General Chat

Hi all,
just want to say a quick well done to Jules for having the courage to say no. I do it sometimes and feel the weight almost literally comes off my shoulders so I know how you feel. Make the most of your ME time. We will come up with a plan of action for the next meeting at your place, if it has to be so.
Btw, if your couscous was the Ainsley Harriott packet one, I love that, could almost live on it!
It is great with baked sausages, or a salad, goes with so many things, I wouldn't be without it in the cupboard. Never had it with Ryvita tho lol
To every one else Hi, Happy Easter and will try to pop back on later in 'normal' hours but must do some calls and things I missed yesterday and put the laundry away, got it all dry thank heavens, was like a Chinese laundry in here lol
love and hugs to all
Lizxxx

Jules, that is it, a barbecue but also ask a few of your friends as well. maybe somebody from Genes who lives close (you could meet up beforehand), or somebody from where you work.

And, no shame in seeing a psychiatrist for a chat but i am not sure that i think it very kind of your OH to suggest it when you were obviously feeling low because then it comes over as an accusation. He did know what you were like before you moved there to be with him didn't he? Anyway ask to be referred for counselling and see if you can beat it but on your terms and in your time and because you want to.

Would you feel better if the ex wasn't there? and do you feel as if you are on trial so to speak, to be better than her? I am sure there is no need or they would still be together. (possession is nine tenths of the law etc)

Ann
Glos

hi everyone carole i dont no how you do it rember everyones name ,hope everyone enjoying there holiday break ,well im feelin a little better today best ive felt in weeks ,still a little shakey but nothing compared to resently ,had a heart to heart with oh this morning tryed to explain how im feeling and my worries so i think that helped a little ,but dont think he quite understood it all . one more worry coming up on the 15 april when he sees heart surgion so ill probley get panicky /anx again around then ,so will have to call on you all again probley wish everyone well regards to all xxelaine xx

Elaine, glad you feel better today, you call on us all you like. I am sure that your OH understands more than you think.

Ann
glos

Well everyone I have come on to say goodnight to you all.


I'm going to try and stay up until after the PASSION which starts at 9.00 I think. I'm usually asleep by then, but it is nice to sit with my OH and enjoy a bit of 'late' TV.

Didn't sleep for more than 2 hours at a time last night.... may have to join your club Joyce P...

Have a lovely evening all of you whatever you decide to do.

God Bless,
Deanna XX

Goodnight Deanna

Gill

Oh Joyce I'm so sorry!!! pmsl. I just came on to read whats happening today and saw a comment about me making 2000 post!! Honest I'd no idea. In fact I went back to general topics and found there were 2028 post's on here!! I don't look at that, just look for our thread !!!

I also saw Ann G asked if I have a good memory to remember all those names so looked at my last post and all the names in it!! pmsl again!! I can't remember what happened today or what I said a minuite ago normally. I'm an air brain, lol sat with hand over my mouth laughing x

I'm just so pleased we have all been able to gather our experiences here to help each other. I couldn't do it alone, and I haven't !! Thank you to you all xx

Elaine you are bound to feel anxious with oh when he goes for his test's, but you coped so well with the funeral you will cope with the hospital, it wont be so hard. OH will understand better now you explained to him how you feel, but unless you have suffered it yourself it will be hard to know what you are feeling and worrying about. The more you try to hide it the deeper the problem will get. Keep talking to us. I'm sure we will do our best as a group to get you through. xxx

Jules what a treat! Bed until dinner time. What do you mean you're not from the same background as them? I think you are right not to have the next do at your house, you can't get up and go when you have had enough. Could you meet some of them in a smaller group? Then when you next have to meet you will have a better relationship with them, and stuff to talk about. To say "No I'm not going", was strong of you, it's shows you can stand up for your self.

Joyce just noticed your times of posting too!!!
12.49 and 12.51 mine in the middle at 12.49 !!

anyone seen or heard from Jenny Mommylonglegs.
I hope you are ok Jenny.
Haven't seen Betty/John but I think she might be at her son's?
As I won't be able to get on much during the day over the next few days will say hello, and Happy Easter to all, hope you can all find a way to feel happy at least some of the time, and try to forget your worries for a little while.
Will be thinking of you all,
Lizxxxxxxxxx

Morning everyone

Very teary again today but that's life with me.

Ycaz hope your feeling better today,

Malc I am on benefits too and get a lot of nasty comments about it - usually by those they made me ill in the 1st place - ignore them as I keep getting told just stay here and talk to people who do understand.

Jenny my life could read like a sad book but I don't have your strength to write it all down.

Everyone else - I am glad to have 'met' you on here.

Will be back a little later.

Gill

Betty is at her sons he has been poorly with a chest infection.

Hi Gill good morning. Whats up today? Did you not sleep well? Look there you are giving support to Malc!! Well done. Now isn't that a little sign of you getting over the lowest you have been. I think it is.
Lovely to see that xxx

Jenny, yes I have also been thinking of you please come and talk to us again xx

Malc have you still got man flu? Come on mate it dosen't last this long!! Where are you? xx

Morning All,
Hi Gill, you will be up and down but one day you will find you are having more ups than downs. Lovely to see you are still with us, I feel a bit better today thanks I think my couple of days in bed did the trick.
You know Gill, if you think about it you could write down your feelings, even if it is a couple of sentences at a time. It will help you to get things in perspective, I bet Jenny feels a lot lighter in her mind for doing it.
Where are you Jenny?? Are you ok?
Come to think of it where is Angela, can't remember seeing her when I read through this morning.

Malc I agree with Gill, ignore them, until they have stood in your shoes they have no idea what you have gone through. How are you going to manage if you don't get benifits.
Hey Gill, I've just realised, you have come out with a word of advice and encouragement for someone else, good on yer girl. You definitely belong with us now lol.

What is it with these Joyces, Dutch rang me after tea last night, she had me laughing till tears rolled down my cheeks and my voice was all croaky when she'd done, nearly lost it again. Then I come on here this morning and find our Joyce JP at it, I'm sat all on my own at three in the morning laughing out loud and wiping tears. Oh it's good to be back.

Jules, I think you made the right choice for you at the time, with me having no confidence I know exactly what you went through, and I turn things down, your not on your own.Hope you enjoyed the peace and quiet.
I'll just have to say hello to everyone else as I need to get dressed now, think I'll stay up today for a while.

Caz xx

I really should get on this thread more, i do appologise,
thinking of you all

xxLynnxx


A heart that feels another’s pain
is often blessed with the power to heal it. !!!


Our strength often increases in proportion
to the obstacles imposed upon it !!!


Out of all the treasures in the world there is nothing more
precious than giving someone a piece of your heart.. !!!

Just a quicky to let you all know I am ok. Was out most of the day yesturday.
Going for an eye test this morning, but will be around this afternoon and evening.

Thanks Jenny xx

Jenny glad you are OK, we wondered where you are (one of the penalties of posting on this thread is that when you don't appear we nag!!!)

Malc, where are you. Re your benefits thread. The people that matter know why you are on benefits and know you would rather not be so don't beat yourself up about it.

Liz, hope you have a good weekend and we will see you when you can sneak time on here.

Gill, glad you posted although sorry you are a bit down. If you can't write your 'story' on here, have you thought about writing it all down in a private diary?

YCaz, Good that you want to stay up and doesn't a good laugh make you feel better.

Carole I can't believe you remembered all those names without a list, well done. I don't think you are the air brain you say you are!!!

Jules, how are things today? Feeling OK?

Elaine, you will cope with the hospital when you have to, i think you are stronger than you feel you are.
Ann GG, What weather are you going to send up to us here in Glos today?
Gail, Angela Joyce and anyone I have forgotten (because I have not got Carole's memory!) Hope you are having a good Easter ..
Lynne, very well chosen thoughts for this thread, thank you.
Don't forget everywhere will be shut tomorrow (unless you have a convenient Indian type shop near you.


Ann
Glos

Hi... hoping this Easter weekend brings some joy for all :)

Liz I've sent you *mail* at last lol..thinking of you :))

Marion xxxx

Nobody around obviously.

Hi all, just sneaked on lol but have to get ready and brave the elements in a bit, have errands to do in the city. If the wind would drop it would be lovely out there, bright and sunny with blue skies and fluffy white clouds, probably full of snow lol!
Catch you all later, take care,
Gill, chin up and fingers up to anyone who is not nice about benefits, as you will see from Malc's thread, I know what it is like and am sick of scrimping and scraping.
I will go and blow my euromillions winnings from last night, all £6.70/£6.90 of it lol (Can't remember what it said on the site now, but not a lot lol)
Love to all, thanks for all pms etc and I will respond later tonight.

Marion, fingers crossed hon.
Lizxxxx

Afternoon(or whatever) everyone.

Ycaz, I've not been online because I had my sister here yesterday & first thing this am. She has now gone to stay at our brother's house. She is in Oxon, I'm in N.Herts & bruv in Suffolk. Hope everyone is enjoying their Easter.

Angela

Hello everyone, hope you are all ok.

I am quiet cheery today, I really think I must try and look to the future, rather than dwelling on the past.

Hubby wont be too pleased when he gets back from the pub though. I just had my eyes tested again and they have deteriorated, so decided to have some new frames also. £166 altogether, can't wait to see his face when he gets in.

Jenny xx

hello everyone

Trying to cheer up a bit, I just got up early this morning and was teary - no reason really.

I don't think I could write it down Ann having lived through my life I for 1 wouldn't want to read about it.

anyway hope everyone is having fun watching the skies turn from sunny blue to black and snow and then back to blue again - it being doing this all afternoon here.

Take care

Gill