Reflecting on 2018

[@simonajones28]

Hi Gem, sorry to hear what a challenging year you've had. As you say you have a strong support network. Hopefully with their help and the support of this Community you'll turn a corner soon. Take it a day at a time and try to avoid putting undue pressure on yourself. My highlight of the year was a wonderful break in Nottinghamshire. I would go for a run early in the morning through the forest. There were plenty of dear in the forest but they could easily hide in the undergrowth. One morning I was running down a hill ands saw a dear poke its head out of the undergrowth. I was expecting it to disappear but instead it ran a cross my path and was followed by another 2 adults and 2 youngsters. It was just one of those perfect moments.Wishing you all the best for 2019. Simon.

[@TheLittleBluePot]

That's amazing about the deer, how wonderful and what a perfect moment. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and I wish you all the best for 2019. Take care my friend x

[@e.c.clarke4669]

Gem, I'm sorry you've had such a difficult year. You've been a great help to so many people through this channel, so hopefully you can take some comfort in knowing that. I've had a difficult year myself and it took me a long time to drag myself out of the hole I was in and get the kind of help I needed. I also made a decision to try to build and rely on my support system more, which has helped. I know you said you don't feel strong enough to make changes, but that is exactly why we all need to rely on our support systems for help. Don't be afraid to lean on them and let them help you do what you need to do to get through this. You've helped so many people and you're so knowledgeable when it comes to mental health, but you're human and we all need help sometimes. Take care, and I hope you have a happy New Year's Eve tonight. :)

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi, sorry for the late reply. I'm pleased you have a good support system makes all the difference. Sorry you have had a difficult year, I hope 2019 is a lot better for you. Take care my friend. Hugs x

[@Olly-1995]

Hi Gem, happy new year, I hope you had a lovely Christmas, I’m so sorry to hear that you had a miscarriage, you’re very brave talking openly about it, you’re an inspirational person, my year 2018 was good, but also up and down times too, I hope that you have a lovely week 😊, take care god bless

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Oliver, happy New year to you too, and I hope you had a good Christmas. Thanks for saying I'm brave. I'm pleased you had a good 2018, I hope 2019 is even better for you. Take care dude. Hugs x

[@Olly-1995]

The Little Blue Pot Hi Gem, thank you that’s so nice of you to say 😊, keep strong 😊, take as much time as you need, we will all be here in the little blue pot community to help support you and support each other 🌟x

[@Julia-LArt]

Aw Gem, I relate to a lot of what you said. I ordered a journal called 'Daily Greatness' from Amazon, maybe have a look at it and see if that might help you in some way to organise/ motivate your self. I'm hoping I stick with it.. I missed my post delivery again,(!!)so I can't say what it's actually like but has great reviews. It's the one with the orange cover, bit pricey but looks great and would help I'm sure. I wanted it for the 1st, grr agoraphobia! Gem, have you heard of Dr.Peter Breggin? His KZbin channel is great, he's so lovely. He's a psychiatrist that doesn't believe in medication and has so much knowledge on his page, he's written several books too, maybe you'd find him of some comfort. Thanks for everything this year, I truly do empathise with what you have said. I'm so glad you have had some great moments and that you have such a good support network. Sending hugs Gem, you're very valuable, don't forget that. 💕xx

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Ju Lia, Hope you're ok. I've not heard about Peter Breggin, I will take a look. I have the same book, had it for over a year and not started it but when you mentioned it I got it out, thank you. I hope you get yours soon. Agoraphobia is hard, I feel for you. Take care and happy New Year. Hugs x

[@botramduuze7188]

I've been to the psych ward a few months ago. I been there for 5 weeks. And I don't feel I'm any better.

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Sorry you don't feel any better, I hope it has helped in some way. I'm thinking of you. Take care x

[@botramduuze7188]

Every day is a a new day. A new chance to change things for the better. So "goals" for the new calender is a bit silly.

[@TheLittleBluePot]

You are so right my friend. Hugs x