Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

[Dimity]

Have a good week @NatureLover .

You too @Appleblossom @Clawde .

[Appleblossom]

@Dimity I hope it is just an ebbing and flowing regarding the forums. My feelings have ebbed and flowed a lot over the years. Even though it is online, if we are sensitive we can be hurt. 

@NatureLover I have enjoyed your steady friendship with Dim, and that you love nature. I did a load of dishes today and cooked, and it was appreciated. Sigh! The little things. @Shaz51 

 @Clawde 

[NatureLover]

Hi @Dimity , I miss you being around 😥

I've been awake since 4am. Have made a decision about my little job - not to take it up. I think I've overcommitted. I'd much rather work than tidy the house, but I need the days off like I had before, at my old job. 

Yes, the house is getting out of control again and I've well and truly ruined my goal for my psychologist. 

Worried about you...hope you are OK. Have you received the second fence quote yet? I hope things with your family haven't deteriorated any further... Sending hugs 🫂

[Dimity]

@NatureLover 🫂 Hugs back.

Feeling very fragile.

Sorry to hear about the little job but you can only do so much.

Quotes - no. Family - troubling. House - out of control (we have that in common!).

Take care. 

[NatureLover]

Thanks for your message, @Dimity ❤

So sorry you feel so fragile. 🫂

Sorry also that things aren't improved for you 😥

I've got a friend who's pressuring me to apply for another little volunteer job with her. I'm interested but at the same time think it will be an overload. 

I think my S.A.D. has arrived too. 😣

Really hope things look brighter for you and you feel a bit stronger soon. 🤞

[Dimity]

Oh no @NatureLover the S.A.D. is bad news. Hope you can nurture yourself and sit in the sun as much as possible on your days off.

I'm trying to keep going but for all I know I could be making things worse. 

[NatureLover]

Thanks, @Dimity ❤

Do you mean making things worse with your family situation? 

I have the in-person appt at the hospital with my psychiatrist today. He's changed the appt 6 times, so I hope it does happen today. 

Good luck chipping away at the house...

[Dimity]

Gosh I hope you got to the appointment OK @NatureLover and the hospital wasn't too stressful.

Last couple of weeks I haven't done much on the house so I'm nervous of home help tomorrow. 

I'm getting in hot water for lots of things at the moment. Forums included. I've ended up confused.  

I'll try to focus on what I can manage, and get back to the clutter. 

I hope your new job is going well...

[NatureLover]

Oh gosh @Dimity - I hope you get a good home help today, and not the critical lady!! 

My psychiatrist cancelled on me again. Rebooked for next week. 

So sorry you've been getting into hot water on the forums (and elsewhere) 😥 Sending hugs 🫂 

My main job is going well thanks, and I'm enjoying it. I pulled out of the little job, but am considering another little job. It's a bit further away though and I don't want to overcommit. 

Dog walking today and I'm enjoying the sunshine. 

Hope your day goes well, especially the home help 🤞

[Dimity]

@NatureLover you've really had the runaround on that hospital appointment.  I contacted my outpatients dept about an appointment I need a week ago and they haven't replied.  I emailed as I was no. 35 in the queue when I rang.

My new home help today was unbelievable.  ClueIess. Couldn't operate a powerboard, accidentally dismantled the sliding showerscreen, asked for a mug to throw water at the shower recess to clean it. And he's permanent. I'm not sure if I can say anything to council. 

It's been a bad couple of weeks. So much to deal with.  And so much more coming up. But hopefully feeling a bit safer again on the forums. 

I'm proud of you for getting out in the sun with dogwalks.  I'm nervous of dogs especially big ones which can be awkward.  Hope it helps your SAD.

Enjoy your weekend.