Earlier the nurse in charge told me she noted a difference in me from last week “you look worn down”. She is right. I have run out of tricks to hide exhaustion: make up, coffee & meditation aren’t working. It has been a long stretch & 3 solid weeks on a ward have gotten into me.
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@DrBalsamAhmad
I was in Jesmond Dene by the waterfall one evening this week - I think about you and your family often, but especially there where I know you love to walk. Hope there’s some nature close by where you are that perhaps you and Daniel can get out to visit this weekend 🙏
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@vicky_ryan64
Thank you. I miss a lot my walks/runs in Jesmond Dene. We are lucky in Newcastle as there is a lot more quality green space in close proximity to the centre &
@NewcastleHosps
In my experience my use of such spaces has kept me grounded for the 6 months my son was
@GreatNorthCH
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@DrBalsamAhmad
Awww! Could you get a pamper session to loosen up those, perhaps, tense muscles! Just a hour of respite to recharge? Or anything that brings you real pleasure!
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@jean_monaghan
Hopefully on return home I maybe able to plan some ‘me’ time. At present every time we go out of the ward even for a few hours we both need to be swabbed & self isolate until results are negative. It disrupts therapy for D so try hard to strike a balance.
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@DrBalsamAhmad
If you need a chat to off load get in touch...sometimes holding on to everything in our heads wears us down. Sending you love and duas ❤
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@DrBalsamAhmad
I’m glad someone cares and notices. Can you get a wee break for an hour or two, or is that not an option?
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@DrBalsamAhmad
So sorry - please take care...and if it helps at all, sending you good thoughts and energy.
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@DrBalsamAhmad
Ah I'm sad to see on here how many of our NHS are so exhausted and worn out and sure you're experience is reflected across the country. You do need to take care of yourself I'm sure you have people outside of work who need you too
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@DrBalsamAhmad
Blessings!! We need Reiki Masters and other energy workers for our bodies on staff in hospitals! I have helped when possible several people with strikes and cancer. Have a loved one order you some “Waratah” flower Essence and take is under your tongue! It helped me in a bind.❤️🙏
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@DrBalsamAhmad
I know that I'm just one of millions that you will never meet but I want to say thank you to you for every thing you do and continue to do to help others in need. It's also very necessary to take time out to help yourself. Please know you're loved.
@NHS
#Covid_19
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@DrBalsamAhmad
Can you book a night at a hotel somewhere close by or are there relatives rooms at the hospital that you can go & get your head down.
You can't be of use to anyone if you are exhausted, you need to recharge
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@DrBalsamAhmad
Thinking of you and sending love and prayers. Hope you can find a way to do something for yourself. ❤️🙏
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