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Weekly Mental Health Check-in 12.09
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Good morning all - what a week!
My anxiety has been very low level, which is obviously great. Had a few moments where it’s threatened to climb but I’ve managed not to buy into the feelings and they’ve passed. I’ve had covid so my physical heath hasn’t been the best but also heard that I’ve been accepted onto a specialist training course with a charity with a view to being accepted onto a placement with them should I complete the course to a satisfactory level, so that lifted my spirits.
I did have a couple of days where I was more tearful with the combination of the news about the Queen and being unwell.
Some info for my second year at uni has come through over the weekend so I’m going to spend today familiarising myself with that and I’m also studying self-compassion for both myself and to work with a client on so lots to be getting on with.
Bit of a ramble there!
How does the new week find you? x |
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My anxiety has been shocking the past week or so and on my second week off work. Insomnia is back and getting more migraines too.
Spoke to the Dr last week who offered med changes or a line - declined both as genuinely though it would be short lived so now awaiting a callback appt and we'll see what they say now. I really don't want to go on new meds but feel like maybe I may need to.
Although I don't feel great about it all (and there is the guilt over leaving my team-mates in work in the lurch) I'm pleased I've at least been a bit more proactive about dealing with it this time round. |
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"My anxiety has been shocking the past week or so and on my second week off work. Insomnia is back and getting more migraines too.
Spoke to the Dr last week who offered med changes or a line - declined both as genuinely though it would be short lived so now awaiting a callback appt and we'll see what they say now. I really don't want to go on new meds but feel like maybe I may need to.
Although I don't feel great about it all (and there is the guilt over leaving my team-mates in work in the lurch) I'm pleased I've at least been a bit more proactive about dealing with it this time round. "
I’m glad you can feel pleased with how you’ve handled things, that’s got to be a positive. I hope the doctor can help guide you on what to do for the best and you can get some relief from it soon x |
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Lou! So good to read you this Monday morning!
Some fantastic news in there about the possible placement and hearing about your second year! Glad your anxiety levels have stayed low even though they threatened to climb.
Sending lots of love and strength- hopefully post covid you’ll be back to your best 
I had a sad week. Felt shit about people not wanting to or being available to see me. Definitely the feeling undesirable started to spiral into a bit of a depressive state- reminded me of my lowest times. - I was home alone, sat in my room in darkness, not eating and living in my head.
And then Saturday came and i went out with my daughter (she and my gf came back from hols) and that was so good and then went out and saw a friend in the evening and that cheered me up even more.
I’m hopeful for a good week- I have therapy tonight so that’ll help at least I think  |
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Morning - i had a shitty week last week, but worked through it and am rising fast. I'm definitely a pragmatic and resilient person and I'm in the right place now to help if anyone is struggling and wants to reach out for support |
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"My anxiety has been shocking the past week or so and on my second week off work. Insomnia is back and getting more migraines too.
Spoke to the Dr last week who offered med changes or a line - declined both as genuinely though it would be short lived so now awaiting a callback appt and we'll see what they say now. I really don't want to go on new meds but feel like maybe I may need to.
Although I don't feel great about it all (and there is the guilt over leaving my team-mates in work in the lurch) I'm pleased I've at least been a bit more proactive about dealing with it this time round.
I’m glad you can feel pleased with how you’ve handled things, that’s got to be a positive. I hope the doctor can help guide you on what to do for the best and you can get some relief from it soon x"
Thank you lovely. Glad you're doing well yourself! The sun is out here so I'm going to spend a little time in the garden and just go easy on myself. Felt so much better at the weekend too and I don't think it's work thats stressing me but migraine hit again last night and this morning I couldn't even get out of bed. |
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"Lou! So good to read you this Monday morning!
Some fantastic news in there about the possible placement and hearing about your second year! Glad your anxiety levels have stayed low even though they threatened to climb.
Sending lots of love and strength- hopefully post covid you’ll be back to your best
I had a sad week. Felt shit about people not wanting to or being available to see me. Definitely the feeling undesirable started to spiral into a bit of a depressive state- reminded me of my lowest times. - I was home alone, sat in my room in darkness, not eating and living in my head.
And then Saturday came and i went out with my daughter (she and my gf came back from hols) and that was so good and then went out and saw a friend in the evening and that cheered me up even more.
I’m hopeful for a good week- I have therapy tonight so that’ll help at least I think "
Aww Steve I'm sorry you've been feeling this way. Dms always open for you x |
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"Morning - i had a shitty week last week, but worked through it and am rising fast. I'm definitely a pragmatic and resilient person and I'm in the right place now to help if anyone is struggling and wants to reach out for support "
Glad to hear you're on the up! |
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Good Morning Lou!
Really happy to hear you have been managing to keep the anxiety at bay and great news about the training course!
I’ve had a good week as after many months of battling I finally got prescribed the much needed HRT!
I already feel a lot less anxious & the brain fog is definitely lifting. I’m sleeping better and even managed an early morning walk today before work.
Hope everyone has a good week.  |
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That is awesome news about your course and potential placement lou
Well done x
The Queens death triggered my loss feelings for my grandma who raised me, so I've been an emotional ball of feelings with some serious high and lows. I am working through them but tears are never far away currently, meditation helps but processing the loss feelings naturally will take time x |
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"Lou! So good to read you this Monday morning!
Some fantastic news in there about the possible placement and hearing about your second year! Glad your anxiety levels have stayed low even though they threatened to climb.
Sending lots of love and strength- hopefully post covid you’ll be back to your best
I had a sad week. Felt shit about people not wanting to or being available to see me. Definitely the feeling undesirable started to spiral into a bit of a depressive state- reminded me of my lowest times. - I was home alone, sat in my room in darkness, not eating and living in my head.
And then Saturday came and i went out with my daughter (she and my gf came back from hols) and that was so good and then went out and saw a friend in the evening and that cheered me up even more.
I’m hopeful for a good week- I have therapy tonight so that’ll help at least I think
Aww Steve I'm sorry you've been feeling this way. Dms always open for you x"
You’re an Angel |
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"Good morning all - what a week!
My anxiety has been very low level, which is obviously great. Had a few moments where it’s threatened to climb but I’ve managed not to buy into the feelings and they’ve passed. I’ve had covid so my physical heath hasn’t been the best but also heard that I’ve been accepted onto a specialist training course with a charity with a view to being accepted onto a placement with them should I complete the course to a satisfactory level, so that lifted my spirits.
I did have a couple of days where I was more tearful with the combination of the news about the Queen and being unwell.
Some info for my second year at uni has come through over the weekend so I’m going to spend today familiarising myself with that and I’m also studying self-compassion for both myself and to work with a client on so lots to be getting on with.
Bit of a ramble there!
How does the new week find you? x"
I hope this week is good for you too xx |
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Afternoon everyone 
Last week was tough anxiety-wise. Getting used to the school routine again, being rained off work and worrying about falling behind, my eldest's anxiety being sky high and coming out in my direction, loudly! Saturday I was all over the place, then I realised I'd forgotten to take my meds for 5 consecutive days. Plus I'd been eating crap and that always gives me brain fog. I had feelings of failure and inadequacy in abundance.
Today is much better. Taking meds, clean eating and journalling have settled my mind and I'm feeling more positive again. |
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Found myself more moved by the news of the Queen than I expected.
I'm a little wobbly at the moment as there are some big decisions around the corner that have wide reaching impacts. Trying to keep in mind the work I've done with my counsellor though.
It's a watch this space type Monday |
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"Lou! So good to read you this Monday morning!
Some fantastic news in there about the possible placement and hearing about your second year! Glad your anxiety levels have stayed low even though they threatened to climb.
Sending lots of love and strength- hopefully post covid you’ll be back to your best
I had a sad week. Felt shit about people not wanting to or being available to see me. Definitely the feeling undesirable started to spiral into a bit of a depressive state- reminded me of my lowest times. - I was home alone, sat in my room in darkness, not eating and living in my head.
And then Saturday came and i went out with my daughter (she and my gf came back from hols) and that was so good and then went out and saw a friend in the evening and that cheered me up even more.
I’m hopeful for a good week- I have therapy tonight so that’ll help at least I think "
Sorry it’s taken me so long to reply, one of the new assignments for my second year went live and threw me - it’s going to be a tough one!
Sorry your week had difficult times but I’m glad you managed to pull back from it again. I hope therapy went ok x |
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"Morning - i had a shitty week last week, but worked through it and am rising fast. I'm definitely a pragmatic and resilient person and I'm in the right place now to help if anyone is struggling and wants to reach out for support "
Glad things are on the up and thank you for the kind offer |
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"My anxiety has been shocking the past week or so and on my second week off work. Insomnia is back and getting more migraines too.
Spoke to the Dr last week who offered med changes or a line - declined both as genuinely though it would be short lived so now awaiting a callback appt and we'll see what they say now. I really don't want to go on new meds but feel like maybe I may need to.
Although I don't feel great about it all (and there is the guilt over leaving my team-mates in work in the lurch) I'm pleased I've at least been a bit more proactive about dealing with it this time round.
I’m glad you can feel pleased with how you’ve handled things, that’s got to be a positive. I hope the doctor can help guide you on what to do for the best and you can get some relief from it soon x
Thank you lovely. Glad you're doing well yourself! The sun is out here so I'm going to spend a little time in the garden and just go easy on myself. Felt so much better at the weekend too and I don't think it's work thats stressing me but migraine hit again last night and this morning I couldn't even get out of bed. "
I hope today has been a better day xx |
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"Good Morning Lou!
Really happy to hear you have been managing to keep the anxiety at bay and great news about the training course!
I’ve had a good week as after many months of battling I finally got prescribed the much needed HRT!
I already feel a lot less anxious & the brain fog is definitely lifting. I’m sleeping better and even managed an early morning walk today before work.
Hope everyone has a good week. "
That all sounds encouraging! |
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"That is awesome news about your course and potential placement lou
Well done x
The Queens death triggered my loss feelings for my grandma who raised me, so I've been an emotional ball of feelings with some serious high and lows. I am working through them but tears are never far away currently, meditation helps but processing the loss feelings naturally will take time x"
I’m sorry to hear that, I heard the idea that it would be quite triggering for a lot of people around their more personal losses. Thinking of you x |
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"Good morning all - what a week!
My anxiety has been very low level, which is obviously great. Had a few moments where it’s threatened to climb but I’ve managed not to buy into the feelings and they’ve passed. I’ve had covid so my physical heath hasn’t been the best but also heard that I’ve been accepted onto a specialist training course with a charity with a view to being accepted onto a placement with them should I complete the course to a satisfactory level, so that lifted my spirits.
I did have a couple of days where I was more tearful with the combination of the news about the Queen and being unwell.
Some info for my second year at uni has come through over the weekend so I’m going to spend today familiarising myself with that and I’m also studying self-compassion for both myself and to work with a client on so lots to be getting on with.
Bit of a ramble there!
How does the new week find you? x
I hope this week is good for you too xx"
Thank you, you too x |
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"Afternoon everyone
Last week was tough anxiety-wise. Getting used to the school routine again, being rained off work and worrying about falling behind, my eldest's anxiety being sky high and coming out in my direction, loudly! Saturday I was all over the place, then I realised I'd forgotten to take my meds for 5 consecutive days. Plus I'd been eating crap and that always gives me brain fog. I had feelings of failure and inadequacy in abundance.
Today is much better. Taking meds, clean eating and journalling have settled my mind and I'm feeling more positive again."
I’m glad things are going in the right direction |
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"Found myself more moved by the news of the Queen than I expected.
I'm a little wobbly at the moment as there are some big decisions around the corner that have wide reaching impacts. Trying to keep in mind the work I've done with my counsellor though.
It's a watch this space type Monday "
Ah, that all sounds quite unsettling. It’s good you’re able to identify it all though and think about the positive progress you’ve made previously x |
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One of my old school friends ended her life last week and has suffered from mental health problems in the past. It has reminded me that we are not all peachy on the outside even if we look it. If anyone needs to talk please contact someone you feel will listen and trust. I would rather help someone find guidance and find their voice than let them feel like they are alone. We are not alone. |
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"One of my old school friends ended her life last week and has suffered from mental health problems in the past. It has reminded me that we are not all peachy on the outside even if we look it. If anyone needs to talk please contact someone you feel will listen and trust. I would rather help someone find guidance and find their voice than let them feel like they are alone. We are not alone. "
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, sending love .
Completely agree with everything you say here xx |
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By *oobaaMan
over a year ago
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Hi Lou glad to hear things are on the up for you.
Ive been pretty good this last week,even treated myself to a new car.
I need to rid myself of the toxic family members who are around who just cant help themselves to make the snidey comments within earshot but not to my face.
My ex has been a great help these last few weeks but I did misunderstand her when she said we should sit down for a talk and make a plan....I thought she meant about my anxiety but she meant for me to get more access to our son .haha
Still nothing from the CPNs and TBH Iam losing hope that I ll ever see one...nevr mind
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"Hi Lou glad to hear things are on the up for you.
Ive been pretty good this last week,even treated myself to a new car.
I need to rid myself of the toxic family members who are around who just cant help themselves to make the snidey comments within earshot but not to my face.
My ex has been a great help these last few weeks but I did misunderstand her when she said we should sit down for a talk and make a plan....I thought she meant about my anxiety but she meant for me to get more access to our son .haha
Still nothing from the CPNs and TBH Iam losing hope that I ll ever see one...nevr mind
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It’s good that you’ve recognised the things or people that are and aren’t serving you. I’m glad things have been better but sorry you’ve still not had any professional support x |
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