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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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tymeModerator
I really struggled after school too @creative_writer . The rigidity of school and transitioning to adulthood was a bit of a shock I reckon. I went down hill from there... then for the next 15 years, it was hellish.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
There's so much direct debit stuff now so as long as you set up direct debit, the bills just come out of it @creative_writer For me, from my pay, I just deposit $10 each week to the water company so I never need to pay anymore.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Totally ND @creative_writer
I was always 'different' as a kid, and still am. I'm totally not social out there. My brain is wired so diffferently and I used to hate it... but now, meh? Life goes on and I'm not fussed.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
100% @creative_writer All the time. I see it, feel it, hear it. I look at someone, and I can 'tell'.
I have to say that over the years, I've found what works for me, so I stick to it. e.g. my rigid routines, but up-to-the-minutes schedules, my sensitivity to sounds/smells.
Life wasn't meant to be easy... but I feel I'm on top of things as long as I don't have an instance of ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Puss ate some of her dinner. @creative_writer
I have a list of jobs to do written down so I remember to pay bills and I have a list if appts and chores to do.
My psychologist got me to fill in a long form last week. He also had me read a couple of documents. He hasn’t got me journalling yet.
It’s supposed to rain 5-10ml today so might have to do indoor tidying instead of gardening. I would prefer to garden. But if it rains that’s good for the garden. Not raining atm. Want to clean kitty litter today.
After going through all my forum emails I will check Facebook, do Spanish lessons and do physio exercises.Back feeling good. Acupuncture and massage worked fantastic.
How you doing?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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