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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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Ru-beeModerator
Good on you for trying out your usual techniques with self-care @creative_writer it can be really hard to do when depression hits, so even giving it a go shows your strength. It sounds like you really are doing the best you can right now with what you're being faced with and that you're just trying to get through as best you can. I hope being here helps to ease things a little too
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I will go to bed early tonight. That seems to suit me best. So watch news and then get ready for bed. Almost dozed off while painter was here. But he was playing a horrid radio station on his phone that was very loud. Had lots of ads. Was in Burmese language with English ads. I couldn’t hear my station.
if you need to go to doc then go. Or at lest do a telehealth or phone appt. Do it in the morning when you’re more energetic.
I’m due a fasting blood test and a mammogram and have other errands to do. Will go early before traffic starts. Probably go next Monday as not so busy at shopping centre. Was going to go Weds but have psychologist phone appt. that I forgot about.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I’ve gone to bed. I have a cataract that has to be removed in 6 months. I will get a phone appt with my GP when I’ve had my blood test.. i need a med too. Exhausted. Will put plants back tomorrow..
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Hey @creative_writer,
How are you feeling? Would you like to chat? 🫶
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow it feels so hard, I know it could be worse. I have the low energy depressive mood, not the agitated I'm on edge type. [edited by moderator] I feel beyond exhausted, can't help but think everyone would be better off without me. Can't seem to get away from the pain, it constantly follows me. Am I doing self-care wrong if it's not enough?
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AuntGlowModerator
It sounds like things are feeling really big for you tonight @creative_writer. Know that we are here with you , okay?
I can definitely hear how overwhelmed you are right now, so I am wondering, what could help you to feel even 1% more soothed for the next 10 minutes? Can we start there?
You are absolutely not doing self-care wrong! You are doing amazing work. Sometimes we are intensely confronted with our pain and it can be such an awful feeling... but that doesn't mean you have done anything wrong. 💛
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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