Not Coping

@creative_writer

I'm glad you've considered it!

When I sought that support from my uni they were able to offer a bunch of things to help lighten the load including automatic extensions on assignment deadlines that I didn't need to ask each individual lecturer for - I'm sure your uni would accommodate in a similar way.

Don't be afraid to ask what they can do for you based on what you're experiencing. While they can't make your migraines go away, they might be able to offer you comfortable spaces around campus (and work with your placement location to find some there) where you can retreat to rest/nap/be in a quiet place.

Yes I might @creative_writer Sorry, I just got off the phone with KHL.

That sounds nice. Sorry you feel your capacity is limited, I'm sure it will improve.

Hi @Having-Hope

Thank you for that yes I definitely won't be going cold turkey. I've tried like 6 now, and I haven't improved on any other of them, so I don't see the point.

I get that as well @tyme, but I haven't had any relief from my meds so why stay on something that hasn't helped? Also, the current one I got put on in hospital it's been nine weeks and it hasn't helped at all. I got worse a couple of weeks ago.

Though saying that my GP wants to see me Monday as I have my blood tests back from being inpatient for the pharmacogenetic test so who knows there might be a med there I can take.

I'm not sure you've given it enough time to be honest @Birdofparadise8 .

It took years for me. Then I saw change.

With medication @tyme?

They say you should see something within 4-6 weeks.

I don't want to be on something if I don't have to be and is making things worse like SI and weight.

Antidepressants and anti-anxiety. I spoke to my psych about tapering off, but he's like, "if it's working, leave it". So I have @Birdofparadise8

You're lucky that they work for you then @tyme.

Mine isn't so either I increase the dose, change the med, add something or just titrate down to go off.

Yes it was good @creative_writer

Yeah, I see him on the 14th so not too long away. I'm not really looking forward to it he isn't that nice. I'm on the hunt for a new one.

@creative_writer

If I was told I had to do 500 hours of anything I'd be overwhelmed! Over what time period do you need to complete those hours? Maybe by breaking it down by X hours per week it might make it seem less daunting. Or perhaps instead of counting down how many hours you have to do, you can try count up how many you've done.

Re: Motion sickness - It absolutely sucks. Have you tried either taking dramamine or those motion sickness glasses glasses yet?

@Birdofparadise8

I'm sorry the medicines aren't working out well for you, but I'm glad you're going to have a conversation about it - and that you won't make my mistake! Another avenue to consider is to potentially ask your doctor if they are aware of any clinical trials for new medicines that you can be a part of. Or ask if there are medicines approved overseas that could help that are not yet available in Australia - your doctor could request approval to import them for you under the 'special access scheme'.