Tag Archives: mental health

Update 16/08/21

Posted on August 16, 2021 by The Librain

Over the weekend I came to the decision that I really should make a huge effort to shake myself out of this current malaise. I am spending most of every day in bed feeling sorry for myself. OK, I keep … Continue reading →

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Update 07/05/21

Posted on May 7, 2021 by The Librain

I must apologise again today. Unfortunately, I feel so down and ill that I can’t manage to post. I don’t want to moan on here and I think that I wouldn’t have been able to hold myself back from a … Continue reading →

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Update 31/07/20 with lovely Hermès Plumes en Fête

Posted on July 31, 2020 by The Librain

This is a really quick update at the end of the working week. I’m currently sitting in bed, with a large fan next to me, and I am absolutely gasping for breath in the heat. Earlier, I went out into … Continue reading →

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Update 08/06/20 – Letter to the library

Posted on June 8, 2020 by The Librain

This morning, I decided to write a letter to my local library service to thank them for all that they do. Here it is: To: (Redacted) Dear Library Staff, I am writing to you all to thank you for your … Continue reading →

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Update 23/07/19: feeling better

Posted on July 23, 2019 by The Librain

I am much better today. Usually, I manage to keep a grip on my feelings and immerse myself in reading to try to hold the negative thoughts at bay. My weekly counselling sessions also help a lot as I am … Continue reading →

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Update 22/07/19: I had a meltdown

Posted on July 22, 2019 by The Librain

I try to be honest on this blog, after all it started as a way for me to keep track of my life after retirement. I never expected that anyone else would actually read my ramblings! So, apologies in advance … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 19/04/19

Posted on April 19, 2019 by The Librain

I might as well be honest when writing this blog. After all, it is a kind of journal and record for me. So here is the truth: despite the lovely sunshine I am feeling really miserable today. Perhaps it is … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 01/03/19

Posted on March 1, 2019 by The Librain

It was my weekly counselling session this morning. In fact it was a really good one as I had a couple of very important issues to talk about and I feel that I now have some helpful strategies to use … Continue reading →

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Update 06/02/19 with musings about obligations

Posted on February 6, 2019 by The Librain

Yes, this should be a Reading Roundup post, but I am hoping to write that tomorrow. You see, that very word, “should”, is the cause of many/most of my mental health issues. I feel anxious because of “should”, I feel … Continue reading →

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Update 31/01/19

Posted on January 31, 2019 by The Librain

We have been quite busy today. This afternoon, Elder Son had an appointment at the local surgery for a vaccination booster. He is very nervous about needles and asked me to go with him to help keep him calm. Lovely … Continue reading →

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