The Mature-age Thread

[Miranda]

Well thanks for not arguing , but that's the point. I don't have my health and I'm far from fit: if someone can find a cure for food allergies and everything else which I won't bore you with, I would be, but I haven't had normal health for 20 years. And people wonder why I get exhausted and frustrated and angry, wishing I could run round with bags of energy, eating a normal diet like other people. I'm so tired of it all, especially when doctors jusst say 'avoid the foods you can't tolerate' [which is most things normal people eat]. I'm tired of struggling on and on, but anyway, I can take a hint.

[claire-b]

Im sorry to hear your not happy with life at the moment Miranda, I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better xx

Welcome grumble bum. I know what you mean about school holidays, entertainment doesnt come cheap these days. Luckily my daughter is happy to sit in & watch high school musical, camp rock & hannah montana at the moment but when shes back on her feet so will be itching to get out & about.

Hope youve recovered from your migraine mrs b. Ive suffered with them for the last 20 years & they are not very pleasant. I went through a spell where I got one every weekend for 4 months but lucky I only suffer about once a month now.

I can finally start my xmas shopping tomorrow because my car is now fixed but can't say im looking forward to it but I cant put it off any longer, wish me luck

[Mrs Bishop]

I,m sorry Miranda I didnt relise you suffered with your health but As one who has suffered from nerves pretty well all her life I do know how you feel I use to have people say pull your self together but its a hell of a lot easier than people think thsts one of the reasons I have no confidence because I have been knocked back so many times so beleive me I do really feel for you.

[Miranda]

Well, I am sorry for moaning and complaining so much, but I do feel much better for it. There is only so much moaning and complaining I can take from people in 'real life' [such as students, colleagues] before I have to have a good old complain myself I just feel like I've been knocked back a few too many times recently, but hey, I'm always full of new ideas on what to do about things e.g. earn money, what job to do etc. Just let me have a good old rant sometimes and say 'there, there, never mind' and I'll get over it!

[Mrs Bishop]

Miranda to have a good rant and rave is a good thing I tell you something If I disnt have this to vent my frustration out Ithink I,d nd up in a nutty farm you rant all you want I will be only to willing to listen so to speak and try and help in any way I can its just a pity your on one part of the country and I,m up in the Midlands too far apart, if any time you want to chat on msn then let me know.

[Miranda]

Thanks for that The other thing I forgot to say is that I am so, so tired lately and its making me unreasonable. My little girl has been waking up through the night every night for weeks, on and off, due to either being ill or just out of habit, or nightmares. I can't remember when I last got a full night's sleep and I feel like a zombie. She has a cold now and was bawling at midnight last night. She came to sleep in our bed while her Daddy went off to the sofa, so she was flapping around, snoring, pulling my hair all night I woke up with a start at 4am and she was nearly falling out of my bed onto her head, so that was a nasty shock. I can't wait for the end of term!

[Mrs Bishop]

I bet you cant especially after that shock can I ask dosnt your Husband help, I no men dont like to get involved and I know I use to do it all because I knew my husband had to get up early but as you work your self dose he give you a helping hand.

Gosh I,m turning into an agony aunt (help) he he

[grumble bum]

Hi Miranda,It's Grumble bum. I wish that i could come over and give you a big cuddle. But i can't. Ask your husband to give you a hand. Especially with your daughter. He is just as responsible as you and get him to help around the house.

Well,it's only the second day of school holidays and she is bored already. I have to survive 6 weeks of this.

How is everyone going? I can't complain. People are worse of then me. The job situation is getting worse here. 800 jobs are going in banking. Many more businesses are closing and now it looks like retail sales are down and retail staff have been tol that there jobs are not safe. Our government is trying to buy our way out of a recession. The only good thing at the moment is intrest rates have fallen and petrol is cheaper. Food is getting dearer.

Sorry for raving. Have a good day everyone. :heart:

[Mrs Bishop]

Its the same here Prices hav droppped our goverment have dropped VAT so making food and every thing across the board slightly cheaper but People are getting laid off in all sorts of jobs from bancking to shops and Factorys there going to have a very unpleasant Xmas, I feel for the kids.

[Lesley Bee]

I thought i'd just come in and give you all a big huge hug

Im really sorry your having such a hard time at the moment Miranda and i wish there was something i could say that helps. I know that when im having a hard time, coming on here really helps me, in fact its been a godsend sometimes, i really hope things get better for you.