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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’m already in bed as I woke up at 5.30am this morning. That’s a side effect of the change to one of my meds. It takes me a little while to get ready for bed too and my puss used her litter so I had to clean that up too. Puss has joined me in bed.
Hope your pain is not serious and glad to hear you have booked in to see a GP.
Also hope you can get to bed by 9.30.
i will aim to go to chemist and shops tomorrow: it’s going to be warm here tomorrow, so I might do some washing as well.
hang in there rough day for you and seek help if you need it. Good advice @AuntGlow
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AuntGlowModerator
I love how proactive you're being! @GezzaP I can tell how much you're wanting to shift this pattern of smoke and get support for your mental wellbeing. You deserve it. 💛
I hope you get some rest tonight @creative_writer, remember that we are always here for you.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that your pain subsides soon and that's it's nothing too hard to manage. I get this sometimes too. Sending lots of healing energy your way. 🥰
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow the smoking is a beast and having bipolar doesn’t help. But I need to kick the habit. I am trying to find a psychologist nearby. I’m in bed with my cat.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer @AuntGlow Glad to hear you are doing better @creative_writer .
I slept really badly last night so I’m really tired today and my back hurts. Periods suck. I don’t miss them at all. A bit concerned the change of meds is switching me over to mania. Not sleeping is a trigger for me. I only slept for about 3 hours. But I still got some things done today. Showered went to chemist and shops. Called a friend in the US. I wrote a book with her years ago.
Arranged to see a psychologist privately initially. Will try to get a mental health plan from my psychiatrist Tuesday. @AuntGlow
Looking forward to footy tomorrow. I will make a day of it.
My chemist didn’t have stop smoking tablets in stock so I’ll have to go back when they come in, hopefully not tomorrow. Have smoked more today as I woke up so early. Will take extra sleep meds tonight (my psychiatrist allows me to do that). Drank a lot of coffee today.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Yes I know I should watch the coffee but I didn’t want to fall asleep in the afternoon. I won’t have anymore. I hope to sleep tonight. My psychiatrist allows me to take more sleep meds if I need to only a bit more but that is ok.
I will hopefully be ok and sleep tonight.
So pleased you feel better today. Hope you have been able to eat something. Did you do your workout today?
Puss is on my lap. Will disturb her and get up. Need to stand up for my back. Took some painkillers for my back and it feels better now.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I imagine your problems would disrupt your menstrual cycle. I’m due for bloods in November. I have low salt levels and my cholesterol was up last time. I don’t have any problems with facial hair. But I have a rash on my chest that the GP can’t explain and which flares up sometimes. I am on a waitlist to see a specialist. I have been waiting years.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I’m on antibiotics and use a anti-bacterial wash in the shower but they don’t seem to make much difference sometimes. Occasionally one of the spots swells up and bursts. It may just be stress related. I am allergic to penicillin and coconut. I recently missed a mammogram due to a burst spot. Maybe it is fungal and related to being post menopausal. Who knows? Getting in to see a specialist is impossible. I can’t even remember how long it has been but I reckon over 5 years.
I am pleased to hear you have eaten something today. Well done! An eating disorder would be so hard. I am getting hungry. I had breakfast at 6.30 and lunch at noon so I’m not surprised I’m hungry.
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