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Erroneous Monk
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((Amos))
((Everyone here))
![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif)
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Bishops Finger
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Dunno why, but Leaky Eye Syndrome this afternoon...state of the world? Terrorists? Trump? General Election? Who knows...
Black Dog coming from under bed....
IJ
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Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service. (Wilkie Collins)
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Bishops Finger
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O why can't I just go to sleep, and not wake up?
IJ
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Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service. (Wilkie Collins)
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Bishops Finger:
O why can't I just go to sleep, and not wake up?
Oh, please don't not wake up - the Ship needs you and your wit.
that your Black Dog slinks back under the bed presto pronto.
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alto n a soprano who can read music
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Amos
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((BF))
((Everyone))
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Erroneous Monk
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quote:
Originally posted by Bishops Finger:
O why can't I just go to sleep, and not wake up?
IJ
Stay with me
Keep watch with me
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Bishops Finger
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Thanks, all...Black Dog has backed down, a bit.
IJ
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Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service. (Wilkie Collins)
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Piglet
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Glad to hear it, BF.
Down, boy! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
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Bishops Finger
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Thanks, CK and others.....Black Dog is back under the bed where he belongs, but it doesn't seem to take much to fetch him out again. I'm hoping the result of tomorrow's General Election will not encourage him to emerge!
![[Help]](graemlins/help.gif)
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Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service. (Wilkie Collins)
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Ian Climacus
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Invited to my boss' place for a bbq tonight...I know it will be good for me but I can't be bothered. And my anxiety flares up.
As it does for a 3 day conference I'm supposed to attend next week...I feel trapped already. 5 hour drive each way with 3 others; endless days of no escape / alone time except just before bed; dinners we *should* attend. Again, may be good for me - but I just want to crawl under the doona and hide.
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Bishops Finger
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((IC))
IJ
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Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service. (Wilkie Collins)
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Ian Climacus
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Thank you. Managed 2.5 hrs at my boss' place before leaving. Which is something I guess.
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Erroneous Monk
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Originally posted by Ian Climacus:
As it does for a 3 day conference I'm supposed to attend next week...I feel trapped already. 5 hour drive each way with 3 others; endless days of no escape / alone time except just before bed; dinners we *should* attend. Again, may be good for me - but I just want to crawl under the doona and hide.
Sounds like a living hell. Sorry for not making encouraging noises but ...
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Piglet
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Originally posted by Ian Climacus:
Thank you. Managed 2.5 hrs at my boss' place before leaving. Which is something I guess.
Well done you! Small steps - just take it easy.
{{{IC}}}
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I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
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Bishops Finger
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May the sunshine continue for you....funny how Black Dogs often don't seem to like the sun, no?
IJ
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Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service. (Wilkie Collins)
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Uncle Pete
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Sunny and warm here and the black dog is romping just outside my window. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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Even more so than I was before
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Erroneous Monk
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Originally posted by Uncle Pete:
Sunny and warm here and the black dog is romping just outside my window.
Wish I could call him off so that you could enjoy the sun. *hug*
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Bishops Finger
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((Uncle Pete))
Get away from that window, Black Dog, NOW!
IJ
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Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service. (Wilkie Collins)
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Ian Climacus
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Zappa Uncle Pete
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Thank you all. And, yes, EM: I agree. So much so, I pulled out of it, with my boss' blessing.
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Bene Gesserit
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and all others here
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Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus
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North East Quine
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May I report what seems like good news? My GP referred me to psychiatry last November. Finally, last week, the appointment letter arrived, with an appointment to see a clinical psychologist. There were no details beyond the appointment time.
My expectations were low. I turned up for the appointment yesterday to discover that it was a 90 minute appointment (I had assumed 20 mins max)and that I'd been scheduled to have six sessions (the next five will be shorter).
Yesterday was good. It was very good. I feel hopeful.
for all of us trying to control our black dogs.
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Erroneous Monk
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I'm so pleased to hear that NEQ.
I've just completed the five free therapy sessions that were available through my professional body's helpline. I have found it very helpful.
I really hope for a good outcome for you.
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Welease Woderwick
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Brilliant news NEQ - I am so pleased they are taking it seriously.
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Bishops Finger
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Good news indeed. My previous employers (the NHS) gave me 5 free sessions of counselling at a time when I was contemplating (or, at least, saying I was contemplating) suicide.
It must have worked, 'cos I'm still here!
((NEQ))
Hope the rest of the sessions are positive and fruitful.
IJ
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Amos
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It's June 25th, and I'm still here. We've passed what would have been OH's birthday. The first anniversary of his death is at the end of the week. I'm a bit numb, but mostly keeping the hound in his basket.
Prayers for all.
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Bishops Finger
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Well done, Amos. Hound, stay in your basket.
IJ
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Erroneous Monk
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Thinking of you all. I cried in the middle of Sunday lunch yesterday. The children were great. But the Old Man, as usual, said nothing, did nothing.
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MaryLouise
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for all, especially Amos and Erroneous Monk
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-- Ivy Compton-Burnett
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Moo
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Amos
Moo
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See you later, alligator.
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Bishops Finger
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((EM))
That bloody Leaky Eye Syndrome - WTF is that all about, eh? God alone knows what brings it on, but it can't be helped. So far, I've managed not to have LES in public, but....
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for all afflicted with LES, as if the Dark Hound wasn't bad enough.
IJ
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Bene Gesserit
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