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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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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer At the moment I’m struggling to reach out to a psychologist even on telehealth. My goal for today is to have a bath. After lunch. At least I have finally paid off my debt. It is a huge relief.
Hope you are feeling better today.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Glad to hear you are a bit better. Haven’t dragged myself into the bath yet. Maybe later. My cat is sitting on my lap. Keeping me warm. Had a horrible pimple on my thigh that has burst. Had to put two band aids on it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Yes my mood can change with the seasons but I need something to trigger depression. Mania comes from poor sleep. I have bipolar disorder I not mixed moods. Mixed moods must be hard.
My cat is a tabby. She has black stripes. She is giving me lots of affection. But sadly she is not eating her food. I can’t find anything she will eat. I worry about her.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer No I haven’t taken her to the vet. She eats some of the food. I’m a nervous wreck driving so going to the vet is hard and I find I can’t get her into the carrier. At least she eats some food.
I get hypomania if I don’t sleep but I take meds for sleep so sleep ok. I’ve only had psychosis once when I had my first episode and didn’t know I was sick. But I’m in pure depression right now. Have been sleeping a lot. My sister really hurt me and blames me.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer My dose was reduced so I shouldn’t be feeling tired. Maybe I didn’t sleep as well as I thought. I do get up a lot to pee. I read her texts hoping she will calm down she has a foul temper. Maybe I should stop but I can’t help it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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