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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 had home made lasagne I made a couple of days ago. What did you have? Going to bed in an hour hoping to sleep tonight.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
I can absolutely hear how heavy this is... and I want to be here for you as much as I can. @creative_writer
What support would help you most, do you think? Would you like to brainstorm strategies and solutions, or would it feel better to simply be heard right now? 💖
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AuntGlowModerator
Sleep habits really are so tough!! Especially when we are balancing the dichotomy of hypo/hyperarousal @GezzaP. Did you make it to the sleep webinar tonight?
How was your call with your psychologist?
Your lasagne sounds sooo yum.
I made a beef fajita salad for dinner. 😋
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
The Webinar was on too late for me and I couldn’t get zoom to work anyway @AuntGlow . I went bed early and slept for 7 1/2 hours which is very good for me. Get up early thinking of going for a walk soon.
Is webinar recorded? I haven’t noticed anyone talking about it.
Lasagne ok. Only eating small amounts so will last ages. Fajita sounds nice. Salads are hard when it’s only you. That’s why I grow my own veggies.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I slept 7 1/2 hours yay @creative_writer @AuntGlow ! Thinking of going for a walk but it’s cold this morning. Might have more coffee instead. Yes more coffee I think.
Will put my Oodie over my legs.
You can’t forget the pain you have to learn to live with it.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
You’re early today @creative_writer . I slept 7.5 hours and then slept nearly another hour this morning after speaking to electrician.
He said office will call me back. I said tell them NOT to call between 11.50 and 2pm but I bet they will call at that time. I’m going to take myself out for lunch at that time. I will walk.
So I’ll call office to make a booking now. I hate dealing with tradies but need a wired in fire alarm. They haven’t called yet.
Hope you are ok this morning.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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