catsmother21 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I know there are quite a few people really struggling at the moment and so I wanted to share something that my CPN gave to me the other day. I haven't filled mine in yet as you can see it is still blank but my CPN said that even if I can find the tiniest things to hold onto then it will help to get me through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 You can get this form on www.getselfhelp.co.uk if you want to print one of your own out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bena.baby Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 That's really helpful cats, and something that I would definitely find useful. Thanks for posting x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyP Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 really good idea. thanks for posting it, might need one in the future xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleCrumble Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 What if I don't want to live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooky Ducky Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 oops Apple Crumble you took the words out of my mouth. I can read it and see it is a good idea for everyone else but just cant commit to living or find any positive self talk at the moment everything is just too hard (sorry). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeLamp Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 thats great cats, thanks for sharing Hope you're feeling ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guntarded Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thank you cats. I've got one and will use it. Going to make a contract with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm glad that people are finding it helpful. Apple Crumble and Cooky Ducky, I know how hard it is to read and to put anything on it - hence why mine is still blank. I do find the possessions one particularly hard as well because well I just don't care about anything at the moment. One positive I do have though and that is Rosie, my cat The thought of leaving her breaks my heart in two and she kept me safe last Sunday because every time I looked at her, I knew I couldn't do what I had planned. She's also been a little angel while I've been this poorly and hasn't left me alone. When I am in bed, she either sleeps on my shoulder or hip and if I am restless, she sleeps on the pillows next to me. If I'm sat at the computer, she either sits on my lap so end up having to type over her most of the time If I go outside for a cig she follows me, when I come in she follows me right back in and she isn't usually this clingy. So she knows that something is wrong and I think is trying to help in her little way I also have to get out of bed for her to feed her and to make sure she goes out for a bit and gets some fresh air which means I usually log on here and will stay up for a bit instead of just going straight back to bed. I hope that maybe with a bit more thought, you can both come up with something - I'd hate for anything to happen to you both :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natfredricks Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thank you for posting,Cats. Getselfhelp is really a great site! How is your tummy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 It's suffering a bit from lack of food but I keep trying to eat bits here and there - thanks for asking xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasmineRose Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Looks awesome. Porridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Ah I never thought of that Jasmine - what a good idea. Will try to get to the shop tomorrow - thanks xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleCrumble Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Apparently oats are a natural anti-depressant... xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Oh I didn't know that - even more reason for getting some in xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasmineRose Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I didn't know that either! But they are very easy on the tum, and nutritious too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natfredricks Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I hate cereals. May be that's the reasonwhy I am always depressed-my body rejects oats...tears... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibley Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 That looks hard to fill in. Don't you find yourself making things up to keep them happy? I think that is what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 ((((nat)))) xx Diamond Heart - yep it is very hard to fill in when you can't see any positives. I have found one which is Rosie but apart from that I can't see anything else at the moment. Thankfully, I have a good relationship with my CPN and know that I don't have to make things up to keep her happy. Like the bit about possessions, she said that I have a lovely home, clothes etc but I disagreed that this was a positive because I am not bothered about leaving any of that behind. The only other positive that I can think of is that I cannot see anyway out of this, this time but then I have felt like that before and I have come out of it. The only trouble is that it doesn't stay away and always comes back and that's what I can't cope with. The never knowing when it is going to hit again. So, I can find a positive but then immediately find a negative as well. I keep looking at the form but still haven't filled it in because I don't honestly think that I can commit to much at all on there, if anything really. I was just hoping that it might help someone else even though I am finding mine difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natfredricks Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I think these forms will certainly work for many people. That Rosie need lots of cutting, shaving and brushing-that's what I think!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Nooooo! She doesn't need cutting or shaving but she certainly needs lots of brushing She wouldn't be the Fluff Monster if she didn't have all her fur. I do hope that the contract helps someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickle59 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (((catsmother))) This is so thoughtful of you to post and thank you.xx Something that would be really good to print out several times and put it around the house, even if not filled in. If it wasn't for my cat too, things would be a lot worse. He does need me and looks out for me too.x I get up for him, when I don't want to get up for myself. x God bless our animals.xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsmother21 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I'm glad that you might find it helpful as well Pickle - we don't always need to be in crisis to need reminding about this kind of stuff and, yes, a big thanks to our puddy tats xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleCrumble Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I love my cats too :-) xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxen Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Thank you for posting this Will be useful to me methinks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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