How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[Bergerac]

Are you joining in on, or partaking in - the "festivities?"

it's an advert from 2013. just rediscovered it.

 

[MisterBGone]

it's an advert from 2013. just rediscovered it.

Well, in the spirit of... "Better late than!"

 

[1Lefty]

My Dad has sepsis and is very unwell. I need to pluck up the courage to phone the hospital and see how he was over night. We have been told to prepare ourselves as he may not make it through this. Sometimes I feel calm, other times, I can’t stop crying. The waiting is the worst part.

I'm sorry, that is hard
Please take care of yourself


peace

 

[Baywasp]

Frustrated. I just don’t want to be at work today

 

[Angie]

Sick.

Antibiotic has given me diahreah (sorry if TMI).

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

Sick.

Antibiotic has given me diahreah (sorry if TMI).

Ugh. Antibiotics are such a double-edged sword. Did your doctor give you any recommendations to take probiotics or eat yogurt afterwards or during treatment? I haven't been on antibiotics for years but my brother was told to eat a certain yogurt with live cultures while he was taking strong antibiotics.

https://cdhf.ca/en/should-you-take-probiotics-while-on-antibiotics/

 

[1964dodge]

My Dad has sepsis and is very unwell. I need to pluck up the courage to phone the hospital and see how he was over night. We have been told to prepare ourselves as he may not make it through this. Sometimes I feel calm, other times, I can’t stop crying. The waiting is the worst part.

i'm sorry about your dad, i hope he recovers.

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

Sick.

Antibiotic has given me diahreah (sorry if TMI).

sorry to hear that, diahrea is the worst. i hope you can get over it soon

mike...

 

[1964dodge]

Frustrated. I just don’t want to be at work today

 

[Holding my breath]

So sorry to hear this. I went through similar situations with both my parents (when I was caring for my mum she was in and out of hospital and every time we thought it was the end, having to call the ward every day liaise with doctors and nurses etc). You are right, the waiting is awful and you also feel lots of other things. I will hope for a peaceful as possible resolution or full recovery for your Dad and remember we are here for you if you need us ❤️❤️

Thank you so much. That’s exactly what this is like. Expecting a phone call at any time, not knowing if he will rally or whether this is the end. We have been in this position before, but it’s by far the worst it’s ever been. The hospital keep trying to give him different antibiotics to see if one will work. Some days we think there is an improvement and then the next he’s worse again. Just one day at a time. My biggest fear is not being there at the end. I don’t want him to be on his own or just with the nurses. I want to be with him.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

Thank you so much. That’s exactly what this is like. Expecting a phone call at any time, not knowing if he will rally or whether this is the end. We have been in this position before, but it’s by far the worst it’s ever been. The hospital keep trying to give him different antibiotics to see if one will work. Some days we think there is an improvement and then the next he’s worse again. Just one day at a time. My biggest fear is not being there at the end. I don’t want him to be on his own or just with the nurses. I want to be with him.

In Canada they do a palliative protocol when someone is near death - basically keeping them very sedated. Could you ask them to contact you if they are going to start that? Just a suggestion.

 

[nicktheundoer]

whatever it is that means I gave up on myself some time ago and didn't actually notice.

I'm sorry friend....

 

[From_Venus]

I'm feeling really, really lonely. There's no one in my life I'm close enough to talk to about my feelings deep down inside. And I feel empty. I just sleep 12 hours a day and do nothing meaningful the rest of the time. I'm so exhausted.

 

[AvidFan]

I'm feeling really, really lonely. There's no one in my life I'm close enough to talk to about my feelings deep down inside. And I feel empty. I just sleep 12 hours a day and do nothing meaningful the rest of the time. I'm so exhausted.

 

[AvidFan]

Awake, again. At least it was a 7am wake rather than a 5.30am one but I wish I was still asleep.

Did a cut on the diazepam yesterday, I'm at such a low dose it barely registers so I should be able to jump off - but safety and sanity first! I was sleeping much better when I was off it, screw my brain for slowly getting me back into this cycle reaching for the rescue doses 🥴

 

[MisterBGone]

I'm feeling really, really lonely. There's no one in my life I'm close enough to talk to about my feelings deep down inside. And I feel empty. I just sleep 12 hours a day and do nothing meaningful the rest of the time. I'm so exhausted.

You can try talking to us on here, if you feel that would be helpful - otherwise, have you not tried it yet... sometimes therapy can help. If for no better reason, than to help get these thoughts & things out of your head. And in the case of a professional, hopefully help to process some of them, maybe even correct an inconsistency or two, or simply see where you have viewed or been viewing things in error (for instance, if you are being far too hard on yourself or something)...

 

[From_Venus]

You can try talking to us on here, if you feel that would be helpful - otherwise, have you not tried it yet... sometimes therapy can help. If for no better reason, than to help get these thoughts & things out of your head. And in the case of a professional, hopefully help to process some of them, maybe even correct an inconsistency or two, or simply see where you have viewed or been viewing things in error (for instance, if you are being far too hard on yourself or something)...

Yeah, this forum has helped a lot I intend to see a therapist in a few months.

 

[MisterBGone]

Yeah, this forum has helped a lot I intend to see a therapist in a few months.

Awesome! Happy to hear it... :^) Best wishes to you! Keep talking if you want. But don't say anything more than you're comfortable with. Can always add more later (in the future) / It's a little (bit) harder to take away - subtract & remove later on~ (if you have regrets, and such), etc. ;^)

 

[MisterBGone]

Yeah, this forum has helped a lot I intend to see a therapist in a few months.

Apologies for the misread, as well! I thought you'd said, you see one (a therapist) every few months... but it seems as though this shall/or will be your first time? Good luck! Don't lie, try to be honest, as much as you can. And it's okay, to just say, "I'm uncomfortable, or not comfortable disclosing that -- or talking about that right/or just now." If she or he asks you something you're not prepared to discuss yet with a total stranger whom you're entrusting with your care, have therefore placed your complete confidence & trust in, but still - can take some time, and just a minute - to get to know them enough to feel good about speaking "freely," about some certain topics. That might be of the more delicate in nature or variety & especially/and furthermore, if you haven't discussed them with anybody or anyone before~ Peace!

 

[MisterBGone]

Yeah, this forum has helped a lot I intend to see a therapist in a few months.

Or, you can give an answer that is shorter, and more "brief," that is to say: 'less detailed!' ;D