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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
My GP said it would be no quicker to go private but I wonder. @creative_writer Yes it must be really hard to deal with anorexia. Must be like being trapped in your habits and your body. Have you tried working with a psychologist?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Need to see a dermatologist. Will explore private options when I can afford it.
I figure a psychologist can help you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Oh I’m so sorry you have so many issues. I get anxiety too. I also worry a lot at times. Sometimes I get panic attacks. Most of the time my bipolar is stable unless I get a trigger then things can be rough.
It doesn’t help when my sister blames me for the bipolar symptoms. She says suicide is selfish. Luckily I don’t have the guts to suicide but occasionally get ideation if I’m depressed.
i’m awake in the middle of the night again. But still feel tired so I’m staying in bed and will try to go back to sleep.
Booked in to see a chiropractor to get my back and neck treated on Monday. Prefer that to a physio and it is much cheaper.
I will try to find a dermatologist.
It is expensive but “since cutting back on the smokes I have been saving money. If I can get off the bloody things I’ll save a lot of money. They are expensive.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I am a weakling that’s part of aging and lack of exercise. I’m very lazy:
I didn’t manage to go back to sleep.
Definitely hypomanic. Settling in to watch footy. Puss on my lap. Didn’t eat much lunch too tired to do much. Got some popcorn to eat during the game.
Can take painkillers again at 3pm.
Need to change anti-psychotic meds. Will have to speak to psychiatrist. Managing bipolar can be really hard sometimes.
Hope you sleep better tonight.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Yes sleep really important. Will take another sleeping tablet if I wake up early again. My stop smoking tablets have come in to chemist. I will pick them up tomorrow. Having Mexican food for dinner tonight. Didn’t have much lunch. Hope your day has been ok.
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