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I just don't know anymore
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I have been reading many threads, which makes me feel not so alone. I've had depression for 30 yrs. the last 5yrs have been chronic, that's why I'm in a nursing home.( no where else to go) I could not look after myself anymore. I have lost (commission unit)my unit my car and my baby dog. After many shock treatments, I am on medication which is keeping stable. I just don't have a life anymore. So alone. (Have lost my friends as I was out of action. I'm sure u guys can relate. I struggle with society that they just don't get it, what do we have to do to let them know this is REAL.( as if one could pretend with this illness) I don't think so!!! I really don't have a life
anymore. Being in a nursing home does not help cause when I leave my room I see so many older people around. It does not help my depression at all. That's all for now.thank you for ur time, looking forward to some replies.
my thread name is chrissy1 which some of you may have seen.
chrissy1
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Hi Karen
Again thank u for ur kind words. That sounds good if u come along with me to get my nails done. We can have a coffee. I feeling very sad about the drought conditions, it’s terrible. Do u think the government have left it too late to help. I don’t think it helps now when in reality it’s too late. I picture my self if I was in those conditions, horrific.
Take care💕
chrissy1
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Hello Sweet Chrissy,
Thank you, we would have so much fun getting our nails done together..💅..I would choose a very vibrant yet soft mauve colour with sparkles as well, so that when I look at my nails I can see lots of pretty lights, that can remind me that there is light at the end of my journey...How about you Chrissy, what colour would you select?.
Then we can order some Nic fish and salad a pot of tea to coffee then go to the nearest park and just stir down and chat and giggle like old friends do...sound wonderful Lovely Chrissy..
I think the government waited far to long...athey didn't want to put their hands in their pockets...
My surrounding communities here are getting some of the hay that the fantastic people from Tasmania have donated. What absolutely amazing people they are...any one who has helped or are helping or thinking of helping are truely fantastic kind compassionate and caring people...
I hope your day is good, sweet lady, please if you get your nails done can you let me know what colour...always here for you Chrissy...
hugs and a rose..
Grandy..
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Dear Chrissy
I havent been around much lately, but called in today to let you know I am continuing to read your thread, and I do care about you.
Actually Chrissy, I have never had my nails done! It would be a real treat to head off with you and Grandy to get our nails all done together. I think I would choose a soft mauve orange brown colour (autumn tones). No sparkles for me though. Does that make me dull and uninteresting? 😆
Oh yeah, and a nice lunch afterwards! Hmm, let me see now ... Grandy has ordered fish and salad to take to the park. A great idea, because our little doggies can come too. Charli really loves fish. So its fish for me too - crumbed flathead. And I'll go all out and have chips too. Gotta have something to feed the seagulls. 🐜
The drought is terrible isnt it? My family are all farmers and its just so hard for them and their local communities. I think its wonderful how Tassie and WA are sending feed over here to the East. I also heard they are stopping the export of stock feed ... at last!
I hope you have a nice weekend Chrissy, and hopefully catch up with your daughter.
Mandy 🌺
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Hello Lovely Chrissy,
I hope your okay..I'm a little concerned about you lovely lady, and just calling in to ask you...Are you okay?.. I'm really hoping you are....Just want to remind you if I can..That your your alone here, I care deeply for you as others do here...Please Chrissy, also remember that I am here for you..
Wishing you good days and hoping you are doing okay...
Looking forward to hearing back from you..
Grandy...
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Oh no..Chrissy, I'm so sorry..That should have read..you are not alone....bad me....I didn't proof read...
Grandy 👼..
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To chrissy1
hi Karen, thank you for ur kind and caring words. Finally got my nails done (last Wednesday) I chose to get French tips for a change, I’ve had many compliments, they do look good. It’s a pity I can’t send u a photo. Thank u for being there for me. I’m here for u too, anytime. Was good to hear that farmers near u are getting help, that’s so good to hear. What have u been up too. I’m still struggling. Oh well can only do one day at a time.
take care❤️
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Hello lovely Chrissy,
Its so good hearing from you, I was getting concerned about you..
French Tips is very nice Chrissy, I think they re very elegant looking..Yes it would be nice if we could put photos on here. But I can understand why not as well...
A few towns not near me but not that far away have nearly ran out of safe drinking water...we are expecting rain this weekend so fingers crossed that it does actually rains and it rains in my village...
Chrissy, it must be really hard for you to stay on top of your depression, I'm sorry that your not doing so well. I wish that I could come and visit you, I would make sure we had fun...
Did you enjoy yourself the other night at your daughters place..I hope that you did..Please Chrissy try hard to be kind to yourself, I love you as a nice friend..Sending you some caring 🤗 hugs and a lovely bunch of flowers 🌺..
Grandy..
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Hello Karen
thank u for the roses and hugs, much appreciated. What happens when drinking water is not available? That sounds bad. It must be terrible for u when shots are being fired. I know ur dogs get upset.
i was pleased we heard from Amanda and that she is okay. That was good news. I too wish u could visit,and I visit you. I’m getting sick of the food, same old same old if u know what I mean. What have u been up too? I’m not looking forward to the summer, I don’t like it.
Take care💕
chrissy1
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Heel lovely Chrissy,
im sorry it’s taken so long to reply to you but I do think of you a lot,
Im wondering Chrissy if it’s possible for you to order in sometimes, like a pizza, or some fish and chips.....I could imagine that the food would be monotonous and maybe not very tasty...
Ou dam is now at 32% it’s been lower before, hopefully we will get some more rain...we got 4 mills last weekend...
How have you been going, I hope your okay and that you can spend some time with your daughter..
Please be okay special Chrissy because I care for you and I know what a very beautiful soul you have....you deserve happiness and I hope one day it happens for you...
Love and hugs...💜🤗.
Grandy.....karen..
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Hi dear Chrissy,
Its been a few weeks since I've seen you around. I have been thinking of you these past few days, and decided to drop by and let you know I'm still here.
How are you doing my friend? I see that you are not a summer person. Nor am I. Although I may complain about the cold occasionally during winter, I am actually much more of a winter person than a summer person. The summer heat (and humidity where I am) saps me of whatever energy I might otherwise have, and leaves me completely drained physically. I have never been a sun person, I have always been the one hunting around for a shade while others seek the sun. Although I expect in your care facility you would have good air conditioning, which at least makes things bearable, thankfully.
I like Karen's suggestion about seeing if you can organise delivery of some sort of takeaway food occasionally. It wouldnt have to be often, but sometimes an occasional special treat can really provide a lift to our spirits. There would be many options I'm sure as to what type of food you could order in. Do you have a favourite food - eg Chinese, Thai, Pizza, Fish and Chips, Kentucky Fried Chicken?
Oh and please tell me what colour your nails are today .... I do like hearing about your many varied and lovely colours. Perhaps because getting nails done is not something I've ever done in my life. Perhaps one day I will?
I hope you've been able to have some further outings with your daughter and family. Family are so important, arent they? I know she is very busy, but I also know she would devote as much time as possible to you. You are a special lady Chrissy, and you deserve happiness. I know it feels elusive sometimes, but it is still there for the taking.
Kindest thoughts to you, and a loving hug.
Amanda 💕