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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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TeejSenior Contributor
Yep I’m on the same thing with soup @CheerBear and it’s pretty cheap as well. I got the printer working and did print it out.
I dont know the answer to your first question @CheerBear. It will depend on what happens next. This is my way of dealing with it at the moment. Press the scary button....put head in sand and not think about it.....press the scary button......put head in sand. Washing my hair has been a right pain, so gritty 😜😆.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Me too ❣️
@Teej @CheerBear
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TeejSenior Contributor
Sorry @CheerBear , @Faith-and-Hope had to soup up 🥣. I hadn’t eaten today 😯 so there is stress coming out you are not seeing. I just looked at the paperwork and it’s a bit scary but I’m hoping doable.
Ive been pondering about writing a post on my recovery thread. I feel quite different over the last few weeks and I’ve tried to pinpoint why and how but I think it might just be some of my universe aligning (that sounds deep and spiritual but is more metaphorical than spiritual). Over the past 6ish weeks things have happened that seem to have given me a new lease of life. My mood is still stable (cross fingers for that), I think I’m possibly on the right dose of meds now. I don’t feel as sad, I don’t feel as anxious, I just feel more present. Who would have thought those words would come out of my mouth/fingers? 😉.
I really think that maybe after the rocky time with my psych we have worked things out. She confirmed that I’m not restricted by any time barriers or others which has given me a huge sense of security. I feel like I’ve found that place where I know what support I can get from both her and my therapist for now. For the first time it doesn’t feel like I’m failing therapy.
I wrote more but as you can imagine I’m feeling a little unsure what to write for anonymity reasons. I know I’ll fall over again but maybe not quite so much like clockwork for a bit.....or then again....
💜🤗
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Thanks @CheerBear . Let’s hope I can keep it going. 💜🤗
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Yeah @CheerBear I have been going through that 'waiting for the wheels to fall off' stuff but I’ve been trying to remind myself that they don’t have to and that the reality is they will but until they do I need to work on what I can.
My biggest test will be after my surgeries and legal stuff that I will be back on the Centrelink/job provider merry-go-round. I will have a huge amount of work to do to navigate that as well as I have this so far (which is only the beginning still).
How are you travelling tonight?
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@TeejOne thing at a time. Try to get organized before your surgery. When is your surgery?
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