John Stones #30 JS5 is back on our screen, how we wish he'd make us scream

[Gossgossgoss9888]

There’s so many in Liverpool yet I’ve only seen one once and it’s on the way back to the motorway after the match - it was so busy we couldn’t get across that side of the carriageway to get to it I’ll know for October - wonder if I can convince my dad to stop if they are that good



Are you local to me, or will that be adding another couple of hundred mines on to my round trip

I just love cinnamon - not as much as Everton or Bae, but probably the same amount as RLF (who has actually just said, “would have rather than had a cinnamon swirl than an egg butty this morning” - this is why we’re MFEO)



Mmmmm could you and @WylieWyles and even @cobette all go and get Cinnabons for me today please and take photos and write a review which will probably actually be like some sort of porn for me


Do you have a crisis team that you could talk to in your area? That could provide a bit of support until you get back on your feet so to speak?

There is, my GP gave me their number last time. But it's not a crisis, I'm not in danger, and all my records have the wrong address and I can't have them turning up at my parents' house.

Now I want a cinnamon bun

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If you need to offload, we're here to listen

Spoiler: Thank you ❤

Not much to offload about tbh.

Just pure, directionless, reasonless, pointless depression. Hours of blankness mixed in with hours of crying.

Can't do anything. Been reading you lot's posts here, and listening to sad songs, and that's about it. Nothing is interesting.

Got to be in the office again all week this week and it's been harder and harder to make it in. Doesn't help that the person I'm training is perceptive and on a few occasions last week was asking if I was okay, saying I'd been quiet. Am struggling to balance not having the energy to pretend to be happy with not having the energy to explain that I'm not.

Just want to hibernate.

 

[Violetroselily]

I hate bag pipes but this is making me a bit emotional

 

[mimimithis]

Love you all.

Am here and reading.

Not doing very well. Crash and burn.

Don't worry, am safe.

I want to wrap you in a blanket and make sure you’re all right. We’re here, if you want to talk, have some entertainment or a distraction.

 

[Starttheline]

There is, my GP gave me their number last time. But it's not a crisis, I'm not in danger, and all my records have the wrong address and I can't have them turning up at my parents' house.

Spoiler: Thank you ❤

Not much to offload about tbh.

Just pure, directionless, reasonless, pointless depression. Hours of blankness mixed in with hours of crying.

Can't do anything. Been reading you lot's posts here, and listening to sad songs, and that's about it. Nothing is interesting.

Got to be in the office again all week this week and it's been harder and harder to make it in. Doesn't help that the person I'm training is perceptive and on a few occasions last week was asking if I was okay, saying I'd been quiet. Am struggling to balance not having the energy to pretend to be happy with not having the energy to explain that I'm not.

Just want to hibernate.

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Is there anything we can do to help? I often wish we could have 'do not disturb' badges to wear, so no explanation was needed. Sending hugs.

Bonus photo of cosy pup

 

[Gossgossgoss9888]

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Is there anything we can do to help? I often wish we could have 'do not disturb' badges to wear, so no explanation was needed. Sending hugs.

Bonus photo of cosy pup
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Thank you but no, nothing to be done I'm afraid.

Would love a Do Not Disturb badge for when I'm out and about. Ideally one I could stick on a balaclava so no-one can see my face.

Always glad to see cosy pups/kitties and beautiful bae

 

[Violetroselily]

There is, my GP gave me their number last time. But it's not a crisis, I'm not in danger, and all my records have the wrong address and I can't have them turning up at my parents' house.

Spoiler: Thank you ❤

Not much to offload about tbh.

Just pure, directionless, reasonless, pointless depression. Hours of blankness mixed in with hours of crying.

Can't do anything. Been reading you lot's posts here, and listening to sad songs, and that's about it. Nothing is interesting.

Got to be in the office again all week this week and it's been harder and harder to make it in. Doesn't help that the person I'm training is perceptive and on a few occasions last week was asking if I was okay, saying I'd been quiet. Am struggling to balance not having the energy to pretend to be happy with not having the energy to explain that I'm not.

Just want to hibernate.

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Forgive me if I have misremembered what you've said recently, but am I right that your previous experience of ADs is that they have lifted you out of the low, but too far in the other direction and made you became manic (or at least heading towards mania?) and that's understandably what's putting you off considering them again?

If you do see your GP soon - which it sounds like you need to, and you don't need anyone here to tell you that - could you ask about a referral to a psychiatrist again? It sounds like you've done very well at self managing for a long time, but I wonder if now that you are getting somewhere with your therapist it's perhaps time to seek long term clinical support from someone that can actively manage your treatment options long term? A GP prescribing you another SSRI might be the short term fix, but you perhaps need a long term care plan from second line providers

 

[Just Drive]

Good morning, @cobette Ready for breakfast and Animal Kingdom?

 

[cobette]

Morning all, you guys have been busy today.

I had a dream I was having an affair with Barkley. Someone from work knew and messaged me saying I had to be careful because someone had seen me out with him. The utter shame.

@Gossgossgoss9888 lots of love to you. Keep talking, we are always here.

Some cat updates for you.

Spoiler: bumper babies update

In my rush to leave on Wed I forgot to put blankies out for them. I only realised when there was none in the pics I was getting. I asked bestie to put some out and they went to them straight away

Johncat likes to attack people's feet, hence I wear slipper boots to bed, referred to as 'foot protectors'.

This was captioned 'you say Jackcat is the slut!?' Quite fitting that week of England camp Johncat vamps it up.

 

[Gossgossgoss9888]

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Forgive me if I have misremembered what you've said recently, but am I right that your previous experience of ADs is that they have lifted you out of the low, but too far in the other direction and made you became manic (or at least heading towards mania?) and that's understandably what's putting you off considering them again?

If you do see your GP soon - which it sounds like you need to, and you don't need anyone here to tell you that - could you ask about a referral to a psychiatrist again? It sounds like you've done very well at self managing for a long time, but I wonder if now that you are getting somewhere with your therapist it's perhaps time to seek long term clinical support from someone that can actively manage your treatment options long term? A GP prescribing you another SSRI might be the short term fix, but you perhaps need a long term care plan from second line providers

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You're not misremembering, the spreadsheet is correct

Yeah, ADs are a short term fix at best. A couple of weeks or a little more to get them into my system, if I'm lucky a month or so of being good and happy and functioning and efficient, but I can't keep it there and it gets out of hand.

Need to register with a new GP so I can feel a bit safer going to them. Then need to make an appointment for the depression. Exhausted thinking about it.

Don't know about a psych referral. I'm scared.

 

[Just Drive]

@cobette I’m actually surprised you haven’t already had that dream many times.

Cats may never forgive you for the blanket failure.

@Gossgossgoss9888 big hugs to you.

 

[Violetroselily]

Morning all, you guys have been busy today.

I had a dream I was having an affair with Barkley. Someone from work knew and messaged me saying I had to be careful because someone had seen me out with him. The utter shame.

@Gossgossgoss9888 lots of love to you. Keep talking, we are always here.

Some cat updates for you.

Spoiler: bumper babies update

In my rush to leave on Wed I forgot to put blankies out for them. I only realised when there was none in the pics I was getting. I asked bestie to put some out and they went to them straight away

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Johncat likes to attack people's feet, hence I wear slipper boots to bed, referred to as 'foot protectors'.

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This was captioned 'you say Jackcat is the slut!?' Quite fitting that week of England camp Johncat vamps it up.

The blankies I'm crying for them. My poor babies.

Also, you sleep in slipper boots?! I need bare feet hanging out the end of the bed, I cannot cope with my feet being hot at night.

 

[cobette]

The blankies I'm crying for them. My poor babies.

Also, you sleep in slipper boots?! I need bare feet hanging out the end of the bed, I cannot cope with my feet being hot at night.

I also need bare feet out the bed, it's a struggle. I have to keep the boots right next to me to grab them quickly to put on in middle of the night if required. In summer it is hell.

Right now I am sleeping in socks and the cosiest PJs I own as this room is colder than the walk in freezer at work. I have barricaded a mountain of pillow around me to keep me warm but I am still frozen. Can barely move my toys or fingers. Was gonna buy a blankie but they are $60 here and worse quality than Primark. Need bae to warm me up.

@cobette I’m actually surprised you haven’t already had that dream many times.

Cats may never forgive you for the blanket failure.

@Gossgossgoss9888 big hugs to you.

Why oh why would I dream about Barkley!?

Aww is Bea giving John his number? So sweet. She's had a crush on him for months, glad she finally plucked up the courage

Please stop spreading these lies.

Edit - I can't move my toes, my toys are fine as always.

 

[Violetroselily]

I also need bare feet out the bed, it's a struggle. I have to keep the boots right next to me to grab them quickly to put on in middle of the night if required. In summer it is hell.

Right now I am sleeping in socks and the cosiest PJs I own as this room is colder than the walk in freezer at work. I have barricaded a mountain of pillow around me to keep me warm but I am still frozen. Can barely move my toys or fingers. Was gonna buy a blankie but they are $60 here and worse quality than Primark. Need bae to warm me up.



Why oh why would I dream about Barkley!?



Please stop spreading these lies.

Next step will be to cuddle RLF surely?

 

[cobette]

Next step will be to cuddle RLF surely?

He's sleeping outside the covers in the nudey and I'm not sure how he hasn't died of hypothermia yet.

 

[strawberrysunshine_x]

He's sleeping outside the covers in the nudey and I'm not sure how he hasn't died of hypothermia yet.

One extreme to the other

 

[cobette]

@Gossgossgoss9888 for under your pillow

 

[Gossgossgoss9888]

@Gossgossgoss9888 for under your pillow

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There he is. Gorgeous hair and face. Thank you

 

[mimimithis]

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You're not misremembering, the spreadsheet is correct

Yeah, ADs are a short term fix at best. A couple of weeks or a little more to get them into my system, if I'm lucky a month or so of being good and happy and functioning and efficient, but I can't keep it there and it gets out of hand.

Need to register with a new GP so I can feel a bit safer going to them. Then need to make an appointment for the depression. Exhausted thinking about it.

Don't know about a psych referral. I'm scared.

Definitely go and register and make an appointment with the new surgery/GP as soon as you can. And perhaps consider taking some time off work, if you’re struggling to make it out of bed, or with sleep or in general. Work isn’t worth risking your health for.

I know it’s scary to think about a psych referral or going to mental health team, but it might end up working for you, even better than short term meds could.

All the hugs for you.

@Gossgossgoss9888 for under your pillow

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Handsome fella

 

[LurkingAnnie]

@Gossgossgoss9888 my experience with our crisis is that they can just be a sounding board too. The term “crisis” is very misleading because essentially when people reach that point they may need other interventions.
Just know there’s people to reach out to
Also, if you don’t mind me asking, why does a psych referral worry you? You honestly don’t have to say

Morning all, you guys have been busy today.

I had a dream I was having an affair with Barkley. Someone from work knew and messaged me saying I had to be careful because someone had seen me out with him. The utter shame.

@Gossgossgoss9888 lots of love to you. Keep talking, we are always here.

Some cat updates for you.

Spoiler: bumper babies update

In my rush to leave on Wed I forgot to put blankies out for them. I only realised when there was none in the pics I was getting. I asked bestie to put some out and they went to them straight away

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Johncat likes to attack people's feet, hence I wear slipper boots to bed, referred to as 'foot protectors'.

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This was captioned 'you say Jackcat is the slut!?' Quite fitting that week of England camp Johncat vamps it up.

I know we spoke about sharing men, but Ross was not one of them

 

[strawberrysunshine_x]

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@Gossgossgoss9888 pls excuse my ignorance … but won’t sad songs just make you feel worse? Can you bring yourself to go out for a walk? Fresh air does the world of good sometimes. I hate the thought of you being so upset and down on your own . I would definitely do what mimi says and get signed off for a while? Will that help? There must be a solution for you sweet. Do you have family near by?

@cobette what time is it there. Is it breakfast time?