How is everyone feeling? (31) - Page 829

Clumsy* · #**24841** 30th August 2022, 18:58

^If it was me I would have put it down to hormones.

Did you sleep enough last night?
Maybe the humdrum routine of life...

Hollie · #**24842** 30th August 2022, 19:32

^^^ I've been having the same thoughts Tembo. It's a bit scary

it'd be a shame for enjoyable socialising like that to be taken away

Rocket Spud · #**24843** 30th August 2022, 19:49

^^ Actually, my hormones are a little suspect and have been for most of the year, hence why i took some blood tests a few months back. If i had the motivation i'd pursue it further down the line because nothing came up in the results and it's been left at that. My sleep has been off for the past couple of weeks - don't know why. I'm packing in the booze for a while to see how things go, lay off caffeine a little.

Rocket Spud · #**24844** 31st August 2022, 07:55

Headache. I've taken the day off. There wasn't anything planned for me anyway.

Clumsy* · #**24845** 31st August 2022, 10:20

^A day's rest will do you good. Would the headache be linked to yesterday's low mood?

How do you normally get rid of a headache? I am lucky I never get them, but my brother gets migraines and the only thing that helps him is resting in a dark room.

I'm feeling anxious as my kids are going back to school tomorrow.

Rocket Spud · #**24846** 31st August 2022, 10:32

Yeah, hopefully. No good going in with little to do and feeling rubbish. I told them i'd be on call if anything important needs doing. I don't usually get headaches. I thought it would fade away by now, putting it down to a disturbed sleep, but it's still there. It's only mild - it's not stopping me from doing anything.

Are you feeling anxious about... the school run? Having them ready?

Percy · #**24847** 31st August 2022, 11:02

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time Rocket Spud

Rocket Spud · #**24848** 31st August 2022, 11:05

Thanks, Percy

Clumsy* · #**24849** 31st August 2022, 11:42

^^My oldest son starts secondary school, so it's a big change. I'm anxious for everything to go well for him. But I've got to get used to a new setting, with new parents and new routine as well.

On a positive note, we met the class tutor before the summer holiday and he seemed approachable. He also looks like David Tennant

That makes it a bit easier if I have to contact him about my son.

Hope you feel better soon Spud

Rocket Spud · #**24850** 31st August 2022, 17:39

Ooh, scary new stuff. Yeah, i'd be feeling the same as you. Is he okay about it all? Can't you meetup with any of his friends parents from the previous school?

Thanks, Clumsy.

biscuits · #**24851** 31st August 2022, 19:39

Sorry that you're feeling so plop at the moment, Spud

Aww that is exciting, Clumsy! Roll on this time tomorrow so you can feel more relaxed that he's had a great first day

Rocket Spud · #**24852** 31st August 2022, 19:55

Cheers, m'dears. Feeling a little better.

Dean Winchester · #**24853** 31st August 2022, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

^ What's wrong?

Ended up having to go to hospital to get seen. Just been really ill at home ever since though I think I'm starting to get better. I can eat and walk around now and stuff. All I could do for ages was lie flat literally 24/7 staring at my phone.

Thanks for asking <3

Rocket Spud · #**24854** 31st August 2022, 20:36

Blimey, sounds rough. Glad to hear you're on the mend.

biscuits · #**24855** 31st August 2022, 20:38

^^ oh my goodness that sounds scary!! Did they get to the bottom of it?

Dean Winchester · #**24856** 31st August 2022, 20:44

Thanks, guys. Yes, I got answers eventually.
I will send you both a PM with what Im ill with, bc it isn't cringe yet somehow I am cringing xD
Edit: not you, RS, can't receive them apparently

Rocket Spud · #**24857** 31st August 2022, 21:57

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

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biscuits · #**24858** 31st August 2022, 22:18

^ 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 · #**24859** 1st September 2022, 11:06

Not in a good way.

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

Dougella · #**24860** 1st September 2022, 11:15

^

Could that be a part of depression for you?

choirgirl · #**24861** 1st September 2022, 20:05

Sad.

Dean Winchester · #**24862** 1st September 2022, 20:12

^ Hope you feel better soon.

Rocket Spud · #**24863** 1st September 2022, 20:26

^^ What's up, Choirgirl?

Quote:

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 · #**24864** 1st September 2022, 21:29

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

Clumsy* · #**24865** 2nd September 2022, 09:57

@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 · #**24866** 2nd September 2022, 11:58

^ 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* · #**24867** 2nd September 2022, 12:31

^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 · #**24868** 2nd September 2022, 18:01

^ 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 · #**24869** 2nd September 2022, 18:41

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 · #**24870** 2nd September 2022, 18:53

^ oooh. meals included?