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I ended up coming home from work on Monday after speaking on here for the first time last weekend. I was due to come home on Wednesday but when I realised that I even another 2 days away felt like hell on earth I spoke to my manager and he got me away within the hour.

Within a couple days of coming home I could feel the stress starting to ease and my skin has calmed right down without needing to take any medication. So it’s definitely stress related.

I even managed to get out for an hour on my bike today which will give me endorphins for days. Same again tomorrow hopefully.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend❤️
 

DonaldDownTheWing said:
I ended up coming home from work on Monday after speaking on here for the first time last weekend. I was due to come home on Wednesday but when I realised that I even another 2 days away felt like hell on earth I spoke to my manager and he got me away within the hour.

Within a couple days of coming home I could feel the stress starting to ease and my skin has calmed right down without needing to take any medication. So it’s definitely stress related.

I even managed to get out for an hour on my bike today which will give me endorphins for days. Same again tomorrow hopefully.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend❤️
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Well done mate for getting yourself out as always makes a massive difference 👍
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
I ended up coming home from work on Monday after speaking on here for the first time last weekend. I was due to come home on Wednesday but when I realised that I even another 2 days away felt like hell on earth I spoke to my manager and he got me away within the hour.

Within a couple days of coming home I could feel the stress starting to ease and my skin has calmed right down without needing to take any medication. So it’s definitely stress related.

I even managed to get out for an hour on my bike today which will give me endorphins for days. Same again tomorrow hopefully.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend❤️
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Where do you live/bike mate?
 
SPUFF said:
Where do you live/bike mate?
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Washy mate. Went out today across to Wrekenton, dropped down to Gateshead, Bensham, team valley and then through Ouston, down to Birtley then back to washy.

My normal hunting ground is the Durham hills and out towards Derwent Resevoir but I’ve not got the legs for going that far at the minute. Was blowing after 20km today
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
Washy mate. Went out today across to Wrekenton, dropped down to Gateshead, Bensham, team valley and then through Ouston, down to Birtley then back to washy.

My normal hunting ground is the Durham hills and out towards Derwent Resevoir but I’ve not got the legs for going that far at the minute. Was blowing after 20km today
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If you fancy some company, id join you!
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
I ended up coming home from work on Monday after speaking on here for the first time last weekend. I was due to come home on Wednesday but when I realised that I even another 2 days away felt like hell on earth I spoke to my manager and he got me away within the hour.

Within a couple days of coming home I could feel the stress starting to ease and my skin has calmed right down without needing to take any medication. So it’s definitely stress related.

I even managed to get out for an hour on my bike today which will give me endorphins for days. Same again tomorrow hopefully.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend❤️
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That's good to hear. Well done for getting out on the bike.

Was a nice day to be out as well. I noticed the snowdrops are out in the woods across the field from the BMX track. That gave me a lift.
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
Washy mate. Went out today across to Wrekenton, dropped down to Gateshead, Bensham, team valley and then through Ouston, down to Birtley then back to washy.

My normal hunting ground is the Durham hills and out towards Derwent Resevoir but I’ve not got the legs for going that far at the minute. Was blowing after 20km today
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I'm out with shields velo tomorrow if you fancy an easy ride, 9am at the red lion in boldon.
 
D.A said:
I'm out with shields velo tomorrow if you fancy an easy ride, 9am at the red lion in boldon.
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Thanks mate. 9am a bit early for me at the minute, being a night owl and that.

Plus, if Dave Hardy is going it certainly won’t be easy. I tried to keep up with him on a 200km Audax once. Turned round after 50km😂
 
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DonaldDownTheWing said:
Thanks mate. 9am a bit early for me at the minute, being a night owl and that.

Plus, if Dave Hardy is going it certainly won’t be easy. I tried to keep up with him on a 200km Audax once. Turned round after 50km😂
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he's not said he's going 😂 incredible rider on his day. This is the post for tomorrow.

I should read dates of events more closely!!!

Not been on two wheels since early November and a chunky 2 stone heavier so thought tomorrow I would join Johnny Murray on the introduction ride. Bike sorted, gear hanging up ready for the morning, but it's next week ain't it!!

Anyone fancy a very very very easy ride over to Squares? Lion at 9ish? We can head out with Simon John Reynolds until I hit an incline going past Amazon!
 
D.A said:
he's not said he's going 😂 incredible rider on his day. This is the post for tomorrow.

I should read dates of events more closely!!!

Not been on two wheels since early November and a chunky 2 stone heavier so thought tomorrow I would join Johnny Murray on the introduction ride. Bike sorted, gear hanging up ready for the morning, but it's next week ain't it!!

Anyone fancy a very very very easy ride over to Squares? Lion at 9ish? We can head out with Simon John Reynolds until I hit an incline going past Amazon!
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Has Johnny still got that tache or was it a November thing? I saw a few of the shields lads at the sunderland clarion hill climb back end of last year.

Hardy puts me in the bin every ride and he absolutely loves doing it, not that he’ll ever admit it. His fault I got into the stupid long distance stuff too.
 
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DonaldDownTheWing said:
Has Johnny still got that tache or was it a November thing? I saw a few of the shields lads at the sunderland clarion hill climb back end of last year.

Hardy puts me in the bin every ride and he absolutely loves doing it, not that he’ll ever admit it. His fault I got into the stupid long distance stuff too.
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Aye the weirdo has kept it. Do you know hardy or just through cycling?
 
DonaldDownTheWing said:
Washy mate. Went out today across to Wrekenton, dropped down to Gateshead, Bensham, team valley and then through Ouston, down to Birtley then back to washy.

My normal hunting ground is the Durham hills and out towards Derwent Resevoir but I’ve not got the legs for going that far at the minute. Was blowing after 20km today
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I can only do a few mile before my arse bones are absolutely knacking. Meant to be a gel seat anarl.
 
I am going through the most terrible time of my life and have the most horrendous anxiety that is really affecting me badly.
Just over 4 weeks ago my Dad was walking home and we have no idea what happened to him, he has no memory of it but he had severe injuries including a bleed on the brain 😭. He is 75 year old but before this happened he was fit as a fiddle and was still working full time as an electrician. He is now like a child, has horrendous memory loss and confusion (they done the memory test with him on Friday and he couldn’t do basic things like name the months of the year and he thought the year was 1978). We are waiting to get him in Princess House care home hopefully sometime this week.
I lost both my sisters years ago when they were only 28 and 32 and lost my Mam almost 2 years ago. I am a single Mam, my 16 year old son has autism and my 25 year old daughter is severely disabled. My Dad was my huge support and the only close family member I had left. He drove my daughter to all her hospital appts and I went to him with all my problems. He is still alive but nothing like my Dad and I have no idea how I am going to manage without him 😭.
To make it worse the kids Dad has never been in their lives so my Dad took on that male role for them, they idolise him and my disabled daughter is shouting for him all day every day. It’s like a knife through my heart every time as she doesn’t understand 😭😭.
I have unbearable anxiety, the first time I have ever experienced it. I am not eating, struggling to sleep, lightheaded, shaking, legs like jelly, my stomach is constantly churning and my heart feels like it’s going to pop out of my chest. I am really struggling to cope, looking after my disabled daughter is a full time job on its own and I am barely coping. I am crying constantly. I feel absolutely horrendous and have no idea how to cope with what has happened 😭😭😭😭.
I have so much to sort out like his pensions,shares etc to pay for his care home fees and I honestly don’t know where to start. I feel like I’m going to pass out with it all 😭😭.
 
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ATS said:
I am going through the most terrible time of my life and have the most horrendous anxiety that is really affecting me badly.
Just over 4 weeks ago my Dad was walking home and we have no idea what happened to him, he has no memory of it but he had severe injuries including a bleed on the brain 😭. He is 75 year old but before this happened he was fit as a fiddle and was still working full time as an electrician. He is now like a child, has horrendous memory loss and confusion (they done the memory test with him on Friday and he couldn’t do basic things like name the months of the year and he thought the year was 1978). We are waiting to get him in Princess House care home hopefully sometime this week.
I lost both my sisters years ago when they were only 28 and 32 and lost my Mam almost 2 years ago. I am a single Mam, my 16 year old son has autism and my 25 year old daughter is severely disabled. My Dad was my huge support and the only close family member I had left. He drove my daughter to all her hospital appts and I went to him with all my problems. He is still alive but nothing like my Dad and I have no idea how I am going to manage without him 😭.
To make it worse the kids Dad has never been in their lives so my Dad took on that male role for them, they idolise him and my disabled daughter is shouting for him all day every day. It’s like a knife through my heart every time as she doesn’t understand 😭😭.
I have unbearable anxiety, the first time I have ever experienced it. I am not eating, struggling to sleep, lightheaded, shaking, legs like jelly, my stomach is constantly churning and my heart feels like it’s going to pop out of my chest. I am really struggling to cope, looking after my disabled daughter is a full time job on its own and I am barely coping. I am crying constantly. I feel absolutely horrendous and have no idea how to cope with what has happened 😭😭😭😭.
I have so much to sort out like his pensions,shares etc to pay for his care home fees and I honestly don’t know where to start. I feel like I’m going to pass out with it all 😭😭.
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Mate that's horrendous and if there is anything me or my wife can help with we will regarding appointments or ever need anyone to talk/rant too ill help anyway I can.
My heart goes out to you and I can get in touch with my mate who's brother is going through the same thing and maybe try and point you in the right direction regarding care homes as his brother at South Hylton ❤️.
 
I think it's completely understandable you feel the way that you do. You've had a big shock and alot to cope with.
All I can suggest is taking up any offers of help you can be it from friends, neighbours, GP or social services. Might be worth googling to see if there's are any charities/local groups that support carers as they may be able to point to some support. Best wishes to you all.
 
Also I didn't know you could apply for a taxi card if your disabled too or on attendance allowance and get cheaper taxis 👍
 
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