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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
@creative_writer I don’t like to burden people either. Sometimes I get severe anxiety. There was a med I could use that worked but now it’s not available.
I have been really good today happily gardening. Physically worn out, but mentally good today.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
It was sunny mist of the day @creative_writer cloudy now though and getting a bit cool.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Be careful of overdoing supplements if you have too much you just excrete it out anyway. Getting quite dark here now.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I’m going to watch TV for an hour then go to bed. It just rained here.
I have an appt tomorrow at 9.30. I want to walk and go to supermarket near where I go to see chiro. After chiro I’ll go to a cafe. In the afternoon if the weather is ok I will garden again for a little while. Later I want to read a novel. I have a big pile of books to read in both English and Spanish.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Good evening @creative_writer,
How are you feeling today? 💖
Last week, you asked, "Do you think I’ll ever be at peace with myself and not feel ashamed of everything I’ve experienced?" I absolutely think this is possible. In my experience, shame and dysregulation still come up... however, the more practice I have allowing myself to not only be in those feelings, but also practice detachment from my more critical/fearful thoughts, it becomes easier. My understanding is because it's helping to strengthen my other neural pathways, those feelings become less frequent. I think the more you keep doing all the wonderful things you are for yourself, the more you will notice spaces of peace and self-compassion. I hope that makes sense.
Sending big hugs your way. 🤗
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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