How are you coping during these dark days of winter?

[chloe40]

It can be so hard to stay positive at the best of times, but it can be particularly difficult

for those who have lost a loved one.

Are you coping okay friends?

Chloe<3

[kenster1 Volunteer]

I`m ok with the darker days myself love the winter months.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to kenster1]

Really Kenny kenster1 but have some lovely walks and scenery😃 enjoy

[Hidden in reply to kenster1]

Oh no ken how can you 🤩total opposite to me haha but good for you the only winter days I like is when it's fresh laid snow we have some on the way to UK I have been to Scotland a few times and lucky for us it was sunny lovely scenery bet lovely in snow,love sun and snow weather combined my favourite 😁🌞❄️

[Hidden]

Hello Chloe I have been feeling tired and down but felt better on seeing this was thinking of posting on here for other members I did on the anxiety site I'm on they found it very uplifting today's sunrise I saw a silver lining 😁🌞x click to see full

😁

[chloe40 Administrator]

Hi Hidden

Sorry to read your feeling tired and down, me too!

Maybe it’s the the normal after holiday feeling, or the dread of the weather to come before Spring appears?

Thanks for your beautiful pic.

Chloe

[Turnipgirl]

This afternoon it's my usual swim at 3pm which gives me something nice to look forward to and I have been busy this morning with changing the bed linen and with job hunting which are good jobs done and dusted!I am bringing packed lunches nowadays on the days I come to swimming rather than forking out for things at fast food places and canteens and I have felt resentful over it but took myself to the places at lunchtime to see the lines there and said to myself with all due respect that's ridiculous and reassured myself I am right to pack my own lunches and today it was leftover tuna and pasta from last nights dinner which I enjoyed!

Thing is those soggy salads they do at the grab and go places aren't that nice are they?

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Turnipgirl]

You are good with your swimming and outdoor pursuits Turnipgirl

That's a good idea, I've never tried these places but I'm sure you'll save a good deal making it yourself.

<3

[Sandradsn]

I hate the dark evenings,I've had a bad back since 2 days before Christmas.Feeling quite low,my mums anniversary and birthday this week too.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Sandradsn]

Me too Sandradsn

Oh no backache, that's rotten, it drags you downs Sandra 🤗

Thinking of you and your Mum this week <3

[Caza]

Hi Chloe & all, I’ve been keeping busy as usual. Aquafit—went to see a ballet —cinema One Life (brilliant film) went to a play which I also enjoyed. Played board games with the local schools children. Went for a bite to eat with friends. It’s been hectic which I like but I can’t shake this sadness & not wanting to be here feeling. I’m hoping I’ll surface soon I don’t know it’s just hard sometimes.

It’s my late daughter’s birthday this month maybe I’ll pick up after that.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Caza]

I admire the way you push yourself Caza

I wish I had a fraction of yours, you're doing so well!

I'll be thinking of you and I hope you do pick up after the anniversary of your dear daughter.

Chloe <3

[Sandradsn in reply to Caza]

It's good to keep busy Caza.The run up to Christmas was so busy for me and just dreading it too.Ipushed myself too far and hurt my back.Thinking of you this month.

[Caza in reply to Sandradsn]

Thank you. Unfortunately I know all about bad backs. Keep moving. Hope it isn’t too painful 😣