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creative_writerSenior Contributor
The recent medication changes has calmed my brain down. I’m still feeling caged up, I know my psych is looking at more frequent therapy sessions if we can get more under ED plan. Once a month sessions aren’t enough. It just feels like the traumatic memories aren’t ending, I’ve been in therapy for years. It’s taking so long to heal. I just want to get to the point the body flashbacks aren’t so regular
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rav3nSenior Contributor
hearing you about how those dreams can be a lot at times, and how distance makes the grieving process feel a bit different. i've missed the funerals of a few relatives too, but in my case, i wasn't close to these relatives as you were with your grandma @creative_writer in my culture, the person's life is grieved together through certain ceremonies- there's a lot of connectedness, families take care of each other and cook for each other, pray together, mourn together, etc. is that similar for your culture?
also if this topic is too heavy to discuss right now, i absolutely understand and we can change topics - please don't feel like you have to respond to my post.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
I understand, and you don't have to talk about it unless you are ready and feel like you're in a safe and held space. @creative_writer
I can only imagine how big things must be feeling... I know that we can't simply turn off pain or grief, and that it will take time to process what has happened, but what is one thing you can do for yourself that might be soothing tonight? 💛
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rav3nSenior Contributor
that makes a lot of sense too @creative_writer when you're already juggling other things and these feelings pile up, it can feel overwhelming and even confusing sometimes. like where do we even start!?
it's absolutely okay to feel this way right now, and i hope with time, this weight will feel lighter. i hope you continue to be gentle with yourself 💗
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Good on you for having a workout and then showering. I have bipolar and am in depressive phase. My sister not speaking to me has devastated me. I fluctuate between grief, depression and anger.
hi @rav3n @AuntGlow
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I used to walk every morning to a jetty and back - took about an hour or so. Because I smoke I can’t do that anymore and I’m aging now. My bipolar has got worse as I’ve aged. Just spoke to my psychiatrist she is changing one of my meds. [edited by moderator] I just don’t know what to do about my sister.
Glad to hear your psychologist is helping and you can keep active. Wish I could.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I feel traumatised by my sister not talking to me. It has triggered depression. And now she has sent me a text saying the depression is my fault like I’m not sick at all.
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