Feeling sad...

[Jweanie]

Today has been a BAD day in so many ways......

* Met my (very upset) cousin for lunch. Had scampi and chips 🙁 Although it was a 'small plate', trying to console her and listen to many problems to do with......

* went to visit dear uncle and aunt ( aged 97 and 94 respectively) in an old people's home.

* said uncle has dementia and because of that is in different part of home to aunt (they've been married 73+years)

* Even though I see them every week uncle said he thought someone had told him I was dead. He has his food blended now and was talking absolute gibberish with awful moments of lucidity when he was visibly upset and scared. 🙁

* cried all the way back home in the car -45 mins- in fact had to stop the car, because I wasn't seeing where I was going 🙁

* came home, cooked tea of pea and asparagus risotto and fish (why??)

*feel full, bloated and washed out 🙁

I suppose on the plus side (and I usually do try to look on the plus side, believe it or not!) I have been out for a 5 and a half mile walk with my darling dog, and it gave me breathing space and peace to think.

Tomorrow is weighing day, and I'm not holding out much hope of losing anything......? tomorrow is our 30th wedding anniversary and we're having steak etc for dinner. Oh, dear! Here's to next week and I'll begin again. 😊

Thanks for being there.

[LessToLose 4lbs Restart April 2024]

(((hugs))) that sounds like a stressful time. There is a reason why we take to food when we are upset and I did a post about it, complete with a very informative video, so take a look and see if it helps: healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

Short answer, it is ingrained in our deep brain and eating at times of stress is how the human race survived and the best thing to do is not beat ourselves up about it, because it adds extra stress, but to forgive yourself and move on.

[Jweanie in reply to LessToLose]

Than you so much.

[slimpickings 2 stone in reply to Jweanie]

It s been a hard day emotionally so it is understandable that your eating didn't t quite go as you hoped. However, you did have the exercise which is a good thing. Enjoy your anniversary tomorrow and celebrate your pearl wedding , such an amazing achievement. Wednesday is going to be your day. Xxx

[Jweanie in reply to slimpickings]

Thank you so much - I didn't realise it was pearl - hmm.....interesting! I can see I'm going to have to drop some mighty hints!

[Caz28]

what a tough day, I have first hand experience of dementia, it's heartbreaking.... Happy anniversary for tomorrow, steak isn't off limits I have it sometimes (small portion) with half a dozen oven chips, sweet corn and side salad, enjoy!

[Jweanie in reply to Caz28]

Thank you 😊

[Hidden]

BIG hugs to you, that sounds rough. Those are the days that test our resolve. Be gentle with yourself and just get yourself through it first. I don't really know how to comfort you, I wish I knew what to say to make you feel better but I don't. *hugs again* ♥

[Jweanie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your support.

[Seuzan]

Hope today is a good day for you! 🌻🌻🌻

[freyja12]

how stressful for you enjoy your aniversary have fun then brush yourself down and start again everyone has a down day just get back on track i am sure you will do well all the best and good luck.