General Chat

Hi every one

I have have been reading this since the beginning and I think you are all very brave and wonderful .
I don't find it easy to open up but can I join the club .
I have been having panic attacks for 15 yrs now . Most of the time I am quite happy in my own little world but I heard a song that goes " another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody "
It's Saturday night and I thought to my self when was the last time I went out socially . 3 years ago at my friends mother's funeral . Time before that my own mother's funeral which was over 4 years ago .
Yes I am agoraphobic and I hate it .
Liz ( purple ) can confirm I am genuine and I thank her for being a friend .
Keep trying to set myself goals but manage to put them off then I feel bad .
With your help I might manage to get there .

Kathy xxx

Thanks Jude, my lad is looking for a new job at the mo so he can earn more and save some money, he needs to learn to drive too as that will open up more jobs to him. I will tell him your son did college late, well done to him for getting through so well. It is all down to finances with my lad tho, he has asked about grants and such but being on his own with his flat, has to make sure he hangs on to that and the rent has just gone up, he is with a housing association.

Kathy, well done for coming on here, I wondered if you would. Keep talking to us and comparing notes and see how you do. I hope I will be your way this year and we will go out on the razzle lol

Take care everyone, see you all another day, had a tiring day physically and mentally so not much to say tonight, there's a first lol

xx
Lizxx

Hi everyone, I have been reading this fantastic thread from day one, but havn't posted until now. I do have my problems, but wont go into them now.
But I just wanted to say, I too had silly pains in my chest a few months ago and in the end went to see my GP. He was lovely and sent me for an ECG but did say it was probably 'Stress related' he was right, my heart was working fine, no problems whatsoever, and beleive it or not I have not had them since. But anyone with chest pain, really must go to their GP asap.

I will be posting on here again soon, as I feel I have so much to add to help others and you have so much to help me.

Jenny xxx

Hi Gail, I am ok hon, just had a rubbish evening with o.h., what's new?lol

xx

Hi Jude/Liz,my son also went back to school 2 years ago, and achieved his sound production technician's diploma. He was 32 when he graduated. Unfortunately he has not found a job in the field, instead working in carpentry for IKEA.
Eighteen months ago,my oldest daughter at 37 years old, decided she would never be able to support her 4 children properly (having been left on her own), and enrolled in University to get a 4 year Psychology degree. When she applied she was able to not only receive government assistance, but also received 2 grants and a Millenium scholarship, and they offered her the Honours Psych programme instead,with a collaborative Behavioural science diploma attached. She is the first student from this Uni to be accepted into the coll. programme, which has actually been offered for 5 years. They consider her their test case!! She is aiming at becoming an autism consultant for the school board. the need is great and she has lots of experience, having 2 out of her own 4 kids with autism. She is looking into a year in Swansea or Aberystwyth in year 5, we would just HAVE to go with her, not sure how the children would adjust but what an opportunity.
There is light at the end of the tunnel for those who can bring themselves to take the first step.
Mary

BIG HUGS to everyone that needs one today welcome to the new comers and a journey starts with the frist step

Thanks Irene, hugs back to you hon, I always seem to miss you.
Gail I am sorry you have had such worry with o.h and hope he is soon feeling lots better. I am glad you have a good'un - you are obviously a better judge of character than me lol

Mary, would be good if you were near Swansea - I could visit my rellie and you at the same time lol
Lizx

Oh well, I will live in hope then lol

xx

Night, I am off to bed now
x

just popped in this morning - my it did get busy after I knocked off last night!! Hi Kathy - well done you for stepping aboard - whereabouts are you geographically that is? As you can see, any time you need to have a chat pop on here or you can pm any of us any time - we all understand, or we do our very best to understand. If you want my email and tel: number, just pm me honey.

Love Ann XXXX

Hello Malc - bless you and well done, just seen your post. You will get there, take care.

Hello Kathy. you've taken the first step, so make a list of steps to take and tick them off as you accomplish them. Could you meet up with someone from here you know for coffee. Or go to the library to look up some info for someone (not google!!), just a thought:o)))) Take care:o)

jude sarf wales :o)xx

Good morning all.

I just came on to have a look and greet everyone.

I'm finding this MASSIVE thread very difficult to manage.
Do you think a second one would be a good idea or is everyone quite happy with this?

Deanna X

Deanna I change the 'sort by' to 'newest', then only scan back to where I left off last time.Hope this helps, it's much quicker.
maxiMary

that sounds good Colleen - would not like to have a new thread cos then peeps might miss reading other people's experiences which they may find helpful' Understand what you're saying Deanna and thanks for the comments but Colleen is right

Morning all, just up! He is out so nipped on to see what's what. Catch you all later.
Lizx

Hi Dave nice to see you looking in.

I have sent pm to new posters. Hope I got them all!

Deanna I do the same as Mary. Set to newest. Agree with Ann there are some post's on here that are very sad and I wouldn't want those who posted them to get lost in all the other threads.

Caz (C) why don't you read the poems and let yourself have a good cry, release some of that tension. Stop hiding it. It'll make you feel better I'm sure. xxx

Caz (Y) Did you talk to your family recently? How are you ? Sending you lots of love xxx

Jude thanks for the photos. You and your sister are so alike. What a lovely family you have. x

Hi to Liz, Jules, Ann, Gail, Rebekah, Joy, Irene, If I missed you give us a nudge sorry xxxxx

Just wanted to say Hi to everyone and what a gorgous day it is today...It makes such a difference to have the sun shine...
Think me and other half will go for a walk.
Kerry

Hi Carole - just exchanged photographs with Yorkshire Caz - we both think each other looks OK!! If anyone wants to see my photo just pm me with your email address - however it comes with a picture of a rabbit and my son's MiL - don't know how to separate them. Only offering this photo as to date it's the best one I.ve ever had taken in the last twenty or so years - black and white - I think I was made for black and white - it's age thing obviously

Hi Kerry. Nice day for a walk. xxx

ok, here goes.

I reordered my prescription last Tuesday and by Thursday night they had still not been delivered. I cant get into my Chemist because of wheelchair access issues so get them to deliver.

A friend had suggested that I should maybe not take them anymore, and I had in fact thought the same as because of the low dosage I was not sure they had made any difference. I came to the conclusion the doc and chemist thought the same.

However I still called the chemist and asked where they were knowing I still had 2 left from previous packet.

They gave me some story about not wanting to deliver to a property where more than one flat had access to same letterbox. They didnt have this issue a month ago.

Anyway I told them to redeliver which they did.

So I came home Friday and for some reason needed to have an alcoholic drink, (not drunk alcohol since December 15th). I opened a bottle of wine and finished it last night.

Today I decided not to take the tablet and within hours I am upset with comments made by my best friend (of 22yrs) in relation getting together for my birthday (end of Feb).

I really want to take time off the pills but am scared of what I (and others) will go through as a result.

I will really need to take them for the next month (from 2nd week in March onward) because life is going to be hell at work due to a number of good friends, (some have been my rock in the last 6 months) leaving.

I may be on this thread more often they you would like me to be.

just to say thank you to carole for your pm and every one for your advise hope you all having a nice day elaine