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[frog]

Always good to see you about @eth 

You've had a lot on. Very glad to hear about NDIS.

[MDT]

Good to hear from you @eth
🙂

[Appleblossom]

@eth 

I agree with most of what you wrote about NDIS.

Accretive seemed more about sediment, but maybe it can be used in that way?? idk.  You have a higher level of scheduling than I would cope with.  No wonder you are overwhelmed.  I guess I like a slower life.  Yes each to their own.  

The CHOICE and CONTROL aspect is one I am very slow to get my head and feelings around, but it is a good bottom line for deciding things.  

@Mazarita 

Hugs

[Zoe7]

So much going on @eth but it all seems to be really good for you. Hugs and hugs Hon 

[Mazarita]

Hi @eth I like this theme, each to their own, that's going now with @Appleblossom as well. Our journeys with healing and life are of course all different. I find the simple witnessing of each other's lives beautiful, the significant changes over time, the new directions at different times. 

It's so great you have spared yourself the review. Seems a wise choice for easier feelings, greater freedom from anxieties, increased wellbeing. I will do the same if offered that option next April. Good idea too with the writers residency. Maybe the DBT will be more meaningful for a more relaxed and dedicated focus. 

I looked up the meaning of accretive: characterized by gradual growth or increase.

I relate to that with my OCD traits. I could never have been a film-maker without being a detailed perfectionist, an overexcited self-educator, a planner and builder of creative projects. We both know the potential gifts and losses with these traits with growing momentum. Pacing projects out the way you are doing seems a good way to deal with it.

I too have been getting overwhelmed at times with NDIS admin. End of July I mean to start in more of a routine with things so there's not so many different activities to research and organise, not so many email, sms and phone communications, and not so many different support workers. This will be helpful I believe. 

[eth]

s to all here  @TAB @MDT @frog @Zoe7 @Appleblossom @Mazarita  and anyone I've missed.  Have a day at home today but need to spend it going thru' a starter pack for a grant application - I've never done one before so it's a bit of a challenge.  Plus waiting for some people to get on board to work on the project.  The grant is to hold an event or do a project that culminates in October, mental health month.  They are through WayAhead, the Tune In project if anyone's interested.

Have also got a phone call scheduled to discuss the possibility of going south to a major conference to present a paper for the MH support and advocacy group I'm part of.  Also in October.  

So much for pacing myself!!!  I'll only do these things if other members of the group collaborate with me, tho' that itself presents some challenges as we are all people living with MH disabilities that vary.

Have a gentle day all.  Hope it has some enjoyable moments in it.

❤️

[TAB]

wow that does sound like a challenge, good luck @eth 

[TAB]

https://wayahead.org.au/wellbeing-check-up/

haha says I am struggling and to go to GP and or Sane lol @eth  

[eth]

Belated Happy Birthday wishes to @Shaz51 and @Faith-and-Hope   Hoping your days had special moments in them and that the year to come is peaceful and fruitful whenever possible.  

[eth]

LOL @TAB   WayAhead seems to be a great organisation to me.  I guess you already knew you were having challenges and that's why you did the wellbeing check.  And already knew where to turn (here)!  Hope you are finding helpful support by being here.  It's always nice to see the friendships here too.  Take care buddy.