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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 Yes I will follow up with psych about meds and sleep next week. Almost fell asleep in the afternoon. In bed already. So sorry you have experienced trauma.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I slept ok last night. Have managed to shower today and put clothes in washing machine. Need to wash towels as well. Next goal is to go to the shops that’ll be the hardest chore. Got the runs this morning. That’s anxiety. Put cat food outside she ate some of it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I have been able to complete the necessary tasks. Shower tick, washing tick, and shops tick. Didn’t buy any smokes. Just got to bring the washing in later. Only had two smokes between 9am and 12.30pm. First thing in the morning I smoke too much can’t help it. Have to work on that. Hope your day is going ok.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Well done on doing job application! Yes it sucks when therapists don’t support you. I had two puffs of a smoke at 2pm and put it out. I get puffed out so easily. I’m really worried about my health but just can’t face up to it and go to GP at the moment. Last time I spoke to her I said I wanted to go on the tablets that block the nicotine urge again. I stopped smoking for a while once before on those. But I have to work up to booking a phone appointment again. I am still so depressed.
My cat ate a little bit of her food today. I got her a different food today to try.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I guess I should see my GP too but I just can’t face that at the moment. First I will have a phone call to get the stop smoking tablets. Then I’ll work up to go to see her.
It sucks when therapists don’t get it.
Yes I will try the new cat food tonight and we will see what happens.
I hope you can make the appointment with your GP.
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AuntGlowModerator
Hello @creative_writer,
Just popping by to check-in; I am so glad to see you and @GezzaP supporting one another. ☺️
Firstly, good on for moving your body and re-applying for the job - I hope you get some good news!
Secondly, I am so sorry that they responded in this way, that must have been really vulnerable for you... your feelings are absolutely valid and your trauma deserves a safe space to be held.
What do you need right now to feel more supported? 💛
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