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@Mustang67 Hello how are you? How’s your day going?

Maybe referral was denied due to thwt psychiatrist not taking patients? Many have either long waiting lists or can’t take new patients on. I’m really hoping the new referral will go smoothly. Are you having a medicine review or therapy?

My GP has given me something to help relax the severity, though I’m sure it’s helping the symptoms are still severe. It’s hard isn’t it.

@Mustang67 You are a genuinely kind soul. Thank you for those beautiful affirmations. I’m so grateful we’ve met on the forums here.

@Cuddlebear I am seeing the psychiatrist for a medicine review. Do you get side effects from your medication? My antidepressant has given me high blood pressure, so I have been put on medication for that and the antipsychotic that I used to have gave me high cholesterol and increased my glucose levels/ Oh and of course the big on, I have gained so much weight that it too is impacting my health. But I change the antipsychotic a few months ago, and I have already started to lose a bit of weight. I am due to have a blood test to get everything checked again, so it will be interesting to see if my cholesterol and glucose levels have also gone down.

It is so hard changing these types of medication. I remember that when I was going through the tapering of my medication about 10 years ago, I was already having issues with my niece, but on her birthday, I wanted to drop her present at the door and then sneak away, as I didn't want to see her. As I was about to get in my car, my parents arrived. I can't remember what my mum asked me, but apparently, I just went off on a tangent. My mum said in later years, that she has never seen me that mad or agitated in all of my life. So it must have been pretty bad. I always tell people that I turn into a mega bitch when i have to change medication.

I am glad that you have been given something to help relax the severity of it. Imagine how much worse it would have been without that. But yes, it is bloody horrible what you are going through. I really feel for you ❤️

Awww@Cuddlebear I am glad we have met too.

I wish the support button would start working, it is so frustrating.

I hope you are just chilling out and taking care of yourself.

Hi @Glisten I do diamond art when I am motivated enough. I have a heap to do, just no motivation or room to do it.

I have finished this one, but can't find the finished photo

This is the latest one I have done.

I have finished this one, but can't find the finished photo

I have finished this one, but can't find the finished photo

Hello @Mustang67 my sweet, how are you going?

Hey there @MissGremlin I am just relaxing and reading some discussions so I can get to know you all better. Lol

How are you now?

@Mustang67 hehe we're a bit of a crazy bunch 😂.

Let's just say i haven't slept yet cos some silly person set off fireworks which triggered flashbacks. So I've been chatting to my friend and snuggling with my puppy.

@MissGremlin I am sorry to hear that. Inconsiderate shits. It is still illegal to set of fireworks, isn't it?

What sort of dog do you have?

This was my baby Russell, we used to snuggle all the time. I really miss him. He was a very loyal & loving dog.

Good morning @AlwaysMyself I have found that South Australia does have a psychiatrist medication advise line. I have put a note in my phone, along with the phone number to discuss with my doctor on the 18th.

So thank you for that advice, it's really helpful ❤️