CK, I hope it helps the young girl you know. I hadn't heard of it until I started but it has worked for me. Some of the memories which surfaced during it were very vivid and I was remembering stuff that I wasn't aware that I had remembered (not in a potential false memory sense, but in a "the hospital chair was orange, the pen was blue" sense - details I could not have recalled under normal circumstances.)
All the very best with the longer nights, Climacus. Putting in plans sounds very wise indeed. I hope they bring you many good things.
I am altogether a bit anxious today. Smallest kid has gone out with a friend for the first time. It will be fine. I know it will. And yet, the catastrophising is strong with me this morning. Oddly, I've been much less anxious lately, and so I can see it for what it is. Which is weird. Probably good in the long term, but weird.
I hope it's not too Nenya. Is there any distraction that can take your mind off it? - that sometimes works for me.
Your mention of the black Slug reminded me of a discovery I made online yesterday. Apparently someone discovered a carnivorous snail that can move quite fast (for a snail) in the Valley were I grew up. Not sure if a carnivorous snail is better or worse that a black slug, but the thought amused me.
Thank you, all, for the sympathy and hugs and, as a friend of mine puts it, hugs back atcha! Regarding distraction, I think exercise may be a way forward. I do a couple of dancercise classes in the week and notice that I'm happier during them because I've got something specific and different to concentrate on. And the music seems to help too. Maybe I need to fit in another one or two classes. Hard to know when, though...
Piglet, you'd probably be clapped in irons for such a suggestion here. An elderly couple removed an empty shell from the area these snails live in, and only escaped a hefty fine by handing it into the Department of Conservation voluntarily. Apparently living snails eat shells of their deceased, and removing them upsets a vulnerable balance.
I had a minor panic attack when out with 2 friends last night. It had been a while and I wasn't sure what it was.
Took myself to the toilet and calmed down and managed to go on. Unfortunately depressive and unhelpful thoughts come with my anxiety attacks and the rest of the night was filled with self talk telling myself I'm pathetic. And I awoke today feeling so.
But I managed to get out and about. But as night falls those thoughts come back.
I am hanging out for the shortest day - which I think is about June 21 - when it will begin to get lighter. Every year I go into semi hibernation between now and then. I know the weather will get colder, but the dark mornings get to me.
It's different here, of course, at this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere.
But, natheless, <votive>for all those whose Black Slug slithers more menacingly, whatever the weather or date.
Mine is slithering closer, due to other factors (not unconnected with a twisted pelvis, and concomitant PAIN), but mitigated by a sympathetic osteopath and (*ahem*) herbal painkillers....
Actually, having said all that, I'm so tired and discouraged at the moment that, as I may have said before, I wouldn't mind going to sleep and not waking up.
BF I'm very sorry to hear of your wars. Do you feel up to visiting the Trumpton thread and thinking of inventive ways to pillory the President? You have been missed.
Thunderbunk I hope S soon feels like practicing the noble art of eckythump with that black slug of his.
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I've been putting in plans for the evening the last few weeks. I hope I can keep them up.
I am altogether a bit anxious today. Smallest kid has gone out with a friend for the first time. It will be fine. I know it will. And yet, the catastrophising is strong with me this morning.
A few nights good, a few bad. I'll take that as a positive. Waiting to see dr now.
(All went fine, thank you. Much less anxious.)
IJ
Your mention of the black Slug reminded me of a discovery I made online yesterday. Apparently someone discovered a carnivorous snail that can move quite fast (for a snail) in the Valley were I grew up. Not sure if a carnivorous snail is better or worse that a black slug, but the thought amused me.
Where's that Slug-Eating Snail when you need it?
IJ
Here he is:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powelliphanta
IJ
IJ
Much love to you, Nenya. I hope the exercise proves helpful (I find it helps me).
I'll see myself out.
Snails are best eaten, though you'd near a fair helping of garlic butter in which to fry those big bu**ers....
IJ
Thank you. I've found another class that fits into my week. Trying it for the first time on Monday evening.
I wonder if Black Slugs are also edible, if fried deeply in garlic butter?
IJ
Charcoal-infused Snails.
Everything seems to be charcoal infused here.
Are things tough just now? Many sympathies if so.
If so, more sympathies - and yes, that sort of thing does not exactly help lift the Black Dog (or Slug)...
IJ
Excuse the lack of clarity.
I hope all are travelling well.
Took myself to the toilet and calmed down and managed to go on. Unfortunately depressive and unhelpful thoughts come with my anxiety attacks and the rest of the night was filled with self talk telling myself I'm pathetic. And I awoke today feeling so.
But I managed to get out and about. But as night falls those thoughts come back.
Begone! thou foule blacke slugge!
All of us (votive)
Thinking of everyone here, and of others who feel unable to say anything.
Prayers and best wishes to all here.
It's long, dark evenings for me.
Every year my city hosts a mental health event on the Winter Solstice. I may go this year.
But, natheless, <votive>for all those whose Black Slug slithers more menacingly, whatever the weather or date.
Mine is slithering closer, due to other factors (not unconnected with a twisted pelvis, and concomitant PAIN), but mitigated by a sympathetic osteopath and (*ahem*) herbal painkillers....
If only 'twere always so simple....
IJ
IJ
May pellets rain down from heaven and shrivel up your slug and all the pain and suffering it brings.
Thunderbunk I hope S soon feels like practicing the noble art of eckythump with that black slug of his.
A kind thought, but TBH the very idea of having to contemplate T***p and all his works only makes the Black Slug slither ever closer....
{{for all other Slug Sufferers}}
IJ