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Completely wiped out

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AJLang

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It's now two weeks since I started the cough/cold virus and although it's improving it has completely wiped me out. Each time I thought it was getting better it came and whacked me back with difficult BG control and a mega impact on my CFS. The only time I went out, to see Paddington, I was struggling to breathe when we walked to the taxi and I keep getting shaky very easily. Along with other not nice things going on in my life I'm really struggling with anxiety and depression. But I think today is the first today towards me moving back in the right direction as long as I go at a VERY gentle pace. As usual Mark is being a total rock for me (I'm even weak and shaky typing this post!!).
 
Sounds like you've been through the mill lately @AJLang, I hope you feel better very very soon! Horrible time of year for this sort of thing :( x
 
Thank you Sprogladite. I'm trying to stay positive. I'm just keeping everything crossed that I'm reasonably ok for when my Dad arrives on Saturday - although I will be able to rest a lot when Dad is here because he will staying with my brother. I will have the absolute joy of babysitting his labradoodle. I won't be able to walk her (Dad will do that) but I will be able to give her lots of cuddles which I think is just what I need at the moment. I'm just thankful for online shopping because all of the presents I've ordered have now arrived 🙂 x
 
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Thank you Sprogladite. I'm trying to stay positive. I'm just keeping everything crossed that I'm reasonably ok for when my Dad arrives on Saturday - although I will be able to rest a lot when Dad is here because he will staying with my brother. I will have the absolute joy of babysitting his labradoodle. I won't be able to walk her (Dad will do that) but I will be able to give her lots of cuddles which I think is just what I need at the moment. I'm just thankful for online shopping because all of the presents I've ordered have now arrived 🙂 x
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It sounds like you are on the right track so fingers crossed! Cuddles with a labradoodle sounds amazing, they are such lovely dogs! Very jealous (but don't tell my cat lol). I've been doing lots of online shopping too, I'm meant to have a fish tank arriving today! Lol x
 
Sorry to hear you have been wiped out. Hope looking after the dog lifts your mood and spirit.
 
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It's good you're trying to stay positive. Hope things continue like today and you start to feel better. 🙂
 
Sorry to hear this AJ :(
Hopefully the labradoodle cuddles will lift your spirits 🙂
 
Wash yourself out with Vitamin C, with at least double the RDA if you can find some sugar free tablets. The excess does get washed out in the urine, but it might just give your system a boot.

That, and labradoodle cuddles🙂
 
Hi AJ, sending you some hugs and hoping that you start to feel a lot better soon. X
 
Well done, AJ, for keeping positive. 🙂 Your attitude’ll get you through this latest round of problems. Don’t forget to post a piccie of the labradoodle! What’s it called, btw?😛
 
Sending you loads of {{hugs}} Amanda. My dogs keep me sane so I know exactly how you feel about the cuddles🙂 x
 
IMG_1160.JPG Thank you so much everyone. I'm still sleeping loads but first day without cold symptoms and my mood is starting to lift, hoorayPlus Sammy labradoodle has arrived and she is already making me feel better. Got to leave her in a little while to go out for a family meal at the casino but I will be back very quickly and then a week of cuddling her 🙂
 
She's got a lovely smiley face 🙂
 
Glad you are recovering, albeit slowly
 
Thank you everyone. Unfortunately I am now mentally back to square one. Absolutely nothing that Mark or I have done but Dad has decided not to stay with my brother and is going back home this morning with Sammy. I'm beyond upset.
 
What this shows, Amanda, is that you need a furry pal at home to help clear the black clouds. Dogs are a bit better than cats for that, but either will do. Both know when you’re not well and need a cuddle, so what’s your next move?
 
Thank you Grovesey and Mikey. Unfortunately Mikey I'm not in a position to have a dog and cats aren't my thing. A lot has changed in the three years since Susie passed away which would make having a dog almost impossible, especially as I wouldn't be able to walk it and would rely on Mark whose job has got a lot more busy in the last 18 months. Plus this particular bout of depression is caused by several things happening this year that have piled on top of each, especially family things since Mum passed away - which I don't want to discuss on here but they came to a bit of a head this weekend and I got caught up in the fallout. But thank you for the suggestion.
 
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