Here we can all be heard for a little while. Part 3

Izadora

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Gqot myself a hot water bottle today to heelp my back.

If you can face it (I know how much I hate them, especially in this weather) try an ice pack instead, just make sure you wrap it in a tea towel or kitchen roll first, as it should help to reduce any inflamation.

MU - Very well done on the debts :T

Pyxis

Izadora wrote: »

If you can face it (I know how much I hate them, especially in this weather) try an ice pack instead, just make sure you wrap it in a tea towel or kitchen roll first, as it should help to reduce any inflamation.

Good advice, Izzie.
I would second that.

I would add that after a few seconds, you don't notice the cold.

That sort of sudden back pain, especially after lifting, etc., is a bit like spraining an ankle, so a cold pack is often preferable to heat.

You can always hug the hot water bottle for comfort at the same time.

dandy-candy

Big hugs to you Torry.
I find the period between a loved one dying and the funeral the hardest. I hope you managed to eat something, and that the cat is ok.

Torry_Quine

Friend came round with fish and chips, I enjoyed it. I couldn't find the cat on Monday evening, it was very traumatic.

Pyxis

Torry_Quine wrote: »

Friend came round with fish and chips, I enjoyed it. I couldn't find the cat on Monday evening, it was very traumatic.

Glad you had a nice meal.

Naughty puddy, putting you through that.
Perhaps she smelt the fish and chips and hurried back?

mellymoo74

Glad people helping url Torry
Don't panic about not sleeping just rest eating is important though
Xx

System

[penguin-not bad but could be a bit triggering]3 years self harm free and Swain says he'll put towards my next butterfly tattoo as my valentines/anniversary present. this is the longest i;ve gone without self harm for 20 years. I still have urges but i refuse to give in to them. My legs are covered in scars but bit by bit i'm going over them [penguin]

mellymoo74

You should be proud MU xxx

Pyxis

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

[penguin-not bad but could be a bit triggering][penguin]

Yey! Go you, MessedUp! :dance:

3years! That's quite an achievement! Well done!
And breaking the back of your debts, too!

A whole 'new, improved' MU on the horizon! :T



And I've just finished a successful Dry January!

Now I'm doing Sugar-Free February.
I'm carrying on with no alcohol, plus I'm giving up Fox's Viennese biscuits, caramel panna cottas, sweets and drinks with added sugar.
Oh, and crisps, because I was starting to eat too many, and most aren't that nice anyway.
I don't eat chocolates and I don't buy other cakes and biscuits etc. much anyway, but I shall refuse any that are offered anywhere.

Plus I'm restarting the 5:2.

seven-day-weekend

I have started Weight Watchers Online - don't want to go to classes. I have done WW several times and Slimming World once - I lost weight on the WW each time, but didn't lose much with SW. But I always let it creep back on each time and now I am heavier than I have ever been

Anyway, I am motivated now and, having started on 14th January, have lost 6lb. So I am very pleased with that. A long way to go, but a start made.