I can’t cope

[Captain24]

Thanks @Jynx. You’re really nice and supportive of me when I dont deserve it. 

Im about to throw Pix across the room. She is annoying me really badly. She is driving me crazy. I don’t know what she wants but all she is doing is licking me and being in my face.

Nah… I don’t dress them up. Pix hates having anything on her. Jett would probably do it though. 

[Jynx]

@Captain24 trust me when I tell ya, people who don't deserve my kindness definitely don't get it from me! You're incredibly deserving 😊

You think maybe Pix can tell you're feeling low? Animals are super sensitive, they can smell the tiny chemical changes in our bodies. Not saying that means you should just let her annoy you, lawd knows I get irritated at my cats sometimes when they want HEAPS of affection but I am not in the right headspace. Totally normal, and nothing to do with your pet-parenting skills. Distract em with some treats? Or let Pix get it out of her system?

If you do ever get Jett into a lil outfit, pls share!! I would die omg 😍

[Captain24]

Thanks @Jynx 

I distracted them with a treat but she finished it and came straight back. Jett is being sweet and just laying on the arm of the lounge next to me. He was in my face but settled down. I put pix on the floor so she can’t annoy me. 

If I ever dress Jett up I’ll let you know. 

Just to be clear… I would never hurt them. 

[Jynx]

@Captain24 haha maybe Pix is also scamming you for treats!! Teehee

I know hun, I didn't think for a moment you would. You're a kind and gentle soul, and you're also allowed to get annoyed!! Having thoughts like that is a very normal human thing - how we react to them is what tells us who we are 😉

Any xmas eve plans for you, other than cleaning?

[Captain24]

Just cleaning/cooking/ food

prep and a psych appointment! @Jynx.

Im a little concerned as I will be finished early then the fear of the next day. 

Im feeling really anxious about it all. 

[Jynx]

@Captain24 Oh glad you get to see your psych!! I hope it's a ripper of a session. Maybe talk to your psych about how to manage the anxiety of the next little while? 

Oh wow, time has slipped past us again! Aww I will miss you, the whole community too!! I hope your xmas is minimally stressy, and you get some time to celebrate however feels right for you!! Sending SO MANY HUGS and a big pile of OOMPH to help you through the rough stuff. Big love, and see you next year darlin 💜😊🫂

[Captain24]

Thanks for all the love and support you have given me @Jynx 

I really appreciate all you have done and all the time you have spent with me. I’ve loved all your ‘Jynx rambles’

I want to wish you an awesome break and a fabulous new year. I hope it’s full of all you dream of. 

Sending hugs back at you. 

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[Jynx]

@Captain24 Just letting you know I edited your post hun, it's no stress but pls look after yourself and reach out to crisis lines if things really are getting on top of you. You've got many more Jynx rambles to see yet!! Look after your wonderful self hun, Jynx says so!! 

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[Captain24]

I just had the best psych appointment. She gave me so many tools to deal with my brother whenever it is that he comes to visit. 

Set a timer as to how long until he goes home. Plan a bbq and have to get things on the day instead of before. Do some self care while he is out. Stop him and mum when they are belittling me. Just say can we change the conversation. Tell them I need to go to bed at around 10 so I don’t have to sit up with them. Organise to pick up meds from the chemist while they are here. Just to get me out of the house while they are in it. 

My anxiety is high not knowing when they are coming but it has lessened for while they are here. 

I feel safer having to deal with it all. 

She is so awesome taking time out of her day off to help me. 

[Ru-bee]

That's so good to hear @Captain24 

Really glad you were able to see her today, sounds like it was so helpful and left you with lots of practical ideas of how to get through