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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Yes I’m a morning person too. Getting tired now. Cat seems to like one of the food sachets. She has just woken up and gone outside.
Did you do your workout today?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I have oily hair but I can get away with only washing it once a week. It is not as oily as it used to be.
Good on you for doing your workout and showering.
I get back pain when I’m depressed. That was caused by sitting at the computer so much in the last weeks of writing my PhD. Do exercises for my back when I’m up to it.
Starting to get hungry. Always do at this time of day. Will start thinking about what to have.
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AuntGlowModerator
Good afternoon @creative_writer,
Are you feeling any better today? 💛
And have you made a go-to self-soothing list so you don't have to think too much in the moment?
And it sounds like you have done all that you can @GezzaP... so taking care of yourself is paramount right now. I am glad you booked your GP appointment and that you're continuing to reach out and connect here. You should be really proud of yourself. 🥰
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Thanks @AuntGlow I didn’t manage to cook dinner. Was too hungry to wait. Had tinned soup and bread. I’m fading fast as per usual in the evening. Hanging out to speak to my GP on Thursday.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I got too hungry to wait for dinner so I just microwaved some tinned soup and had that with bread and butter. Too tired to cook. Gave in to the smoking urge and had 1/2 a smoke after dinner.
puss ate all her dinner which hopefully means she’ll keep eating that food.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I’m going to try to cook in the morning tomorrow. Thought I’d make chilli con carne. I’ve got some mince and kidney beans. I think I’ve got some tinned tomatoes too. Going to take mince out of freezer now. I can have it with corn on the cob I bought today. If I can muster the energy I’ll go to buy some tortillas.
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