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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Very healthy @creative_writer . I had bolognese. Watching news.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
This is a really observant reflection @creative_writer. Hmm... I wonder if you could notice where you feel things generally? For example, noticing your chest feels heavy, but that your fingers feel light. So, slowly bringing in a sort of non-judgemental awareness into the body. This might help you to reconnect to feeling?
I am doing okay, thank you for asking. I have had a bit of a dysregulated day, so trying to be kind to myself! 💛
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I fell asleep in the armchair for an hour! @creative_writer Headed to bed now.
Sorry to hear you’re feeling so unpleasant,
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I’m fine @creative_writer . Just had a snooze in arm chair as slept only 5 hours last night. Trying to wake up now. Cold here today so didn’t garden. Wind was too cold for me. Retreated inside and had a lazy day. I’m doing some puzzles. Just fed cat see if she eats food so fussy.
Sounds like you’re struggling today. Hope you’re ok.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Sorry you are really
doing it tough. I need to eat hungry! @creative_writer
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