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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
Oh right lots of washing then. @creative_writer
I have a few chores to do tomorrow but will garden then just chill and watch footy.
Hoping to sleep tonight. Will try to stay up a bit later.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Daylight saving doesn’t normally affect my sleep just having a bad patch. Tonight when I wake up early I will take another sleep med. Hopefully I can go back to sleep. I will keep trying. Eventually it will stabillise.
Sorry you are having such a tough day.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Yes bipolar bad at the moment but I’ll be ok. Sounds like you’re having a rough day.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I fell asleep in the armchair. I’ll be fine if I can sleep ok for a few nights.
i guess all you csn do is keep going with the therapy and gradually you will work through things and regain a sense of control. Keep hoping.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I slept only 5 hours last night, but fell asleep this morning for an hour and a half. So didn’t get out into garden like I planned. Oh well maybe tomorrow or one day next week I’ll do some gardening. Just went for 2nd walk of day. It hurts my lower back but it is good to move.
Hang in there. Hopefully you’ll be ok.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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