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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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AuntGlowModerator
This sounds so overwhelming for you @GezzaP... I get that feeling of things being too heavy to shower or practice self-care. Everything with your sister sound really painful. 😔
I know there's a lot you'd like to see change here and understandably so... sometimes when there are lots of things out of our control relationally, it can be helpful to focus on the things we can control. I wonder what is within your control in this situation? Does anything come to mind? 💛
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow I have apologised to my sister and asked her to stop being so cruel to me. Don’t know what else to do. I will aim to shower and go to shops tomorrow. I was able to book a phone appointment with my GP this morning so that’s something. Also continuing to smoke less today.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I’m sorry to hear you are disassociating and have ADHD. I will talk myself into showering and going to shops eventually. Puss has come in and on my lap after going in and out all afternoon. I have only had one smoke since after lunch. I am really concerned about the effect the smokes are having on my health that’s why I want to stop.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I have bipolar 1. Yes I imagine mixing meds is complex. I have to take tablets for high blood pressure and I take magnesium, vitamin D and salt tablets. My salt levels are abnormally low. Spent a night in hospital once for that. They didn’t do anything just blood tests and they didn’t give me my meds so I barely slept.
Trying to stay awake a bit longer tonight but getting very tired.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I will be going to bed soon. My gut was playing up this morning. That’s anxiety and a poor diet. I hate hospitals but at least that time I didn’t have to wait for hours to get attended to.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer My gut was bad again this morning but I showered, washed my hair and went to the shops. Bought some healthier food. Will try to cook tonight. Only had 6 smokes today that’s good for me. Set a quit date for 30th September. Cat ate her breakfast today.
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