04-08-2021 05:44 PM
04-08-2021 05:44 PM
I have 2 small dogs a chi and a maltese both cross breeds.Susie is the maltese and Stevie is the chi
04-08-2021 05:46 PM
04-08-2021 05:46 PM
Hi there @seven1164 🙋
I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling so isolated and lonely at the moment. I can relate to this, as well as your struggles just getting through each day. You mentioned that you have two dogs - I'd love to hear more about them - their breed, age, names and personalities. I'll also tag @Arizona who has a very photogenic pug as a companion. Welcome to the forum, RedHorse🌹🐴
04-08-2021 05:47 PM
04-08-2021 05:47 PM
thanks i'll have a look.this was my first post..glad i found this site through google searching
04-08-2021 05:48 PM
04-08-2021 05:48 PM
04-08-2021 05:59 PM
04-08-2021 05:59 PM
spooky lol
04-08-2021 07:06 PM
04-08-2021 07:06 PM
I'm so pleased you have been so uplifted by the replies to your post @seven1164. I know what you mean. There have been times when I have been so very low and with just a few replies, I can feel my mood start to lift and sometimes even having a chuckle. It's absolutely amazing.
We really do care here. Now you have our support, you must start to take small steps towards challenging yourself to do a little bit more each day. Just a little is enough.
Take care of yourself and work on your surroundings a little too, if you can, because that can be uplifting too.
Sending best wishes.
04-08-2021 10:32 PM - edited 04-08-2021 10:53 PM
04-08-2021 10:32 PM - edited 04-08-2021 10:53 PM
Hi @seven1164 , I'm sorry to hear you are feeling so sad and lonely. I have a sore ear and a sore throat, and I'm feeling a bit irritable at the moment, and I have to go to bed now because I'm driving to Melbourne tomorrow. I just wanted to stop by and say hello. I'm glad you are feeling better after chatting with everyone here.
05-08-2021 06:28 AM
05-08-2021 06:28 AM
Hi and welcome, @seven1164 !
I'm glad you've reached out and got some support here. Am wondering if you have professional support for your depression? Like a counsellor / psychologist / meds / a trusted GP to talk to?
I also have agoraphobia too, so would welcome a chance to talk about it with someone, if that's something you'd like to do.
Hope you enjoy the forums. A handy tip is if you type @ and click on a name in the drop-down box, that person will receive a notification and won't miss your reply. 🙂
05-08-2021 07:34 AM
05-08-2021 07:34 AM
I just wanted to say that I read your post @seven1164
Welcome! There are always people here to chat to and it has made a huge difference to my life.
I wish the same for you.
Hi @RedHorse @NatureLover @Historylover @Arizona @Dimity
Hope there's some joy in your day everyone.
I'm extremely tired.
Meeting a new gp this morning, as my trusted long term one has gone. It's not easy to find a mental-health friendly one that you can feel comfortable with but it's so important, so the search begins.
05-08-2021 08:59 AM
05-08-2021 08:59 AM
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