Rough year.

[Cmbs]

It has been a difficult year. Not only did my mum die I have had a health scare. I have suffered with health anxiety. This cold Winter has also taken its toll. The dark nights have affected my mood. When my dad died it affected me. When my mum died it seems to have affected me more. But I intend to get through this. Roll on Spring.🤔

[chloe40 Administrator]

Hello Cmbs

Really sorry you’re having such a horrible time.

Losing your mum is really hard and I can understand how you are feeling, hold on to the memories x

Having a healthy scare certainly can cause anxiety as many will know.

This awful winter is getting to many of us and I would try to do things that distract your mind, and enjoy some me time x

You will get through this and Spring is coming according to the daffodils 🌼 I have in my vase ( they really help)

x

[Turnipgirl in reply to chloe40]

One thing I am looking forward to is switching off the central heating very soon!

I decided to take advantage of January and use it as an opportunity to use up what's in the pantry and the freezer to stop things going out to waste and do some self care days at home to save money which all helps ease the pressure!

Tuesday just gone it was icy underfoot and I ended up skating to that interview but main thing was I went out and tried!

[Caza]

It’s tough losing both parents. & then having a health scare & not having them by your side.

I’m not one to really mind the change of seasons but this winter has hit me hard. The cold dark damp days 😟. There has been a few pluses though my dog loves the frost & snow so watching him play brings a smile to my face & it is beautiful to look out over the countryside. The log burner has been working overtime & homemade soups with hot bread 😋 As Chloe has said & now the daffs are out lovely. My tv has been working overtime which I’ve enjoyed watching films & series no guilt for sitting in the late afternoon enjoying myself instead of doing chores. I organise walks for our village & I organised our first walk of the year yesterday it’ll take place in March so definitely in the right direction

Make sure you look after yourself good healthy food exercise & contact with family & friends. Take care.

[Turnipgirl in reply to Caza]

I have shares in the soup companies as I stocked up on the tinned ones when they were on offer and have nearly eaten all of them that I bought in December!

Back in August I went to a 50th birthday party and was looking for turnips at the greengrocers and got told wouldn't I be better having a summer salad and the chaps wife had butted in saying how I prefer the filling winter veg in a nasty tone and I said I can make do with the frozen veg in the freezer and she feels I shouldn't have to make do!

Point is no one is entitled to anything in life are they?