Black dog gang 2..

Thankyou Annie

Nonnie I think I will also have long wait for counselling.
The well person clinic (I'm still not sure I have got the right terminology, as I was in a bit of a stew!) is a one off appointment at our drs surgery.
To discuss issues that are affecting the patients life and well being.
I think it is with a psychologist and last for about an hour.

The form was a tick the box for bereavnent, stress, depression, anxiety and anger issues etc.
I think I ticked all except anger issues!

It is possible that the appointment is to decide the type of help the patient requires.

I will report back after the appointment.

I gave since learned that another health clinc in the same Shire (different town) offers the same type of clinic.
Nonnie Would it be worth enquiring at your health clinic.
It is done by self referral.

Annie....sorry to hear of your bereavement, and your health problems. Hopefully, you'll be seen and treated very soon. x

Well done Cherry and I hope it comes soon. Good idea I think to keep it quiet too.

Very brave of you Annie...

Boiling hot here just North of Cardiff, anyone else hot? Thank goodness I have lots of ice in my freezer as iced drinks have been needed all day....whew...

Lovely MIND

Wow will have a look at that Annie don’t think we have one, but definitely going to look. Thank you Annie

Very hot hear South Yorkshire, just having a thunderstorm at the minute no rain just very hot, time for the hot tub I think some relaxing hopefully

Thank you Salsa

Do check Joce, perhaps your local MIND isn’t as active perhaps it’s more active.

Sparkle I am not going to think about it , time enough come Tuesday for the stomach churning etc ?

Cherry don’t hold back in the consultation x

Found a word new to me .

When we wake in the morning and have anxious thoughts ?

We don’t, we are awfulizing ?

Good word Annie ?

It amused me Joce so I had to share it. ?

I so wish I could relax my shoulders , they must be close to my ears most of the day.

Hi Annie and everyone.

Yes for anyone of us with anxiety you are so right that it is truly awful. No if's or but's about it . Morning anxiety grrrrrr for those of us who endure it leads towards your new word Annie of aw.....ing.

Just another idea. I love words and the power of right words. I did look up words this morning that have the opposite meaning/thinking to the word awful. These were my favourite ten -

1. Admirable.

2. Calming.

3. Comforting.

4. Divine.

5. Gentle.

6. Glorious.

7. Peaceful.

8. Pleasant.

9. Safe.

10. MIRACULOUS.. (My very own personal favourite).

May the day be as anxiety free for us all as is possible.

Dawn

Hi all x

Dawn great positive words thank you , I looked up the definition of MIRACULOUS, -

‘ remarkable and bringing very welcome consequences’ ,

You are awarded a ?

Thanks Cherry, I'll look at the GP website and see if there is anything helpful there although the doc didn't mention self referral. Will also take up annie's suggestion.

Phone rang at 2 am and I thought it was the alarm going off so was trying to silence it. DH was muttering 'why don't you answer your phone'. Eventually spoke to DS who couldn't wait to tell me some good news. We couldn't get back to sleep so sat in bed having a drink and telling each other how wonderful our family is. Then just a little sleep before the alarm did go off so got up to do an airport run. Later we have an hour's drive to a party so very tired but happily very proud of DS too. Good things do happen sometimes!

nonnie you have had ‘good news’, so happy for you , enjoy the party x

Nothing like good news to make you happy. So happy for you nonnie enjoy ?

good afternoon all. I am back after an interesting and somewhat stressful holiday. but on the whole i enjoyed it...i look like a stick of rock cream legs...totally white belly...brown t-shirt shaped top . Hope all is well with you all...have i missed much? x

Evening all and thank you for your support.

I will try not to hold back Annie
It will be hard as I don't think that I have ever totally shared my thoughts.
I have always been the care giver even as young child.

Encouraged by my DH we had a pleasant day out at Witley Court in Worcestershire.

Apologies to anyone who lives in the area or has visited this lovely English Heritage site.
But I think a miracle is worth sharing.

Sadly in the late 1930's a fire ravaged through Witley Court.
Attached to the building was a beautiful little Baroque church with a Gold Dome and lovely Clock tower.

Just as the fire was about to reach the church, miraculously the wind changed direction leaving the church completely unscathed and also miraculously no injuries or loss of life.

It is now the Parish church (St Michael and all Angels).
Inside I was immediately transported to Italy.
(Not bad as I have never visited Italy?)

Wishing all the Black Dog gang a peacful night. ?

Thank you Annie for the definition of the word MIRACULOUS. Tomorrow l will try and have a miraculous start to the day rather than an anxious start.
Dawn

The year is half over tonight folks.
Any thoughts from anyone on that?
Dawn

Hi all x

Welcome home nanny glad you enjoyed your holiday, hope you feel better after it.

Cherry yes it may be hard but say what you can , don’t avoid anything which could cause tears x

Loved your telling of the miracle , it surely was one, and great that you found pleasure in your visit x

Joce hello x

I am so bored, cut back on use of iPad, lying on sofa resting leg . Younger daughters husband is home so fewer telephone chats .

Trying not to think about going for the x Ray on Wednesday, no point , I have to have it done. My younger daughter is coming home on Wednesday, she is hoping to be at my home by the time I get back. I will need a cup of tea ?

Dawn you brought MIRACULOUS here m lovely word.

Yes six months have past, I admit I am feeling down, ?January I started therapy and then tried so hard to have a garage for Fred, had such hopes of getting out and about on him, all my plans went wrong.

Need to make new plans ?

New plans a good idea Annie and miracles are lovely too Cherry and Dawn..

Have the best week you can, black dog friends ???

Hi all x

Sparkle hello

Morning all, how are you doing today Annie x

Good morning Joce

I am struggling

How are you ?

Hello everyone.
Dawn, I will be glad when September arrives. I find life less of a struggle when the days aren’t quite so long.
I don’t wish to sound like a misery guts. I have always felt more at ease with the cooler weather and being wrapped up in comfier clothes. I find the light kinder too.