rough time

[Bella1978]

@outlander

omg i just ate a sausage roll, a pie and a large easter egg! im full now lol. and now i feel sick - my own fault lol ... i keep myself amused haha

ah ok luv, i understand why you were worried. and yes, you ended up having a busy easter break!

i definitely need to keep a close eye on mum's behavioural changes as it may well be a uti and not her mental health declining. so many things to look out for luv!

i stayed in bed until about noon today which was good. just what i needed and i went for a walk too 🙂 me good girl.

im ok luv, just listening to some music - have you heard of hillsong united - they have religious songs and they are so calming.

x

ps - im still full lol

[outlander]

Lol well at least your full @bella1878

Im always busy lol this times no different.
There are many many things to watch esp in the elderly arent there. Good info to have though thats for sure.

A lie in and a walk sounds like a good day. Im not religious so i dont listen to those but im glad it's calming for you. Amt im laying in bed resting and have my essential oils up and running. I find it helps me.
Do you like essential oils?

[Bella1978]

@outlander

me very full *pats me belly* :))

i love burning candles - i find the scents very calming, and listening to music very calming too. good girl for resting - its about 10.30 over there isnt it? it is 8.30 here. im reading up on uti's and how to prevent them. but yeah, im just relaxing in bed too. 

do you have much planned for tomorrow ? i have my counselling appt at carers wa in the morning. i may have a day off from visiting mum. have been up and down from the hospital and clinic since last monday . mum also gave me her washing so must get that done for her - she's expecting clean clothes on wednesday haha

[outlander]

Ive got an oil diffuser @Bella1978 its ny new favourite thing and i find it rather helpful too. Even in the day when geting really jittery.
Yep its just after 1030 here now. I have troubles adjusting from daylight saving hard.
Theres a few tips on uti mainly drinking alot of water and also wiping front to back. Thise i find are the 2 main tips.

No not alot planned. I was going to a social grouo but i got cancelled for tomorrow and that was nearly an all day thing so now nothing really planned. A counselling session for you sounds good and a day off too. You mum will be ok for a day do you can rest abit too.

[Bella1978]

@outlander

it is awesome when you find something that works for you ... certain smells conjure up so many different feelings for us, don't they? my mum used to wear a certain perfume when i was younger - whenever i smell it, it takes me back to my childhood. im happy that you have something that helps you to relax.

if also find when i get worked up, or anxious, and i go for a good walk and work up a sweat (like i did this morning) it tends to calm me down. its trying different things and seeing what works for us.

yup, mum drinks lots of water and wipes front to back. i found some other handy tips and have printed them out.

ooh what is the social group for? i want to start going to support groups for carers. yes, i will give mama a rest from me - she seen my ugly mug every day for the past week haha

x

[outlander]

Yep @Bella1978 lavender is one of my favourites so i use that one alot.
Walking seems to help alot of people with mh issues. I use to walk alot now slowly stopped doing it. I just cant really be bothered and finding it boring doing it without anyone.
Yep we all have things that do and dont work well for us and we are always learning new things too.
The social group was just suppose to be something fun but its not and its unwelcoming but it only goes for 12 weeks so sticking it out to overcome abit of the social fears. Making it more an experience rather than anything else. 6 weeks in and they are still veryunwelcoming towards me. Was suppose to be for young (up to 30 yrs) but they are all older than that. Was hoping to make some friends but its not to be.
Maybe something better will come up that i could try.

[Bella1978]

@outlander

yeah, walking can be a bit boring on our own. do you enjoy jogging? also, i bring some music with me when i go walking. sometimes i just like to stay quiet and think about things, clear my head, etc

im sorry to hear that the social group is unwelcoming. its hard sometimes as there is such a mixture of different personalities. good on you for sticking at it. and it would be hard for you if everyone is older than you. i went to a carers lunch thing one day and didn't connect with anyone, they were older and tended to socilise amongst themselves. it's hit and miss with support groups, or any other meet up type thing.

sweetheart, i may turn in for the night. starting to get a bit sleepy - old age catching up with me plus i have a very full belly haha

[outlander]

Nab i dont jog @Bella1978 ill find something to do im sure. Yeh they are a hit and miss with those groups. Hopefully something comes up for us both hey.

Goodnight lovely sleep well ❤

[Bella1978]

@outlander

sweet dreams gorgeous gal ... i really enjoy our chats *hugs*

i hope you sleep well. let me know how you go with the nurse tomorrow re: your hand.

xxxxxxxxxxx

[Snowie]

Good morning sis @outlander, I hope today is a good one for you sweetie.