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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
I’ve been gardening since I was a teenager so about 50 years. I like flowers too. Bought a selection of wildflowers and some blue roses. Already planted petunias and portulacas. @creative_writer
But I love the cacti flowers too. Also have a melaluca tree with stunning flowers at Xmas time.
Do you have a garden?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
No I don’t do anything at Xmas @creative_writer especially now my sister is not talking to me. So I’ll be home alone. What about you?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Yes I have friends but they spend Xmas with their families. On the odd occasion I get invited, but usually spend Xmas day alone and just treat it like any other day.
How about you. @creative_writer In bed with puss cat now.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer If my sister wasn’t giving me the cold shoulder we would get together around Xmas. But she isn’t talking to me. Both my parents have passed. No other siblings. Got an aunt and her children but don’t have much contact with them and my aunt lives a long way away from me.
I just do my own thing. I’m ok with that.
If my Argentine friend knows I’m alone she might invite me to her place.
I slept 6 hours last night and have had two 20 minute naps so I’m good. Went for a walk. Was already hot by 7am. Working in the garden with frequent breaks due to heat and need to drink plenty of water. Going back into the garden now after I have some more water. Feeling good today.
How are you?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
It’s cool in my house too. @creative_writer
Bummer being congested. I used to get hay fever pretty bad but not anymore.
Just cooked banana bread waiting for it to cool. Looks nice and smells good.
Hope your allergy eases.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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