luck.
Good luck, Puddy. You'll get there. It doesn't matter how long it takes. xxx
These are classic symptoms of a major depressive illness. I resisted antidepressants for years but eventually was persuaded they’d be a positive step. I don’t have your health anxiety but depression I certainly recognise, just waking up & dreading the day ahead. Poor sleep is a factor too.
I think it’s impossible to get out of that bleakness unaided. Pills & psychotherapy did it for me (I was haunted by a traumatic childhood) & also my very loving family. A therapist-patient relationship is very intense tho, it needs a great deal of trust to open yourself up to a stranger. I nearly backed out, but so glad I didn’t! I really wish you well, puddy, and please find a more understanding gp! x
Glad to hear you are getting some help. It’s a small step but a significant one and will hopefully lead to giving you a little more confidence each week. Just sharing your worries and concerns with the lovely people on this forum is a good start so hopefully you are on the road to a brighter place. Sending you best wishes.
Hi zi feel tge same. You can buy lovely body wipes if you are not up yo having a wash. Many people don't leave their house. But fresh air is good for you. Hope things improve soon.
God bless you Puddy. We all have times in our lives (and God knows I've had my fair share!) when we need to take more than we can give, that's human nature and part of the ups and downs of life. It's always a privilege to be able to help others and I'm grateful that I'm now able to give a little something back and reach out to help someone else and give some moral support. This is a lovely community and we are here for you, no worries, no apologies needed. Lots of luck with the telehealth, a positive step forward, that's a win! Thinking of you, with love x
That's a great plan, to do something positive each day. It's what I had to do too many years ago when I had depression. Once I mastered that, I divided the day into three: morning, afternoon and evening, and tried to do something positive in each of the three.
Keep being willing to move on out of how you are at present, and you will see change for the better over time.
take care puddy and only do baby steps to begin with wishing you better health in your future and you will get there
One day, the sun will shine brighter and you will find you've turned the corner towards better health! Hang on in there and keep popping in here when you feel like it. xx Moy
Firstly, as much as we'd love to individually reply, it's an impossibility and we understand the exhaustion and time that would take. You can reply in your own time anyway, it's not a race or required, that goes for all of Us I'm sure.
Do not beat yourself up about not doing things, again most of us have/are experiencing the same.
It's taken me most of the year to get active so to speak. I try set a task each day, if it gets completed, that's a Bonus.
Seek any help, guidance you can.
Wishing you well x
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