The "R U OK ?" Thread

What about a centrelink social worker.

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

Social work services

If you’re going through a difficult time, our social workers can help you.
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

Also go to your local op shop & see if they have any compact oven etc

I know the good guys & HN etc sell them, but they are about $120.

Kmart sell portable hotplates from about $30
 
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You never give in.
 
Kaz said:
What about a centrelink social worker.

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

Social work services

If you’re going through a difficult time, our social workers can help you.
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

Also go to your local op shop & see if they have any compact oven etc

I know the good guys & HN etc sell them, but they are about $120.

Kmart sell portable hotplates from about $30
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I'm still waiting for them to resolve a payment issue dating back to 2015!
I'm sure you can figure out my level of faith/trust/belief in them and their services.
Yet will explore the suggestion further on Monday, in case they surprise me.
 
I have not been on here much lately. Just reaching out to those who need help and support in tough times. Life is a long journey full of heartaches and headaches plus happiness too a long the way. In tough times step back and try and think of the good moments, hard I know. It is not easy.

I struggle daily too, but I just manage to keep on moving and pushing the past behind me. Music is my healer.

My body holds on to calcium and this causes issues as it ends up sticking on tendons, ligaments and glands and calcifying them. In recent year I had both achilles tendons cut off lengthened and reattached as the calcium was turning them slowly to soft bones. Same with my left shoulder tendon, plus the cream on the cake the calcium is wrapping around my optic nerves, which causes my blurry vision and headaches.

Just last week I had an MRI and my left shoulder tendons have calcified again, I have had numbness and pain in left arm for 4 months. Monday I have a cortisone injection that will mask the pain , which will be a relief but I know that eventually I will need to have key hole surgery to repair the tendon and remove bone spurs.

At times I feel down, but the message I want to share is try and see the better side of life. Otherwise we will all go crazy worrying about things we can not control. 2 weeks ago my oldest son got married, leading up to the wedding I was unhappy, borderline depressed and not looking forward to it. I had to dig deep and make sure I enjoyed the day, which I did, I had a wonderful time and also ended up giving a speech.

Sure I will slowly drop back into a sad state on and off , but I just wanted to share that something can lift us, life is very up and down. Try and find those up moments.

All the best to all the wonderful people in the kennel
 
Dogsville said:
I have not been on here much lately. Just reaching out to those who need help and support in tough times. Life is a long journey full of heartaches and headaches plus happiness too a long the way. In tough times step back and try and think of the good moments, hard I know. It is not easy.

I struggle daily too, but I just manage to keep on moving and pushing the past behind me. Music is my healer.

My body holds on to calcium and this causes issues as it ends up sticking on tendons, ligaments and glands and calcifying them. In recent year I had both achilles tendons cut off lengthened and reattached as the calcium was turning them slowly to soft bones. Same with my left shoulder tendon, plus the cream on the cake the calcium is wrapping around my optic nerves, which causes my blurry vision and headaches.

Just last week I had an MRI and my left shoulder tendons have calcified again, I have had numbness and pain in left arm for 4 months. Monday I have a cortisone injection that will mask the pain , which will be a relief but I know that eventually I will need to have key hole surgery to repair the tendon and remove bone spurs.

At times I feel down, but the message I want to share is try and see the better side of life. Otherwise we will all go crazy worrying about things we can not control. 2 weeks ago my oldest son got married, leading up to the wedding I was unhappy, borderline depressed and not looking forward to it. I had to dig deep and make sure I enjoyed the day, which I did, I had a wonderful time and also ended up giving a speech.

Sure I will slowly drop back into a sad state on and off , but I just wanted to share that something can lift us, life is very up and down. Try and find those up moments.

All the best to all the wonderful people in the kennel
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Thanks for checking in, mate. Stay strong, keep fighting. Together we are stronger. Our wins and encouragement can help support, inspire and sustain each other through the tough times.

Never give up.
 
Dogsville said:
I have not been on here much lately. Just reaching out to those who need help and support in tough times. Life is a long journey full of heartaches and headaches plus happiness too a long the way. In tough times step back and try and think of the good moments, hard I know. It is not easy.

I struggle daily too, but I just manage to keep on moving and pushing the past behind me. Music is my healer.

My body holds on to calcium and this causes issues as it ends up sticking on tendons, ligaments and glands and calcifying them. In recent year I had both achilles tendons cut off lengthened and reattached as the calcium was turning them slowly to soft bones. Same with my left shoulder tendon, plus the cream on the cake the calcium is wrapping around my optic nerves, which causes my blurry vision and headaches.

Just last week I had an MRI and my left shoulder tendons have calcified again, I have had numbness and pain in left arm for 4 months. Monday I have a cortisone injection that will mask the pain , which will be a relief but I know that eventually I will need to have key hole surgery to repair the tendon and remove bone spurs.

At times I feel down, but the message I want to share is try and see the better side of life. Otherwise we will all go crazy worrying about things we can not control. 2 weeks ago my oldest son got married, leading up to the wedding I was unhappy, borderline depressed and not looking forward to it. I had to dig deep and make sure I enjoyed the day, which I did, I had a wonderful time and also ended up giving a speech.

Sure I will slowly drop back into a sad state on and off , but I just wanted to share that something can lift us, life is very up and down. Try and find those up moments.

All the best to all the wonderful people in the kennel
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Stay strong. Your Kennel Brothers are right there with you.
 
Dogsville said:
I have not been on here much lately. Just reaching out to those who need help and support in tough times. Life is a long journey full of heartaches and headaches plus happiness too a long the way. In tough times step back and try and think of the good moments, hard I know. It is not easy.

I struggle daily too, but I just manage to keep on moving and pushing the past behind me. Music is my healer.

My body holds on to calcium and this causes issues as it ends up sticking on tendons, ligaments and glands and calcifying them. In recent year I had both achilles tendons cut off lengthened and reattached as the calcium was turning them slowly to soft bones. Same with my left shoulder tendon, plus the cream on the cake the calcium is wrapping around my optic nerves, which causes my blurry vision and headaches.

Just last week I had an MRI and my left shoulder tendons have calcified again, I have had numbness and pain in left arm for 4 months. Monday I have a cortisone injection that will mask the pain , which will be a relief but I know that eventually I will need to have key hole surgery to repair the tendon and remove bone spurs.

At times I feel down, but the message I want to share is try and see the better side of life. Otherwise we will all go crazy worrying about things we can not control. 2 weeks ago my oldest son got married, leading up to the wedding I was unhappy, borderline depressed and not looking forward to it. I had to dig deep and make sure I enjoyed the day, which I did, I had a wonderful time and also ended up giving a speech.

Sure I will slowly drop back into a sad state on and off , but I just wanted to share that something can lift us, life is very up and down. Try and find those up moments.

All the best to all the wonderful people in the kennel
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That sounds pretty rough. I get infrequent and easy to treat gout which I complain about when it's going on. This sounds loads worse but somewhat similar given that it's crystallization of chemicals that the body should expel.

I hope you get some relief from this. But congrats on your son's nuptials. Glad you got to enjoy the occasion. And I hope you keep finding reasons to find life precious.
 
Cheer up Dogsville, if I can rise above the dog shit dished up in my life anyone can lift, do what you can to heal your condition, fucked shoulders is big, day to day must be hell, make your family aware and SOS them, sounds like depression creeping in, GP can treat that bit
 
@Dogsville

What a wonderful outlook on life you have.

As others have said, stay strong.

If you are feeling down etc, we are here to help.
 
Alan79 said:
That sounds pretty rough. I get infrequent and easy to treat gout which I complain about when it's going on. This sounds loads worse but somewhat similar given that it's crystallization of chemicals that the body should expel.

I hope you get some relief from this. But congrats on your son's nuptials. Glad you got to enjoy the occasion. And I hope you keep finding reasons to find life precious.
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yes Alan , gout is a similar response from the body and can be painful. Do you find your gout is triggered by something you eat?
 
Kaz said:
@Dogsville

What a wonderful outlook on life you have.

As others have said, stay strong.

If you are feeling down etc, we are here to help.
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thanks Kaz, I know there are many on here with far worse medical issues than me. Great bunch here who are very supportive. plus a few clowns but you get that in life. hope you are doing ok
 
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