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[Shaz51]

my husband is Bipolar 11 as well as inherited depression @starflame 

no need to be sorry my friend , we are her for you xoxo

sitting withyou and sending you hugs xx

[Shaz51]

Hello @Leapofleopards

 , @Elle2 , @Margaret888 , @Gusday 

, this is the thread which @Faith-and-Hope  was talking about

[Faith-and-Hope]

💐💕 @starflame for your sucky day .....

Any self-care strategies that might help you feel a bit better tonight ?  Some people kee a Coping Box full of lovely things for when they need a pick-me-up .... music choices, lovely hand cream, a bath-fizz-thingy, favourite chocolate bar, drawing stuff, book of positive quotes, some favourite photos ...... 

[Shaz51]

yes @starflame  sitting with you

my mr shaz  suffers wtih Bipolar IIand it is hard to keep postive

it is hard at times and very draining my friend

is there little self care that you can turn too at these times

I find have a soak, or a cuppa outside , reading a magazine on the verandra

[starflame]

Great advice

[Shaz51]

@AlwaysHappy 

this is the thread that might be helpful

and @Faith-and-Hope , @starflame , @Ali11 , @Former-Member , @Adge 

[Ali11]

Thanks for sharing @Shaz51 

[Former-Member]

@Needpeace 

You might pick up some helpful tips scrolling through this thread.

[Shaz51]

@Former-Member, @Ali11 , @starflame , @Faith-and-Hope , @Adge , @Needpeace , @Former-Member 

[Ali11]

Love the infographic @Shaz51, so many good reminders in one image