How is everyone feeling? (31)

[Rocket Spud]

Sorry, didn't know i'd ticked the box limiting PMs to mods and friends only. When i did that is anyone's guess Biscuits will tell me anyway (she's a bit of a gossip )

[biscuits]

^ The things I know, spud. The things I know. The things I wish I didn't know, tbh!

You limited PMs on December 18th 2019 because people kept PMing you to ask where their parcels are.

Thanks for a Spud and Biscuit exclusive, Dean. I'll check it now.

[anxiouslondoner]

Not in a good way.

I wish something gave me enthusiasm for life, as I have none.

[Dougella]

^ Could that be a part of depression for you?

[choirgirl]

Sad.

[Rocket Spud]

^^ What's up, Choirgirl?

Originally Posted by biscuits

^ The things I know, spud. The things I know. The things I wish I didn't know, tbh!

You limited PMs on December 18th 2019 because people kept PMing you to ask where their parcels are.

Thanks for a Spud and Biscuit exclusive, Dean. I'll check it now.

Pfft, you don't scare no one!

That's probably not far from the truth!

[choirgirl]

^^Thanks
^I've already yammered on about it.

[Clumsy*]

@Biscuits @RocketSpud thank you, you lovely people

My son is an anxious child with difficulty making friends, just like me. He was very stressed when I collected him yesterday from his first day. Said he got lost and it took him forever to find a classroom he was supposed to go to. He perked up though after having a good snack. And I found out he hadn't drunk anything the whole day

We spent the evening studying the map of the school and this morning he was quite excited to go back, so yesterday can't have been too bad.

I'm hoping he will ride out this transition phase with no major trauma, but I know with our anxiety brains it's bound to be tricky.

[Dougella]

^ Can he take a small bottle of drink in his backpack with him? (Do kids still use backpacks to take to school!) It's a big transition to secondary school but I hope your son can settle down ok.

[Clumsy*]

^I sent him with a bottle of water and a small carton of juice for in his packed lunch but they were intact when he came back. He also barely touched his sandwich. I think he forgot to eat and drink due to stress.

I explained to him yesterday that if he doesn't drink or eat properly, it's going to affect his energy levels and mood.

The fact that he got lost indicates to me that he was too shy to ask for help or to tag along other kids.

I'll see if its better today.

But yeah you're right. It's a monster of a transition.

Thanks Dougella

[biscuits]

^ has something happened?

^^ I guess he's so used to having drink breaks in primary school; it's an adjustment in self-care to think to have a drink without being reminded! I do that as an adult, suddenly realise I haven't had a drink of water for most of the day - especially if I'm busy.

Maybe he can invite a friend from his tutor group round for dinner or a homework session with snacks. It might help him buddy up with someone and they can walk to lessons etc.

He'll be a pro at it all come week three.

[Appear]

Worn out.

I'm also at a conference thingy away from home for most of next week. Vaguely apprehensive about the in-person socialising with people I've spent very little time with in the real world.

[biscuits]

^ oooh. meals included?

[SFC01]

bit bruised from but feeling good peeps

xx to you all

[biscuits]

My tongue is swollen. To the point where I keep accidentally biting it and making it more swollen.

[Clumsy*]

Originally Posted by biscuits

He'll be a pro at it all come week three.

Cheers Biscuits. Yes, fingers crossed. He was feeling much more positive today. I'm a happier mummy tonight.

Aw how come your tongue is swollen? Is it due to an allergy?

@Tembo I'm hoping there will be help for businesses, the same as "Eat out to help out". Surely they can't let so many businesses go under?

[biscuits]

^ aww that's great to hear (read!)

[Appear]

Originally Posted by biscuits

^ oooh. meals included?

Aye. Main reason I'm going!

[Rocket Spud]

Ready to go. To do what, i don't know. Showered, teeth. I've just had breakfast. No hangover. No hangover. Cuppa tea about to be brewed...

[EmBob]

Tired. Last night I had dreams that I was being chased and clawed at by a cheetah, followed by having to save a baby from a very aggressive pug - which is actually way scarier than it sounds.

I then had hours of intrusive thoughts (which I pretended were dreams so I sound more normal) about my parents "abandoning" me because recently they've been expressing more interest than usual in moving to the countryside. This would be devastating but since I'm a grown-up now, I think I'd have to pretend this was completely fine and I was very happy for them. My morning brain thinks it's doubtful they would actually go, especially not in the next few years, but night time brain does not listen to reason.

Oh and last night before falling asleep, I complained that Tiny Human was being too quiet and I was worried, so he taught me a lesson by jumping on my cervix repeatedly from 4am onwards.

[Indigo_]

Originally Posted by EmBob

Oh and last night before falling asleep, I complained that Tiny Human was being too quiet and I was worried, so he taught me a lesson by jumping on my cervix repeatedly from 4am onwards.

I remember this part well! Mine always thought midnight was the party hour.

[Rocket Spud]

Plop. I've done nothing today. Not drinking isn't the answer. Of course it was never going to be. Doing stuff is. I had the whole day to 'do'. I knew this and knew i should've planned to do something.

At least i've got tomorrow. And i've saved myself some money. I've gained some health points no doubt too. Small steps and all that.

[Clumsy*]

^yep. Always celebrate the little victories. And it sounds like you've already got a plan for next time. Good for you Spud.

Well it turns out I've got covid. It is the 2nd time. Last time I got it was around this time of the year as well.

[Amara 94]

Anxious. I’m riding in heritage tube stock today. I’m feeling nervous about how the experience would be.

[Dougella]

Originally Posted by Clumsy*

^yep. Always celebrate the little victories. And it sounds like you've already got a plan for next time. Good for you Spud.

Well it turns out I've got covid. It is the 2nd time. Last time I got it was around this time of the year as well.

Oh no! Hope you feel better soon. Do your kids have it too?

[Amara 94]

Anxious travelling somewhere I haven’t been through a route I don’t normally go.

[Rocket Spud]

Originally Posted by Clumsy*

^yep. Always celebrate the little victories. And it sounds like you've already got a plan for next time. Good for you Spud.

Well it turns out I've got covid. It is the 2nd time. Last time I got it was around this time of the year as well.

How're you feeling today?

[Rocket Spud]

Probably as good as i've been for a while of a Sunday evening. This is nice. Nice and boring. I wish i was able to swap out booze for weed, that would be nice

[Dougella]

^ There are ways, both legal and non legal

[Rocket Spud]

Yeah, i can get some if i want, but it probably wouldn't be wise.