Fed Up With The Rollercoaster Of Emotion

[amethist]

Aromatherapy for grounding is a great idea KP, Lemon is one of the best ones.

I have a blend of Lemon and Basil for my husband in a base oil, so he can use it as and when he needs it. It works well as a pick up too, when your feeling a bit tired and groggy.

So many uses for so many different oils. If you have not seen this yet KP, there is some good helpful stuff that I know works, because I have used it many times, and still do daily.

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Amethist

 

[KP the nut]

Still feeling pretty good. I know I'm still fragile but I am not in so much physical pain. I did two community car drives today, total miles 13. It was fine, I enjoyed it. I'm doing more next week.

I am definitely going to buy some lemon essential oil. I want to put some on a sachet to hang in the car and have in my handbag for when I am anxious.

Hugs to all
Love
KP

 

[Reclusive]

Those are great ideas, KP! Y'know, our sense of smell is one of our more powerful senses when it comes to mood, etc.

 

[intothelight]

KP,

It is so good to hear that you are out and about. Funny how the things we used to take for granted, feel like such wonders when we are able to do them again. Keep up your amazing work

Linking arms!
Deb

 

[KP the nut]

I still feel good. I went into our village this morning, and enjoyed bantering with local storekeepers. They are lovely, know H and I by names and are genuinely interested in how we are. I felt so with it not disconnected and going through the motions. H commented on how much happier I seemed this week.

The real test will start tomorrow. H is going to Scotland, 5 nights and 6 days to go it alone with only the dogs for company. To ensure I eat whilst he is away, we have been cooking extra and freezing it so I just need to take it out and heat it up. I also bought lots of nice fruit (and a supply of chocolate).

I have community car drives booked in for Mon, Tues and Wed and on Thursday, I'm taking the train to meet my daughter to do some serious retail therapy.

Wish me luck, I will definitely be up for chatting.

Love
KP

 

[BloomInWinter]

Wow, (((((((((Kath)))))))))) !!!!

I'm SO amazed...inspired by your strength!

Gives me lots of HOPE!

 

[KP the nut]

Still feeling pretty good :D. First night on my own was quite nice. I lit a lovely pink candle which smelt of passion fruit and had a glass of wine. I slept well, it is comforting having the dogs next to me.

This morning I was up, dressed and had dogs walked in the sunshine by 9.15am. They were so funny chasing through dried leaves. Then I ate breakfast and did my community car lift, a very nice man, total miles 17. I sat in the garden for a little while, it is starting to come to life and the daffodils were nodding their heads.

The dogs love it when I am sitting out with them. The bigger dog likes to ambush the smaller dog. He 'hides' behind a plantpot then as she walks past he rushes out and gabs her collar and pulls her across the patio - hilarious, he is lucky she loves him.

I'll light the candle again tonight for us all.

Take care
Love
Kath

 

[Reclusive]

That sounds really lovely, Kath! I'm glad you had a good day and hope the rest continue in the same vein. And I bet your dog is completely visible behind that plantpot!

 

[KP the nut]

Oh well, what goes up...........

I slept OK, woke a couple of times with nightmares. Felt achey when I got up but had a shower, dressed, ate breakfast and walked the dogs. Then the post was delivered :poop:. There was the letter with my appeal decision, and I had that awful sensation of icy cold water being poured over my head.

I couldn't open it, I phoned H and left him a message to phone me. I then left it whilst I did my community car journey. The phone was ringing as I came home, it was H. I put him on speaker phone whilst I opened the letter. Two pages of drivel. Then the punch, I'd not provided enough evidence so their decision would be upheld :poop::poop::poop:. They have agreed to extend my service to the end of May. I need to speak to my union rep. Can't face it today.

I have house chores I should really do and my monthly grocery order being delivered later. I have just sat in the garden with my coffee and a book. It was so warm in the sun.

So for today I'll settle for holding on.
Linking arms
Love and hugs
KP

 

[tigrou465]

Hello to you KP - read your last post and I wish I could be around you just to hug you and help you throught this stressfull experience. You are often in my tought. Take care... Love Tigrou.

 

[Heather]

Hang in there Kath.....

Maybe Nickelback will show up tonight in your dreams again;):D

Love and Hugs. Heather

 

[KP the nut]

Maybe Nickelback will show up tonight in your dreams again;):D

Heather you are a mind reader :p, I woke last night :sleep: with the lyrics from Rockstar going around in
my head :roflmao: