I know how you are feeling, and how you must be dreading it. Do you use anything to distract/ground yourself in these situations? I have discreet fiddle things that I focus on.
Just take it one step at a time, can you leave a bit earlier so you can rest and re-focus after the drive? Do you know others there that can support you?
I hope that you do have a wonderful evening xxx
Thank you x
Yes I have something but I won’t have a pocket which is where I usually keep it! So I’m wearing a necklace, it’s a locket with photos of my boys in, and I can hold it if I need grounding.
I know her dad well, and I’m actually driving him there, but not really beyond that. It’s mostly her husband’s friends, and people from their work.
I’ve just got to the hotel (just a holiday inn) and wow - a tidy bedroom!
@Pollyanna263 totally understand, I'm such a recluse, I hardly ever leave the house, good on you for going, really hope you have a lovely time.
Thank you xxx
I’m worried I’ve pushed myself too far but we will see
I am clearing my bedroom out because in my deep depression stage I just do not give a duck and let things pile and pile. You know like those people you see who get trapped behind mountains of stuff - I feel like that would be me.
Hello my name is (not) Polly and I too am a messy depressive
Oh thanks, no worries. I'm not used to talking about anything relating to depression in regards to myself, so I'm a bit unsure about how to phrase things to explain myself. It's really difficult to explain. I know what I mean in my head, though
Don’t worry at all about that.
I would say that, on this thread, we are all very understanding of words tumbling out in a muddle or our brains not quite being able to make sense of what we’re trying to say
