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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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AuntGlowModerator
Sleep sounds really helpful right now, actually. @creative_writer
I hope you get some rest - let's chat more tomorrow. 💛
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I doubt you are better off broken @creative_writer . Yes I’m awake early slept for 5 hours but very deeply. I’ chrcking emails and Facebook. Will do Spanish lessons and physio exercised. Then I have to move some furniture for painting. When it gets light I will clean kitty litter and uneaten cat food. Then I’ll go for a walk before gardening.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I’ve had a nice day. Walked to shop but a neighbour gave me a ride half wsy - was grateful because it wss very cold. He was going to work. After s very slow start I sowed some native seeds - 4 pots. Then got a whole bunch of new seeds in the post. Picked up a cactus from nearby only $6. Came home, took my shoes off and spent the afternoon reading gardening magazine and dozing. Just had roastie toastie cheese as shepherd’s pie ran out at lunch time. Will make silverbeet and feta filo tomorrow morning. Then sow some of the new seeds.
What about you? How was your day? Did you do your workout?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Sounds like you got quite a few things done too. @creative_writer
Sorry you are still feeling low. I feel ok still a bit hypomanic though.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Just watching news and 7.30 Report then I’ll go to bed maybe read for a little while. Or just curl up to try to sleep in warm bed. How about you?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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