Far and Away

[Emelia8]

Morning @Zoe7 😊💕

Bit like you,  in that I am feeling really tired. Weeks on end of lack of sleep is taking a heavy toll.  Thank christ I dont have to go to work like you do. 🌷🌻

Just psyching myself up for my 1.30pm EMDR session this arvo. Its really hard going and been dealing with traumas from childhood right through to recent years. Currently dealing with the worst of the traumas and been getting stuck,  so its taking time.  

Been considering this offer of Willow.  Wondering if its fair on a dog to take her on now.  I dont know.  The clinical psych who has offered her to me is the one I have been seeing for about 8 years,  not the same one that I am doing the EMDR with.

The EMDR one is a very specialised trauma specific clinical psych.  Who is very good,  and very cluey.  Think she has far greater insight to me than I have in myself. 

Anyway @Zoe7 I am sorry you have so much going on,  just as school was going back.  Bad timing.  Your students sure are a lucky bunch having such a caring and dedicated teacher and mentor as you.   Hey, a good win by your Eels last night Zoe.  👍

Hi @Faith-and-Hope 🌷🌻 hope your family visit is going well. 

Sending love @Shaz51 ♥

Hello @Former-Member 😄

Emelia 🌺

[Faith-and-Hope]

💖💞 @Emelia8 

My time with my Dad is a bit restricted by Covid precautions, but it’s so good to see him and be with him, even if it’s just for the little everyday things … I still have my studies and legal stuff to see to, and the tune is flying, but it is what it is, and I am grateful for this much.

I hope the weather is lively today where you are, and the garden is bringing you some joy.

Hugs @Zoe7 ….. gently-gently ….. I hope you pick up soon too.  Does a cup of tea help to stabilise the shakiness ?  Sometimes a warm drink, perhaps sweetened just a little, can do that.

[Former-Member]

Hello @Emelia8 @Faith-and-Hope @Zoe7 @tyme @Shaz51 .

Hope everyone is having a reasonable day and something good is coming of it. 

I have been cooking and about to go to the pools.

Enjoy your evening 👍🍀

[Faith-and-Hope]

Enjoy @Former-Member ❣️

[BPDSurvivor]

Hello everyone! @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Emelia8 @Zoe7 @tyme 

[Zoe7]

@Emelia8 It is good you have such a great psychs. The one I had for EMDR was also very  skilled and knowledgeable but it just wasn't for me. We are all different and I am glad it is working for you even though I do know just how hard those sessions are. I hope you are spoiling yourself after your session.

I think Willow would know the love you give her and would give it back in spades Emelia but I understand your apprehension. Still, something to consider.

Yes my Eels had a good win but it should have been more. They stopped in the second half and that won't be good enough against other full strength sides. I cannot believe Cleary being sent off - it was the right decision but I feel for him as he is such a great player and that was just a bad mistake. The outcome could have been much worse so thankful for no injury from it.

@Faith-and-Hope I have slept all day. That means I will have a later than wanted night tonight but I need to start getting things done. Still feeling a little shaky but not as bad - sleep helped. I haven't had a cup of tea for ages - might be a nice change 👍

I know it is hard with D2 to do anything without massive effort and precautions Hon but those moments you can spend with your Dad are priceless 💕 A bugger you still have legal shite to deal with too but hoping your studies are balancing that out a bit. Hugs and hugs to you, D2 and your Dad 💖💖💖

@Former-Member Slept all day so now need to get onto some work. How was the pool?

[Zoe7]

Hi @BPDSurvivor 👋

[Former-Member]

Hello @BPDSurvivor,

Nice to meet you. There's survival yeah !!! Is it possible also to thrive ? 😊👍

[Former-Member]

Hi @Zoe7 

Pool was great thanks for asking. Good luck with all your work. Hopefully you feel refreshed.

Sorry to hear you have had such a hectic week.

But I bet the play is going to be awesome.🌹🌻💜

[BPDSurvivor]

Yes @Former-Member ! I’m not just surviving. I’m definitely thriving! I feel like I’m making up for all the years lost to depression. 

I couldn’t jump out of bed and start each day any faster! Absolutely loving life. 

This is totally different from what it was a few years ago.

I now use my BPD experience to help others. Later this month, I’ll be filming as part of a series of videos to help practitioners, families, people - all about the experiences of BPD. That’ll be interesting. It’s for a medical group.

I just feel my experiences shouldn’t be kept to myself, especially if it will benefit others.