Looking after ourselves
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22-09-2022 12:29 PM
22-09-2022 12:29 PM
Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
@Kat75 sounds like maybe work is a bit of distraction and maybe self-care in some ways!
I'm glad you've found our community too ❤️
Also, a hot tip: if you press "@" and then write someones name, it tags them so they get notified when you respond to them 😊
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22-09-2022 12:39 PM
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Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
@TuxedoCat. I am glad to have found this forum.
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22-09-2022 07:15 PM - edited 22-09-2022 07:22 PM
22-09-2022 07:15 PM - edited 22-09-2022 07:22 PM
Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
Hello @Little_Leopard , @Kat75 , @TuxedoCat , @SmilingGecko , @wellwellwellnez
For myself as a carer , wife , a step mum of 4
I feel guilty when I self care time on me so the little things seems to help me more
Like having my hair done
Sitting in the yard having a cuppa
Playing word games on my phone
@Krishna , @Anastasia , @maddison , @Jacques , @Determined , @Smc , @Faith-and-Hope
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22-09-2022 07:33 PM
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22-09-2022 07:35 PM
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Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
How are you @Shaz51 ? I feel I haven't caught up with you for a long time.
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22-09-2022 07:37 PM
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Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
I know @tyme , soo much going on , will have to update somewhere soon xx
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22-09-2022 07:38 PM
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Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
That's okay. I will browse the forums 🙂 @Shaz51
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22-09-2022 07:42 PM
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22-09-2022 08:40 PM
22-09-2022 08:40 PM
Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
These are so great everyone. I can totally see how we interpret self care as a chore. @TuxedoCat really helped to clarify to me the different levels.
For me, at times self care is turning off technology & laying in dark room for 1/2 hour. It usually ends up being 45 mins & I feel surprised the time goes so fast.
Welcome @Kat75 😊 thankyou for sharing!
I agree @Shaz51 about feelings of guilt. I honestly can't imagine what it must be like having 4 children need you, along with all the other things you do. You're amazing. I hope I'm saying that right! From my perspective you should never feel guilty for getting your hair done!!😊 I think I can understand you are saying it would be difficult to switch modes.
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22-09-2022 09:34 PM
22-09-2022 09:34 PM
Re: Our coping toolbox 🧰
@Shaz51 omg sounds like your life is hectic, you deserve to have time out.