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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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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
@CheerBear I’m thinking the change of avatar might be a symbolic one and wondering if there is a first anniversary sometime soon. No need to respond. Just know I’m thinking of you and all the chaos and stress you are going through too. Also here to listen if you want to talk.
💜🤗
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
It’s an amazing thing to be able to feel the feels but be ok with your choice @CheerBear . I hope they pass soon. 💜🤗🤞🏼
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
You know as I was reading your post @CheerBear I was also thinking about a year passing and all the things that have happened/changed/evolved. I think it’s been a big year of growth for both of us just a very windy, curly one.
For me the end of year is bringing up lots of things around my diagnosis. I am not settled with meds and am still connecting dots. I think last year I thought I understood my mh better. This time last year life was very different for us all.
Im heading to bed. Nearly crossed over this morning as I got to sleep at 6:45 am. 😬. I’m also in the process of letting go of some of my security blanket meds. It will take some time.
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ethSenior Contributor
s @Teej and @CheerBear hope today is starting gently and has some highlights in it for you both. Warmest wishes for what each of you is dealing with at the moment.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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TeejSenior Contributor
Howdy @TheVorticon 👋
@CheerBear and all
well my weekend and end of last week has been ok. Feeling a bit senile as I can’t remember what I’ve said much in the past.
I’ve switched back to old adhd med as I was struggling with side affects. Psychiatrist appointment will be interesting this week. I’ve been in an angry headspace for the last week but feel less agitated today. Have no idea what my menstrual cycle is doing 🤦♀️😳. I have a feeling my world often revolves around it. Will be interesting when it finally finishes. (Nothing like a post tagging the vorticon in discussing this, although you should be used to it).
I have to head to old house soon and keep procrastinating doing all the paper work I need to.
Ive has a big few days in the garden getting prepared for 42 degrees on Wednesday here 🥵.
@CheerBear I read about a celebration of a big with achievement and actually had tears of pride well up in me for you. That is such a great outcome. I can only imagine how proud you are. This time last year was filled with much uncertainty but has obviously worked out well for you and them.
Glad your tricky time with feely stuff has passed too. 💜
i wiil be on and off the forum in stints for the next week or two. I really suck at multitasking with the forum even more so right now (ok, ever since I started on the forum really!). It’s something I’d like to work on.
I have a big heavy session coming up with psych on Wednesday that I know will bring up lots of things. I have those wanting to deal with it but knowing it will possibly send me in a spiral for a while.
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CheerBearSenior Contributor
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