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I'm not ok ... looking for book recommendations that will chase the blues away
The past few months have been particularly tough. While I remain BC free, my health has really declined in the past year. I spent 2 weeks in hospital in July then I left hospital early to be with my wonderful beautiful Dad who was dying of severe dementia. I am grateful I got to be with him for those last few weeks and hold his hand as he passed but it was an extremely difficult time.
I took some time off to take care of my mum, organise the funeral and grieve but am now back in hospital with cellulitis to the face caused by a simple bee sting to the top of my head. This is the fourth time this year I have contracted cellulitis - twice before it lead to sepsis. It's my sixth hospital admission this year (and I don't even have BC anymore). I feel like I should receive frequent flyer points.
So over the last few days, I have been feeling a bit down, and for the first time, a bit sorry for myself.
I really need to read something uplifting. Any recommendations? Even if it isn't uplifting, maybe a real page turner, something I can't put down. Thanks in advance
I took some time off to take care of my mum, organise the funeral and grieve but am now back in hospital with cellulitis to the face caused by a simple bee sting to the top of my head. This is the fourth time this year I have contracted cellulitis - twice before it lead to sepsis. It's my sixth hospital admission this year (and I don't even have BC anymore). I feel like I should receive frequent flyer points.
So over the last few days, I have been feeling a bit down, and for the first time, a bit sorry for myself.
I really need to read something uplifting. Any recommendations? Even if it isn't uplifting, maybe a real page turner, something I can't put down. Thanks in advance
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- I am new to this forum, still feeling pretty overwhelmed at times.
- I just tried to read but nothing is interesting to me at the moment. Jigsaws are the only thing that keeps my interest. I hope you have better success than me. Let people know what genre of book interests you, that may be a start. Sending big hugs.
- Have you read The Dalai Lama’s Cat by David Michie? He is a wonderful writer, and his work is available as audio books too. Not as cutesy as it might sound. I hope you feel better soon.
- Hi @Nadi, I hope you get some good suggestions for reading and I hope you feel better soon.
Hard being in and out of hospital like you have been doing. It is great to be BC free. I am still undergoing treatment atm.
I have experienced feeling a bit sorry for myself on occasion and when that happens I try to do a few things like walking, mindfulness, mediation ( I listen to guided meditations and every day I use an app called Delightful. It prompts me to be grateful for 3 things every day. It may not be your thing and it is just something I find helpful. Hugs 🙏
