30-08-2019 01:15 PM
30-08-2019 01:15 PM
Hi @outlander thanks for your reply. This forum has been very welcoming and supportive. I'm working on strategies. When I'm home I like cooking, TV, walks. This weekend is just a bit challenging with so many social obligations due to a family wedding. I'm going to try take the chance to have breaks when I can, and moderate my alcohol intake. I have a couple friends on standby to chat with if needed.
I'm seeing my GP after the weekend, so we'll see how I'm going then.
I'll look at the links you've sent. Thanks again 🙂
30-08-2019 03:44 PM
30-08-2019 03:44 PM
my husband has bipolar 11 and other diagnosis and he know actually how you feel about this weekend xx
what do you like cooking ??
I made some cheese scones the other day
Hello @outlander
30-08-2019 04:21 PM
30-08-2019 04:21 PM
Hi @Shaz51 I like cooking lots of stuff, but the last thing I made was a date, walnut, and banana loaf - it's so good toasted with butter.
Off to the rehearsal dinner now!
30-08-2019 04:28 PM
30-08-2019 04:28 PM
will be thinking of you @Molliex tonight and over the weekend , you can do this my friend
date, walnut, and banana loaf - yummmmmmmm
30-08-2019 05:50 PM
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31-08-2019 07:45 AM
31-08-2019 07:45 AM
Well I made it through day 1. My daughter didn't have a nap, so I was mostly distracted stopping her wrecking the restaurant. I limited myself to a couple of drinks only, which was hard. I'm so used to turning to it to help get through, but it's really not a good mix with my new meds.
I used a guided meditation to help me sleep, which worked ok.
Have a few hours of quiet this morning before the madness starts. Lots of deep breathing...
Thanks for all of your support x
31-08-2019 08:42 AM
31-08-2019 08:42 AM
Well done on a few fronts there @Molliex Hope today goes better than you can hope for.
02-09-2019 07:08 AM
02-09-2019 07:08 AM
Happy Monday @Shaz51 @eth @outlander @MDT @Faith-and-Hope and any others who have commented on this thread. Apologies for not tagging you.
Well, I made it through the weekend. It was so draining, so little time to myself. Unfortunately I relied far too much on alcohol go get through the reception, so I'm a little disappointed in myself for that. I managed to have some fun though, so that was nice.
Will have a chat to my GP today and see what our plan is. I think I'll go back to work tomorrow and see how I go.
It's lovely and sunny here today, I hope you all get a moment of sunshine in your day ☀️
02-09-2019 07:56 AM
02-09-2019 07:56 AM
Morning @Molliex ... 👋☕️💕
Thank you, and I am glad you had some fun in the mix of it all ..... hope the day is gentle for you.
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