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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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AuntGlowModerator
I hear you, coming back to the body when it hasn't felt like a safe space can be really scary... that's why I always recommend gently and very slowly doing this (in ways that feel right for you). @creative_writer
Butterfly hugs and breathing sound like a very soft way to explore this. I can imagine art therapy would be perfect for you too - there are so many modes of self-exploration and inner processing. Talk therapy is only one!
What would you like to do creatively if you explored it in a therapeutic context? 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Sorry to hear you were in pain today. Backs are really difficult.
@AuntGlow hi there
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I’ll be going to bed pretty early as I only slept for 4 hours last night. Will do back exercises again though. Watching TV atm. Sorry to hear you’ve had a migraine and neck hurts. I’ve got a heat pad on my neck. Took some more painkillers. Will put tiger balm on my head and neck later.
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AuntGlowModerator
Hello @GezzaP,
How is everything going today? 🫶
@creative_writer, I think expressing yourself and healing these parts of you who through your poetry would be incredible. Would you feel comfortable sharing more of your poetry with us here? 😍
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I’m better today in my body @AuntGlow . I still didn’t sleep well and an still hypomanic. Psychiatrist said to increase 1 med for a couple of nights to try to sleep more. Waiting for GP to call - she’s late as usual.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I still didn’t sleep last night. My psychiatrist has told me to take extra meds for 2 nights. Found a pain relieving gel and my body feels much better today. Went to shops and Bunnings. Bought some flowers, seeds and two tiny bird’s nest ferns.
How are you today?
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AuntGlowModerator
I am glad you're feeling better in your body @GezzaP, that must be a big relief.
I hope increasing your medication helps you to sleep, please keep me posted.
Has your GP chatted to you yet?
I really hear you with this one @creative_writer. I will welcome whatever you share with an open heart and mind. I am so glad you have creativity to turn to.
Have you been going to your groups/classes?
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