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13-08-07, 12:26
I just wanted to drop in and say hello to all you lovely people!
Having used this site so much over the last two years I find myself not feeling able to participate very much although I am not entirely sure why.
I am certainly a lot better than I was although my physical problems are much the same. But with the support I got here and my CBT/therapy I am finding it much easier to manage my anxiety.
But I suspect the main thing that has helped is that my daughter in law, Sarah, had her transplant last November and is doing really well!
I have also reduced my working hours to 16 which I find manageable and converted my one bed flat into a two bed by moving the kitchen into the living room which means I have a bedroom for the first time for 3 years (I have a lodger!).
It's very tight financially, but I love my flat and hope to stay for another couple of years and eventually get myself a one bed with a garden and no mortgage before I retire!
I have also been hugely helped by the company of my dog, Jet, who has been an utter joy and helped me to get a routine, exercise, socialise and laugh and play!
I think about 2 years ago I was hanging by my fingernails, particularly with all the physical problems which were snowballing, exacerbated by my fears and anxieties. They feel more in context now.
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone here who has supported me. I feel guilty that I don't come here and give more support to others but perhaps I am not strong enough yet not to get sucked in and spiral into negative thinking, which is always a risk with using this site.
I have met such wonderful people here and would love to keep in contact but I don't have the time and energy right now. But I will!!!
So, that's an update from me - love and hugs to all of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Having used this site so much over the last two years I find myself not feeling able to participate very much although I am not entirely sure why.
I am certainly a lot better than I was although my physical problems are much the same. But with the support I got here and my CBT/therapy I am finding it much easier to manage my anxiety.
But I suspect the main thing that has helped is that my daughter in law, Sarah, had her transplant last November and is doing really well!
I have also reduced my working hours to 16 which I find manageable and converted my one bed flat into a two bed by moving the kitchen into the living room which means I have a bedroom for the first time for 3 years (I have a lodger!).
It's very tight financially, but I love my flat and hope to stay for another couple of years and eventually get myself a one bed with a garden and no mortgage before I retire!
I have also been hugely helped by the company of my dog, Jet, who has been an utter joy and helped me to get a routine, exercise, socialise and laugh and play!
I think about 2 years ago I was hanging by my fingernails, particularly with all the physical problems which were snowballing, exacerbated by my fears and anxieties. They feel more in context now.
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone here who has supported me. I feel guilty that I don't come here and give more support to others but perhaps I am not strong enough yet not to get sucked in and spiral into negative thinking, which is always a risk with using this site.
I have met such wonderful people here and would love to keep in contact but I don't have the time and energy right now. But I will!!!
So, that's an update from me - love and hugs to all of you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx