Just needed to be heard for a little while

oldestgnome

So still better than not being there

haybel19

whitewing wrote: »

This seems to be a very good article about the biological basis of anxiety disorders. A lot seems very familiar to me - I wish I'd known this when I was a teenager:

http://sevencounties.org/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=38470&cn=1

ETA: Also, WaS, I have to say that you are sounding much, much happier these days - more lighthearted.

I have noticed this as well and it is so lovely to see. Go team WaS.

Whilst we are on the topic of thanks i am very sorry but i never remember to thank anyone but it goes without saying i think you are all fab. I also never look to see if i have been thanked as and i am quite embarrassed it just never occurred to me that i might be.

I will start using the thanks button as i think it is such a lovely way to join in and i love the reasons and explanations people have come up with.

haybel19

whitewing wrote: »

No, I didn't see those posts. All the more reason for decluttering - easier to cope with your house collapsing on you. I even more admire you to be posting when you have such a lot going on.

I got a hug today from a strapping young male. Remember when I said that during my post natal depression, I got unreasonably irritated by a particular member of staff and I knew that I was being irrational? Obviously I hid it better than I thought as I bumped into him in town today. I haven't seen him for years. It was great because it feels that something else from my past has been put to rest.

I have your DP to thank for that, WaS, as it was outside Superdrug when I went to take my unwanted medicines.

I have quite a good declutter of paperwork before I left this morning. And cleared the table of crafting stuff. So I felt good and calm, which was just as well as DH was sick all over the bathroom and his clothes. I told him he would feel better now, but DD was looking for reassurance as she hasn't seen him ill. (He has just been sick again so we will have to see how things pan out today. He is meant to be helping me at work as I have some staff off on holiday).

Ohh Whitewing you craft?!!! What sort of crafts do you do?

haybel19

Waves_and_Smiles wrote: »

Good Afternoon! Just staggered up to unpack an Approved Food order. They clearly believe I need more treats in my life. I ordered a lucky box and got 3 packs of sweets, 2 cans of Dr Pepper, a cupcake mix and a jar of jam among other things. Funniest thing of all is a huge tin with no label, could be anything! Not bad for 1p. Coffee then I shall catch up soon.

Ohhh cool What is an approved food order WaS?

whitewing

haybel19 wrote: »

Ohh Whitewing you craft?!!! What sort of crafts do you do?

I pretend I craft as I don't seem to get around to it much. I love scrapbooking. I also make cards sometimes. I think I'll get back into it more when DD is old enough not to pilfer my equipment the moment I get it out. She spent a good hour yesterday chopping up scrap paper with my guillotine thing. Luckily she is careful with it.

haybel19

I freelance design for a few craft mags- I do both card and 3d papercraft projects.

I also scrapbook and am doing a cake decorating class but these are just for me.

Ohh so excited to discover you craft!

whitewing

You sound very talented haybel. I am not in that league but could enough for family.

WaS, I am looking forward to hearing about the decluttering. Bet you are worn out.

Waves_and_Smiles

I did it! Today I decluttered-

something beginning with P A pack of pens
something beginning with L Pile of laces from old boots
something beginning with A An apple corer
something beginning with Y A broken yoghurt maker
something beginning with I An icing syringe and nozzles (I have another)
something beginning with N 2 necklaces
something beginning with G A cheese grater (have another)

something beginning with M Muffin pan (have another)
something beginning with U Broken umbrella
something beginning with S Pack of straws I will never use
something beginning with I 2 empty ink cartridges
something beginning with C 2 empty cinnamon jars

Which along with a huge hamster cage today and 5 items of clothing means I cleared 2 shelves of the cupboard! I am going to flop and pop bubbles now.

whitewing

Happy popping. That is marvellous progress. I am impressed that you managed it in just one day.

I cleared out DH's car door today - full of rubbish. I am trying to do little bits at the moment when I notice them. There are still some bigger areas to do something with.

whitewing

How have the voices been today?