Mental Health - Education, Support and Prevention
Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
28 Feb 2025 04:46 PM
28 Feb 2025 04:46 PM
Hello @Hopeandlove I am glad you were able to have a rest and are maybe feeling at least a little less tired, hopefully your pain has also diminished.
Where I am the clouds are coming over after this hot day and we may get a thunderstorm. I thought I heard a distant rumble. I hope it rains for my garden. Do you like storms @Hopeandlove
I am sitting on my verandah listening to the lorikeets feeding on the berries of one of my trees and chatting to each other. The magpies we’re having a good old chortle before and “my” kookaburra was swooping my lawn for worms and other insects. The slivers of sun coming through the clouds is turning the leaves of my shrubs a very bright green.
My dog is fast asleep after his bath.
28 Feb 2025 04:54 PM
28 Feb 2025 04:54 PM
Hi @Till23. the rest was nice, I'm still very sleepy. The pain is dull and I can tolerate it.
I love thunderstorms, listening to the rumbles of the thunder, watching the lightning and hearing the rain fall on the tin roof 💙.
It sounds beautiful where you are, magpies are lovely to listen to.
Your dog sounds so loved, getting treats for being such a good boy when he had his bath, now snoozing feeling nice and refreshed.
28 Feb 2025 05:16 PM
28 Feb 2025 05:16 PM
Heya @Hopeandlove
I’m so glad you’ve been able to get some rest and that your pain has eased, even if just a little.
It’s been incredibly hot here as well, so I wouldn’t be surprised if a storm rolls in soon. Like u and @Till23, I love storms, especially when I’m tucked up inside
I picked up some interesting books from the library today and I’ve been curled up in bed reading one of them by CJ Cooke. She writes fiction woven with folklore, and this one is based on Icelandic legends.
Thinking of you.
Hugs
Snuggles 💜
28 Feb 2025 05:21 PM - edited 01 Jun 2025 11:23 PM
28 Feb 2025 05:21 PM - edited 01 Jun 2025 11:23 PM
I love thunderstorms @Hopeandlove but my dog is not so keen on them. He is deaf now so it’s much less stressful for him and I when there’s a storm.
I’m so lucky it is beautiful where I live from a nature point of view it’s really nice.
I have a creek behind me so I have lots of dragonflies and the birds can get a drink there, I also have water dragons wandering through my backyard. I think one is living in one of my trees. A possum lives in my garage.
28 Feb 2025 05:23 PM
28 Feb 2025 05:23 PM
Hi @Former-Member. I know it's warm outside where I am but it's cold inside. I'm not able to regulate my body temperature so every now and then I get a lovely warm blanket put on me to keep me nice and comfortable.
Glad to hear that you found some good books and those stories sound interesting, enjoy reading.
Thank you 💙
28 Feb 2025 05:27 PM
28 Feb 2025 05:27 PM
@Till23 thunderstorms can be scary for dogs but I'm glad he is more settled now even if it is due to him being deaf now.
I'm imagining your surroundings by what you are describing and I think it will be another one of my scenes that I picture to escape reality. It sounds so beautiful and tranquil 💙
28 Feb 2025 05:51 PM
28 Feb 2025 05:51 PM
Thankyou for your bravery and your input here at Sane. I just wanted to say that I will see you on the other side of life. Go well hun x
28 Feb 2025 05:54 PM
28 Feb 2025 05:54 PM
Thank you @Oaktree . I hope that I won't see you on that other side of life for a long time though. 💙
28 Feb 2025 05:57 PM
28 Feb 2025 05:57 PM
28 Feb 2025 06:09 PM
28 Feb 2025 06:09 PM
Hi @Till23 and @Hopeandlove
How delightful to have a possum living in your garage! I just love possums, they’re such little rascals. It makes me think of The Wind in the Willows, one of my all-time favorite books. I can just imagine your dear possum snuggled up somewhere warm, wrapped in a cozy dressing gown and slippers. After all, Ratty, Mole, and Mr Badger spent plenty of time in front of a crackling fire, dressed just the same. 😊
And your dog sounds absolutely adorable too. May I say what a charming little household you have!
Any favourite books?
Love
Snuggles 🫠
Members feature!Log in to add spaces, events and discussions to your favourites.
SANE services are not designed for crisis support. If you require immediate support, please contact one of the service providers below.
No one is online right now. Hold tight and someone will be along soon.
If you need urgent assistance, see Need help now
For mental health information, support, and referrals, contact SANE Support Services
SANE Forums is published by SANE with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health
SANE - ABN 92 006 533 606
PO Box 1226, Carlton VIC 3053