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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I had a migraine triggered yesterday from barely sleeping and still recovering from it. I slept better last night, mind still feels very foggy. This morning I felt discomfort in my body, my mind went to when I used to feel it years ago. Then I noticed myself feeling distant, sort of floaty. I hope I can get through the day today with uni
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
It is real @creative_writer
When I am mentally unwell it has such an effect on my physical health too and vice versa.
You are right in saying that being sick does increase our anxiety.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
@creative_writer you have such an insight within yourself which is great to have.
You are able to look back and notice how unwell you were and are going about changing it. That takes a lot of strength and courage. Rewriting our story to damm hard work. As a suffer of cptsd too, I acknowledge how much work needs to go into ourselves.
You are on the right track. Yes you will have your ups and downs, but the most important thing is that you are moving forward. You should be so proud of yourself for how far you have come.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Hi @creative_writer
Sorry about last night, fell asleep.
I feel like I have lost parts of myself too. It is sometimes hard to see our gains when we focus so much more on our losses. I'm glad you are able to remind yourself that you have achieved things within your journey.
I hope today goes well for you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
@creative_writer can you do something for yourself tonight. Perhaps some self care?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Sorry to hear that @creative_writer
I hope you don't get a migraine. I know how hard they can be to deal with
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