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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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AuntGlowModerator
@creative_writer wrote:
@AuntGlow I am also having postural intolerances, it’s been worse since the dose increase. Still having lots of low energy and poor immune system. My face was in pain for like a month since viral. I think it’s almost getting there now, but a month is a long time to be sick.
I haven’t been doing much writing.
I hope you are doing okay today 💖
A month really is a long time to feel sick... 😔
That's okay, writing will come, I am sure of it.
How are things feeling today? 💖 @creative_writer
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I had a 15 minute snooze this afternoon. Now watching my tooty team play. I see you are struggling hope you improve. Good on you for being environmently good. Unfortunately it usually costs more. My cleaner sometimes uses vinegar and bicarb for cleaning. I try to encourage him to not use poison in the garden.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@GezzaP I hope you are enjoy the game. It does cost more, but sometimes you need to look at long term impacts. It’s better for the body. Yeah, poison in the garden doesn’t sound like a good idea.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer He uses poison on the weeds sometimes. I use boiling water. Works well and quickly. I will try to keep on top of the weeds now I have got rid of them. I can’t afford fox tv anymore. I have kayo so I can watch the AFL, but I miss not having women’s soccer any more. Anyway I should sit less and walk more. But I like to sit and read or just watch TV or do puzzles. I hope youvfeel better soon.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
What are your current supports at the moment? I realised I haven't asked for a little while! @creative_writer
I am well. Although, I have been experiencing a lot of exhaustion and challenges with focus myself. So I hear you on that front, it can be so hard to keep up when you feel that way, can't it?
Have you made time for any little joys this weekend? 💖
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I stand up and stretch every hour or so. Yes I’m up early again. It suits me - I’m a real morning person. Just checking emails and Facebook. Chilling. Hope you feel a bit better today.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
How are you today @creative_writer ? I’m fine. Slept an amazing 9 hours was stunned when I looked at the clock. I’ve been for 2 walks today. Had a bit of a headache this afternoon. My neck is achy. Been reading a gardening magazine after I did some puzzles. Did some Spanish practice. Also spoke to my psychiatrist - that went fine. We talked about my sleep, the novel I finished yesterday and permaculture gardening (I should have told her to get Bill Mollison’s book) as she was interested in it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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