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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 I slept ok but woke up early. Probably due to change of meds. Managed to shower and go to shops. Got healthy food today. Will eat chilli con carne leftovers today.
Only smoked 2 1/2 ciggies today which is really good for me. Working up to my quit target date. Addictions are a real pain with a bipolar brain.
Hope you can eat something today. Did you already do your workout? Did you manage to get in the shower?
Morning @AuntGlow and anyone else who’s around.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Yes it was good to shower and go to shops. I also took my indoor plants outside to water them as it is a nice day here.
I’ve only had 4 smokes today which is really good for me especially as I had one after lunch. I had left over chilli con carne and I reckon I’ve still got 2 meals left in the pot.
Yes you would probably enjoy a walk. Please try to eat something today. I know it’s hard but you’ll probably feel better physically anyway.
Will need a coffee and something else to eat before GP calls as I’m quite tired. Hope she isn’t running too late today.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer It is typical spring weather here. Warm for a couple of days then chilly for a few. Not much rain though here in Adelaide. I should water the garden but couldn’t be bothered. At least I did the indoor plants. I need to get my gardener/cleaner to come next week. I also need to go back to the optometrist to see how much my developing cataracts have developed. Not looking forward to getting those done.
Glad you ate something but sorry to hear you are stuck in your mind. That must be hard. Did you go for a walk?
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I had a coffee and now I’m thinking of having a snack in case my GP is late calling.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Hey @creative_writer,
I can see that things are feeling big right now in the mind and body. I know how overwhelming this can be... can we acknowledge that these feelings are there and look at some safer ways to manage how you're feeling? Could we look at some inner child self-soothing? 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Oh no you are having a bad time of it. Hang in there and try to eat tonight.
GP appt went well she gave me the stop smoking tablets script. Didn’t ask about a mental health plan and thinking it would be better to ask my psychiatrist for one as my GP rejected my request for one when I asked for it a few years ago.
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