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Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

Icecream all round I say ... because we can 😀

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

@Carlachris 

Your words are so supportive ... thank you.

I hope your ice cream was delicious

 

I like the idea of head phones and music

 

I tried to work with Mr W in the garden  this morning but it is was not working so I came away and have spent the morning mostly on the phone. 

 

It's finding a way  to be in the right head space to do that rather than feeling hurt and breaking down 

 

So appreciate your support 

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

Thanks @Former-Member things are a bit settled this week, it ebbs and flows as we all know 😊. Hope all is well for you?

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

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Big cyber-hug for anyone who needs one ..... 💕

@Dunks @Sophie1 @Carlachris @Former-Member @Sasha_86 @Determined @fraser845 @Former-Member @Shaz51 ...... anyone I have missed ?❣️

 

Startibg to consider whether my mr.’s go-go-go-go all day every day could be mania ? Dunno ..... and dunno what I would do with that information even if the answer is yes or maybe ..... all I know is that we need to stay out of his way or he either becomes aggressive or goes into a melt-down, which is aggressive anyway ...... and the few moments in the day when he is not completely driven are otherwise quite civil.

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

@Sasha_86 

BPii symptoms in relation to hypomania have stabilised following a med tweak ... yay

Anxious distress has been debilitating for Mr D.

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

Hope you enjoyed the coffee and some time out @Sophie1 @! Saturday mornings are always my time of the week (when I can!) for me to just do me, coffee shopping, brunch with friends or just sitting back and sinking myself into a good book! Ive also been getting reiki of late which is so healing and helpful 😊

@Former-Member  @Faith-and-Hope  @Dunks  @Carlachris  What do you all find is helpful self care wise to keep you moving through the days and nights?

 

 

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

Small steps and small wins hopefully @Former-Member  things stay stable for a little while for the both of you!  

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

When tension gets high and stays that way for a few weeks, I do the plaza neck massage thing ..... and I include a lot of walking in my week (if I can walk somewhere, I do, sometimes in combo with public transport) .....: I take myself off for quiet coffees in  (relatively) calm environments ..... and forget about everything else when I am in an art studio at uni for a couple of hours ......

@Sasha_86 

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

@Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Sasha_86 @Carlachris @Sophie1 

Well for me it has been spending time with my dog,  gardening,  reading .... so note to self  ..... start doing them again lol

Re: Partners who chose to stay for the long haul

Great idea @Faith-and-Hope 

I was only just talking to darling about a foot massage at the local shopping centre.

But then the thought of getting presentable enough to go back into town was too much lol. 

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