[allthegirls6]

Im on a weeks leave from work. Got no plans, feeling rather low, struggling with new meds and no T as she is away. Im worried that i will spend a week just getting lower. I would love to be able to do somethingh constructive with my time or at the very least not spend a week on the floor not eating.

[wanttoheal]

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can you take some of the time and create a corner somewhere in your house that you can make just for you? decorate it, maybe even paint it if you can, but even if not, get a comfy chair, soft blanket, puzzles, whatever makes ya'll feeel nicer? It might take a few days to get it just right and a few days to really enjoy it and make changes. then you have a place just for you that you can go to whenever ya'll are feeling down.

I hope you have a peaceful week and i hope you feel better.

Can you get away for a few days?

Maybe you take your niece and nephew to a movie, or shopping.

Better yet, you could shop and buy stuff for me. I wouldn't mind.

You can fly over here. We can take all the girls to Disney and hug Mickey Mouse.

And then we can have breakfast at Cinderella's Royal Table and see ALL the Disney Princesses. And the are NOT yucky at all.

i'm not sure where you live but how about getting outside and finding a small patch of land to plant a few flowers in?.....i always find that to be so gratifying as you can watch the constant growth of the plants and know that you have prettied upa little piece of the world.....you could plant a few PETUNIAS.....

[allthegirls6]

You are all very kind. I have to do something, a cosy corner sounds like a good idea. I need to try very hard this week as i have to be careful i dont go under, no T is scary in itself but worse when things are bad. Im going to try and get something done each day, even if its a little thing.

I have a garden so i can cut the grass. I have just booked an appointment to get my hair cut on Monday.

Im just a little afraid for myself this week.

[wanttoheal]

i can understand that. it's hard for me when t is gone as well. does she have any back up for you in case you need it? do you remember last year when she went away? you really did so well. we will help you all we can. i believe in you and think you can do this.

You are light years away from where you were last time Auds. You've made so many incredible changes and it's important to remember that!

We will all do this with you as long as you don't mind us hanging out with you.

[allthegirls6]

Thank you wantto,

I needed to hear that. I can do it. Im going to try so very hard. Yes i do have back up if things get hard. I have the name of another T that i could call.

I have to be very careful not to get over loaded this week. Thank you ever so much for the offer of help. Im going to need some help this week. Its only Saturday and my T is going to call me a week on Sunday and i need to make sure i dont go under between now and then.

[allthegirls6]

Petunia,

Im never going to mind you hanging around. Its a very safe and special feeling it gives us all.

Thank you ever so much. Im going to try very hard indeed.

[SongBirdandDaisy]

Hi ATG's,

I panicked when T went away, eventhough he gave me his email address and the number for a T who was just for me. A special T who handles people like me. But, it wasn't T.

I know, oh yes I know, how hard and scary it is without T. They become our lifeline. Even if we don't call, we know they are there. But your T is still there, just not "there". And, I believe it was Petunia who said, you've come a long way since last year. So, this time is different.

I'm here too. I know I haven't been and don't know what 3 hours from now will bring, but you can PM me if you want and I will try very hard just to check in on you.

Hugs to all of you,
Anne

[January]

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I am here for you, too. You have grown so much since last year. I believe in you. Take good care of yourself and know that all your friends are here for you.

Many safe hugs,

Jan

[Fuzzybear]

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love,
Furry Paws

[allthegirls6]

Thank you fuzzy and January. It means alot to us girls

[LILITH]

Hello ATG I like having a corner of just your own...... you can go out a bit and watch some and movies....... I will be around just give out a shout..... Lilith

One thing I do when my therapist SKR was out of town or just on vaction Was think about my sessions with her and plan an activity to do around on of those topics something that involved alot of time like a craft project or a workbook activity that had many parts to it I could change creatively in various ways. Then when SKR came back I showed her what I did whenever I was having a hard time and or missed her. when SKR found out that I sometimes have trouble with her being gone or unavalable we fell into a routine where she would photocopy workbooks or give me something to work on or keep track of and I would do that while she was gone. By doing this it didn't feel like she was gone. 98% of therapy anyway is the client doing the work and applying what they learn in sessions to their outside of sessions life anyway so bringing therapy activities outside of the therapy sesssion is just a normal part of therapy.

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[Gemstone]

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[January]

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You are most, most welcome.

Safe, soft hugs,

Jan

[allthegirls6]

Thanks everyone! Im touched and pleased at the same time.

Well its Monday and so far ive not been on the floor. I took some of "Myselfs" advice and im working on some stuff from T that seems to be helping. Ive also made my safe place and ive been using that alot. I bought some new books and have been reading.

Today I got my hair cut and also mowed the lawn! The sun is shining and im still here.

Tomorow Ive got an interview for a Saturday job! I have just left the Territorial Army (part time soldier) and had free time on my hands so applied for a job i saw. Anyways, the guy called me today and ive got an interview 2morow! Fingers crossed.

Thank you so very much for listening to me

[kimmydawn]

I missed this, girls, and I'm sorry.

Y'all are so special, unique and awe-inspiring. I want to be like y'all when I grow up.

Thank you always for sharing. You're an inspiration.

KD

[allthegirls6]

What a very kind thing to say, thank you big ears

Glad it helped. Hang in there.

[January]

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Please let us know how the job interview goes. I am so proud of you for the creative, good things you are doing for yourself! Look at you! It's wonderful!!!!


Hugs,

Jan

[bipolar_bear]

Good luck on the job interview. You certainly have been busy. I'm glad you're being so creative.

[allthegirls6]

Once again thank you all for your support. Its got to Tuesday and I still havent ended up on the floor and Ive had a meal just about every day.

I got the job i was telling you about, I start on 17 June! I will still have my proper job mon - fri, this one is just a way to get out and do something at the weekend. Imagine me getting the job!

Today, apart from my interview, i went food shopping! and sat in my garden reading my book and also got some household chores done!

My T also sent me a card which i got today to let me know she hadnt forgot me. She is due to call me on Sunday.

Thanks again everyone, your support really makes a difference to us girls.