Nice to see all my grandchildren today 5 plus girlfriends and grandson is staying Thursday till Friday, but sensory overload kicking in then they all disappear especially Easter Friday and weekend are worse as house is empty, had bad weekend just gone couldn’t get into anything on tv and just wander round house, I know I’m not alone feeling like this but just can’t wait for bedtime and wait for them to come home Sunday evening am I being selfish
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Mickyboy- It’s human nature to need people. Being alone can be peaceful and restful, but often it is really hard to take-because people NEED company. Hey, here’s an idea–how about a pet? If a dog seems like too much, how about a kitty to fill the lonesome times? 
Jeanne
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I find that people interaction can lift one out of that internal monologue which for me can be unfavourable as it can cause anxiety. So, I don’t think you are being selfish.
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Definitely not selfish @Mickyboy we all need company although too much can be exhausting too. Finding that balance is the ideal but not always possible. Enjoy the grandkids visit x
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We have a dog he with me all day, as daughter works before I moved in he was alone Al day we would like to get a cat as we always had dogs and cats, but Ziggy would go nuts if we got a kitten which I did have he used to climb no my and nip my nose when he wanted feeding or sit on top of my head when I’m sitting on sofa, miss him he’s with my other daughter, so don’t know how to intro a cat into him, we have foxes visiting our garden I hear them walk on my summer house I sleep in, been feeling I need to get out but mobility scooter hasn’t been used since last hear summer so need to check battery, have tried to find online chat rooms but no luck must be doing something wrong any ideas you wonderfull lot your my sanity if makes sense mickboy
Not selfish at all @Mickyboy its totally normal, I’ve been feeling the same, I’m going down the furry friend route, dog walking will get me out and about more and it’s company in the house.
I did try dog walking but he kept on going from one side to other bit annoying as I’m on mobility scooter so gave up, now go out with granddaughter easier and don’t get lost, but as it Easter they’ve all gone away never been so bored in my life
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Mickeyboy-- Just a thought–I play solitaire on my computer. It’s free and gives me something to do. Jeanne
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There’s a woman in the neighbourhood here who takes her Jack Russel walking on her mobility scooter. She keeps him on a short leash while riding and only extends lead for a time when she stops. Could it be your dog just needs a bit training with it.
And just to add a few more games to your arsenal, 2 favourites of mine for brain training Water Connect: all about connecting pipework to trigger water fountains and plants grow.
The second one we can all relate to and called Flow Free: it’s all about linking colours on a grid … just as my brain’s neurons are having to make new connections to other neurons after being fried 
I will try a shorter lead but he hasn’t got used to me on my scooter yet, don’t really do games as eyesight goes after a while even with glasses on but will try, be glad when kids get back as do miss them around the house and dog been worsts holiday to date, but at least it was sunny and bit warmer thanks to you all for support mick
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It’s funny isn’t it…when they’re all there we want peace & quiet then when they’re not there we’d give anything to have them back.
Hope they will be back very soon @Mickyboy make the most of the time till they arrive.
Take care x
You got it in one I just like it when there here even though there on psp or phone and if I’m lucky they will pop down and see me, there all back now thanks mick
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Aye, I play chess online with my cousin, he prompted me to do it after stroke. I play through chess [dot] com. It is quite good, although I sometimes forget to take my move and get reminded.
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Where do you find all these things you can do online, I use my iPad as it’s easy to use, kids here this weekend so all dood not as lonely can’t wee chat live with other strokers
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Probably the half those random strangers are using game hacker apps 
I hear and understand where you are coming from Simon and I agree, not that I do anything financially on my phone anyway. It has many uses, just not financial, I leave that to the hubby and kinds. And it’s more because of my mental aptitude since the stroke…and phone screens are too small, prefer a full computer screen 'cos I like to see everything and not have to scroll so much, so I keep the financials for there 
But I’m not necessarily referring to the online scammers and such, I actually love to play around with them whenever they dare to call me 
And my current record for keeping them on the line and wasting their time and money is an hour. I’m really quite proud of that, even take advantage of my stroke and aphasia for those, it’s a hobby
But there are kids out there who just like to win and they do have cheat apps for that. One of the phone games I play is Pokemon, the kids got me into it while out walking after my hip replacement. And with all the walking rehabilitations I’ve had to over past several years, I’ve now gotten quiet addicted to it and even do the battle in it…it’s good for finger dexterity and the hand to eyes coordination 
And that’s a classic part of the game for cheating as you each player is only meant to have 2 shields to protect from attack and that’s where you know there’s cheating going on as some players seem to have an infinite number of shields so there is absolutely no way of beating them. Now that is a cheating app! Not cheating for monetary gain per se, but for the rewards gain for the game.
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Advice please I really want to go back to Malaysia which is very hot and humid when they 20 years ago, but didn’t have copd or strokes anybody done long haul
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@Mickyboy i haven’t done a long haul flight but have done a couple of short haul ones. The flight itself was fine & had no issues. I made sure I kept moving my legs & toes to avoid any issues. I used assistance at the airport whuch made the airport experience so much easier. Would definitely advise this. The heat i cooed with ok. Not sure about humidity though. Could you perhaps go when it is a bit less humid?
I would check with your GP to see if there is any reason you wouldn’t be able to go. But if all ok then go for it. It’ll do you the workd of good i should think.
I’m still looking into trip as for weather it’s always hot and humid all year as I can remember, will ask my doctor about trip plus looking into wheelchair use as there are lots of markets and street food stalls but taking a wheelchair might be tricky, not giving up more research to be done as would love to go home one last time mick
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It’s definitely doable. Many people take wheelchairs on flights. As long as you book it in with airline that should be ok. I would imagine you could hire them fhe ofher end too but not sure.
Plenty of research & pre planning & you’ll spon be visiting your homeland once again.