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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 Yes my body is burnt out and I’m exhausted. The headache is driving me crazy. Can’t take more tablets until 7pm. Putting tiger balm on my head. It offers a little relief. Will have to go back to chiro I think. And will explore Chinese acupuncture. All I want really is a decent night sleep.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Still got a thumping headache. Taking painkillers and applying tiger balm.
How are you today?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I slept better and feel I can go back to sleep. Head feels better today.
Glad to hear you slept ok.
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AuntGlowModerator
How have things been feeling for you this week? @creative_writer 🥰
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Hello @creative_writer how you doing today?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Hi @creative_writer i’m at the chiropractor get back to you later when I have my glasses and can read your message ha ha!
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Hi @creative_writer @AuntGlow i didn’t sleep well again so exhausted. A cleaner was supposed to come to do a quote today but didn’t show up so that was annoying. Just came back from chiro I walked despite the pain did a small shop too. Still in pain. At least my headache has eased, but back and neck still sore. Still hypomanic, but to exhausted to do anything after my walk. Had a pot of peppermint tea while I was out. Had a banana when I got home just now. Won’t do much for dinner. Maybe french fries not very healthy but tasty.
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AuntGlowModerator
Hey @GezzaP - how was the chiro? Feeling a little lighter? ✨
Thank you for updating me @creative_writer, here with you, always. It sounds like your body needs lots of softness and soothing - could softening into action be your intention this week? So you can meet your body where it's at? 🫶
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