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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
Yes psychiatrist had a few suggestions but I have been trying them and they’re not working @creative_writer oh well keep trying. Will take extra meds tonight. She is sending me a script for more meds,
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Yeah I always get back and neck pain and headaches when hypomanic. @creative_writer Will try to stay up a bit later tonight to hopefully sleep better.
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AuntGlowModerator
Honestly, I think it's a really good idea to listen to your body and know your limits. It's okay for this to take time and your psych is a real one if they are encouraging titration. @creative_writer 💖
What have they suggested for getting the emotions out and sitting with discomfort?
Re: "Maybe I am getting ruminatey, I don't know. What if I am better off broken? Talking makes me feel worse, but I have a lot stuck in me, so I feel trapped. I don't like sitting in my body."
I am sure your mind is wanting to keep you in what feels familiar (which is super common when we are trying new things, so know that this is very normal). I am wondering though, what could you do to soothe the body right now? Or if soothing feels a little too tough at the moment, what could you do to move with the feelings?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
What’s rn? @creative_writer
I like yoga I’m too weak to do most pilates. I ‘ve always been a weakling especially my upper body. Can’t do a plank for morevthan a few seconds.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
My pace is super slow. Have some weights light ones and heavier ones. @creative_writer there are some yoga poses that are really good for your back.
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AuntGlowModerator
I am with you, you're not in this alone @creative_writer. Sometimes I quickly switch from hypoarousal to hyperarousal, it's very much a 'two sides of the same coin' kind of thing - your body is needing safety. Stretching and wrapping yourself up sound like really lovely ways to do this. Could you try them now and let me know how you go? 💖
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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