Lots of you have asked how I'm going - thank you. The truthful answer is better than I was but still a long way to go but I think the light's getting brighter......
I'm now on my 6th anti-depressant and 4th medication to help me sleep but I think this combination is starting to help - especially the sleeper and maybe that's why I'm feeling a bit better just getting some quality sleep. I have been naughty and tried not to take the sleepers but regret that decision by 2am as it's too late to take them then!!
I'm still not back at work and the anxiety goes through the roof when I see anyone from work or when I go to see my GP (co-located with the hospital) but I do have strategies to do that help me get through it.
Longer term I haven't made any decisions - just concentrating on the here and now (Christmas is a big enough challenge for me at the moment).
Thank you for all your "cyber" support. My blog is a place where I feel I can be honest about how I'm doing without feeling judged.
Hugz
Melanie
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I hadn't realised it's nearly a month since I last blogged..... No excuses just didn't feel up to it but here I am ready to go again.
So what have I been doing?? On the health front I've changed meds again!!! but I think these are having a positive effect. Friends tell me I'm looking better so I must be. I'm on some really heavy duty meds for sleep and they work (most nights anyway).
But more importantly on the craft front our little craft business is slowly taking shape.
We've booked into a couple of markets (I must be a little better or I wouldn't be going). We've been making, making and more making. We went to a craft camp last weekend and thought we were going to get ahead .... we made 18 Christmas fabric baskets and 20 table runners and the other crafter's loved them - 16 baskets and 5 table runners sold plus an order for 6 more baskets. We had to go and buy more wadding and fabric on Monday to make more lol.
So today for FNWF I've made baskets for the order and tonight I'm cutting out some Christmas Stockings (I'll share them tomorrow when they're finished).
Well best get back to it - hope you're all having a productive evening too ....
Hugz
Melanie
xxx
FNSI didn't quite happen as I'd planned as we've had some exciting times here! We had a new arrival on Friday.....
Introducing Charlee. We've "rescued" her. Her previous owner is terminally ill and Charlee has been too much for her. She's a Jack Russel and 5yrs young. She's definitely been loved by her waistline - we're shrinking her body to fit her face lol (she's 8kg!). This all happened very quickly - we had our yard checked and were "approved" on Monday and she arrived Friday afternoon. She's a quiet little thing who just loves being with you. Despite her size she can jump into chairs not a problem; she loves going for walks and for all she's a tad overweight doesn't beg or look for food. Our other dog Milly wasn't too sure to begin with (completely ignored her - a bit like a toddler if I can't see you you can't see me!) but she's coming round. Charlee's got all of us wrapped around her little paws already.
No craft done but lots of cuddles instead......
Hugz
Melanie
xxx
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