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Hi all,
The old thread was getting a bit long, so I thought time to start a new.
I thought the same with this weekend - I did my new patterns of blue and purple, wore the beautiful black and gold dress. I went to the convention I normally go to in costume. Just for one day, not in costume. It is the first time since my separation from the ex, whom I went in cosplay with. It is the first time catching up with people who I haven't seen since the break up.
Or I thought I would. I went and shopped a very little as I have big bills this week. I took the anti anxiety meds, tried to squash the shakes and held up the mask for the kids. The feeling wasn't good though. I tried talking to a few friends in the costume community I bumped into but it was like they didn't even know me. They soon made excuses and left. I know its busy, they see lots of people and there are so many crowds, but it felt like they just barely recognised me, and when they did they couldn't wait to leave.
I looked around, and it felt like I was surrounded by glass walls. Like now that everyone on my friends list knows about my depression, how bad it got, etc they don't want to know me. I asked how they were, I didn't bring it up.
I just feel dejected, and lonely, like I have no friends in the world. Like they don't care. I am irritable and not good around the kids, so I am hiding in my doona listening to a podcast. I'm really alone in this now aren't I? I say I keep going for my cats, for my little Elsa.
I hold on to the thought of watching her grow up, because I can find no other reasons to stay.
GA
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Hey GA, I just get worried about you...I don't want u to get hurt..
Danny
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Hi Neil,
You keep talking like that you'll make me blush. Thankyou, even though I can't beleive all that you say right now.
I still sad over what I have to do. But I don't see another way. I have my gp appointment today, so there's that to be anxious about. I also have to leave the house to get more cat food today as I am out and they will demand dinner tonight. Can't let my feline overlords be kept waiting.
Leaving the house is somewhat problematic right now as I damaged my calf muscle somehow during the seizure yesterday. I can't walk on my left leg right now. So thats going to be fun. Other than that, just sort of drifting along in a sad teary way today.
GA
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So my tax return came through today, and I briefly had money. Then I sent it off to the ex to pay back rent I owe. Now I don't owe him rent at least, but I could have used thatmoney for alot of things to rebuild my life. Courses for barista qualifications, an actual laptop to write and study again.
The I sult was that he sent me an email in response saying thankyou and that his boss had extended his contract so he wasn't afraid of getting exicted anymore. Information I didn't ask for. Good to know his life is going so damn well, while I sit ready to burst into tears. Just like him, to be nice when I do what he wants and pay him money and be nasty when his life is going down hill.
UGGGGGGGH. That man...... *shakes fists*
I got to my gp, my housemate gave me a lift because of my leg. All good with the antidepressants, follow up in two weeks. I have definitely at least pulled a muscle in my calf (she named it but I don't remember complicated words when stressed) probably torn it. Diagnosis is two weeks of rest, with light exercise after a few days. If it gets worse come back sooner, other wise if it is better in two weeks it is just a pulled muscle. If it isn't investigation into how badly it is damaged.
Given I don't have a car, it is annoying.
I walked/bussed it home because anxiety started to kick in and I didn't want to bug my housemate for a lift when he has helped out the past few days. I know. It isn't resting my leg. I almost broke down in the gp. I was shaking with anxiety for once, so maybe the hypnotherapy is working. I have been on the verge of tears all day though.
I cried at the bus stop when I got rained on. I cleaned up before the bus came.
Just all this stress of what I have to do in this divorce, all his flip flopping attitudes. I am sick of dealing with it. I never wanted it to end this way. I didn't want to be this person.
Just a mess of tears, anger, pain and hurt right now. I think when I go get cst food I am going to get extensive amounts of chocolate and eat it all. Dentist be damned.
GA
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Hi GA, how's your day been today?
Danny
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Hi Danny,
Today has been sad and angry and teary. Some wins, some losses. I have detailed in a longer reply, just waiting for it to be published. How has your day been?
GA
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Hi GA, I'm happy that your fighting hard! Don't stop swinging punches mate!!
My day was good, no major dramas really..I didn't submit to alcohol..the anti depressants I'm taking are good..the side effects have nearly gone! I've been working mega hours recently, I'm glad I discovered BB..it has really helped me..
Best wishes,
Danny
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Hi Danny,
I am glad your day has been good. Good on you for sticking off the grog. Addictions can be the hardest things to kick, particularly when you have had a long hard day.
My message came through above, yay. A correction though: I wasn't shaking with anxiety when I was in the gps. Thus why I thought the therapy might be working.
I just feel emotionally exhausted today. I even went back to sleep after feeding the cats. I haven't done that in weeks. I woke to two cats, one sprawled on my stomach and the other curled over my foot, both asleep. It seemed a crime to move. I looked at them and thought of how much I loved them, how much they loved me and just felt sad again.
I fight this illness for them. I fight to give them a good home, not a mother who disappears into hospitals every few months. I fight to live for them, and maybe along the way I'll find reasons to fight for myself.
So just sad teary and grieving for lost relationships, lost potential today. wondering how much is my fault and how much was his. Wondering if I'll ever know.
GA
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Hi GA, try not to be to hard on yourself...try block out the negative thoughts..it's a hard thing to do but it can be done. I'm hoping & wishing u the best GA..have a good night mate.
Danny
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Two seizures in one day. Exhausted. Ambulance and hospital were no help. Need to go to gp to get referred to neurologist.
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Hey GA, you've had a terrible day :(..I wish there was something I could do to help?
Take care GA,
Danny