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Ears and throat not so sore, but nearly lost my voice. Quiet day for them at work today x

hi guys i am back from my break away and i must say i am feeling lots better tho i didnt do much i just chilled out and took things easy

im not feeling so panicky as much now so i think these new pills are startting to work yippppppeeeeeeeee lol and im not in tears all the time and i have been managing to get some sleep threw the night tho i dont no how long that will last but im making the n,ost of it

tho my breathing still needs a bit of work i am trying to keep calm


I would like to say a huge thank you to you guys on here for your support

Hi Tinkers, we too are back from our holiday in Dorset, we had a lovely time although sadly it was very windy all week so we didn't get to go down on the beach or do our usual cliff walks, the wind was bitterly cold off the sea. We did get to Lyme Regis and Broadwinsor craft shops ( a bit of a misnomer as the craft shop has closed :-( We visited Abbotsbury for the tropical gardens and the swannery both wonderful and the children's farm which was good for photos. It was cheaper to buy the all in ticket whcih is why we went to the farm.

I am pleased that you enjoyed your holiday and that you feel better. The medication seems to be working doesn't it? That is good. Maybe if you can keep having reasonable nights sleep you will have formed a new sleep pattern. Hope you continue to feel better but do keep in touch with us on here.

Carole, hope you have got your voice back and soon feel a lot better. :-) :-)

i love Abbotsbury not been there for years i used to love going to weymouth too lol

the weather in angelsey was freezing too with horrible winds and rain tho didnt do much i just enjoyed chilling out

i do feel abit better in myself tho still have a long way to go but i can only take one day at a time

I have put about 100 photos of the area on my blog now. If anyone wants the addy PM me.

Hi I always read your comments folk they help me deal with my son who has mental problems and really bad OCD.

He was made redundant a few weeks ago after being with the same local gov. company for 13 years although he only worked 3 days a week.

I have managed to get him to come with me to see his GP later today, although he doesn't have any faith whatsoever in medical workers after once being told to pull his self together.

Your postings are keeping me sane. Thank you one and all.

Hope your son's GP has a better attitude this time FM, it must have been a shock to hom to be made redundant after all that time, he will find it harder than most to adjust I'm sure. I hope he manages to find something else. It is good to know how this thread helps people too.

Thanks for your support AnninGlos. much appreciated. GP arranging for an appointment with PMCT? have to wait at least 4/6 weeks.

He has given him sick note so that he isn't being hustled by jobseekers.

Once again thank you.

Sounds like the doctor was more understanding hten and good that he has been given a sick certificate.

FM pleased your son got a sick note. Some time will help him come to terms with loosing his job. Ask his Dr about a confidence course at your local mental health clinic. They are really useful in helping you realise you are with other people who look 'normal'! I found it helped me to feel less alone and hopeless.

We buried our dogs ashes today. A sad moment

Thank you Carole and so sorry to hear about your beloved pet. Hope you are coping as much as can be expected.

Carole I know how hard it is to lose a pet, having gone through it too many times. Thinking of you and of course sending hugs and support.
FM I am so glad this thread has been a blessing for you, it has really helped many people since our dear Carole initiated it 3 years ago. It truly is amazing to me how one can feel so close to people on the other side of the globe, whom we've never met in person! I can honestly say that I have felt overwhelmed at times by the support I've received through this cyber family. Somehow it is a safe place to share and support. So we welcome you.
Group hug,
Mary (who shouldn't be awake at 1 am, but got a second wind at 11pm!)

Nudging <3

Thank you MaxiMary.

a little update on my panic attacks

i think these new pills are starting to work

i am feeling a bit better tho still feeling dizzie but the panic attacks dont seem as often as they were tho i still have to try and control my breathing as thats still out of place still
also im not in tears 24/7 like i was
my doctor is still keepin a close eye on me to make sure i am ok

also last week when i went to wales most of the week i did get some sleep (yipppppeeeeeee)

and since being back home ive had a couple of nights sleep but ive slept right through the night in which i havemt done in years as im normally up 3 or 4 times threw the night

Sounds good Tinkers, I know it's frustrating to wait for the pills to kick in, we all seem to want everything instantly these days, but things start to turn around when you can finally get a decent night's sleep.
Stay well, we're in your corner.
Mary XXX

Ann and Tinkers pleased you had good holidays.
Tinkers did you get some rescue remedy ? We really recommend it.
Along with the breathing exercise try lying down when you have a few moments to relax and try relaxation . I like to imagine I am alone on a hot beach, the sky is blue with the odd slow moving white cloud. Birds hovering above a clif which gives shelter from any breeze. The sound of the sea gently splashing on the pebbled beach. At the same time controling my breathing. In no time I fall asleep!

Forever' thinking of your son, I know how worried about him you will be feeling xx

Mary how is C getting on in her new job?

thanx ladies

i had a bad night last night i have to watch what im doing to control my breathing and the slightest thing like gettin up to quick can start me bein breathless so last night went in bath came out and sorted my self out and the breathing startin and it took ages for it to calm down tho did evenutally get some sleep

have to go and c the doctor again on monday as he is keepin a close eye on me too

Tinkers, do you have lavender in the bedroom, just a faint smell of it is relaxing, you don't want it too strong.

Carole, you must lie on the same beach as me, I might meet you there one night Lol!!!

I saw somewhere that you can get chewing gum which is rescue remedy.

ann i have a huge lavender bush in garden i might go and pick some and put em in bedroom i lov the smell of lavember lol

im of out tonight going for a meal wiv friends so im hoping this might relax me abit

Have a lovely time tonight.