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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 @creative_writer @AuntGlow ii will take a while for hypomania to settle. Hopefully not too long. More good sleeps should do the trick.
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tymeModerator
Good to see you @GezzaP @creative_writer 🙂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Oh I hope you are ok @creative_writer hi @tyme
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tymeModerator
Good on you for being able to reach out to helplines when you feel you need it @creative_writer . That takes a lot of strength in itself.
Hope things ease for you.
Will you go to bed pretty soon after?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I’m sorry to hear you are struggling. @creative_writer Best to talk to your psych I think.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Yes it is hard to get thoughts out of your head @creative_writer . I’m going to bed now as I’m tired out from all the gsrdening I did today.
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AuntGlowModerator
Good morning @creative_writer,
How are you feeling today? 🌞
I get that process of focusing more on what didn't go well... our brains can be so unhelpful in their attempts to keep us safe, can't they? Because you absolutely deserve to relish in your successes! So, to challenge this a bit, can you tell me about a call that did go well? What are 3 things you really enjoyed about how you showed up for the other person? 💖
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