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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 will have squid as it’s hot and it’s cool here today. I will go to ATM too. It is a steep walk and I will struggle walking back up hill. I will huff and puff and go very slowly. I have to cross a main road too. Have to be careful.
Have you done your workout and had a shower? Depression sucks! I know what it’s like as I’ve had it.
Got a parcel in Post. It’s a splash protector for stove top. Now I need to clean stove top. Tomorrow or will get helper to do.
Also booked screen door quote for next Weds. Electrician coming next Thurs. at 7.30 am!
Have to let cat in. She’s banging on the door.
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AuntGlowModerator
Please keep me updated @creative_writer 💖 Feeling heard helps me too.
What are you up to today?
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AuntGlowModerator
That's okay @GezzaP! 💖
The video recording will be posted here soon: https://saneforums.org/t5/Events-and-updates/Upcoming-Webinar-SLEEP-Rest-and-Recovery-with-Professor-Melinda/td-p/1761587
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
@creative_writer I know how much energy and presence it takes to show up when you're feeling any kind of dysregulation or fatigue, so good on you for going. I would love to hear how it goes and what you get from being present with others today. 💖
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I got a splash back protecter for stove top. I don’t use cosmetics.
Stayed at pub for 3.5 hours. Got a lift home by fellow local. Had a coffee when I came home as I needed it. Unit is cold turned heater on.
Got in contact with two tradies (electrician and screen doors).
Hope work goes ok for you.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Link to recording of webinar on sleep not working yet @AuntGlow . I give up. It is too late for me. I am too tired now. I crash in the afternoons. Will it be there tomorrow morning? All it does is tell me I cannot register. I know that.
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Ru-beeModerator
Hey @GezzaP the recording is not up quite yet. It can sometimes take up to a few days but hopefully it will be up tomorrow!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
No @creative_writer nothing on this evening. Got to have a fasting blood test tomorrow yuck no coffee. Will have hot water then go before traffic. Pathologist opens at 7am. I’ll go before then to avoid traffic. I hate traffic! Have to park and walk. Will probably want to pee . I’m bad in the mornings. So early night for me again as per usual. Will not shower if don’t get up early enough. Depends.
Then I will go to Bunnings to see what plants they have. Then have breakfast and coffee yay. Have 2 other errands to run but they don’t open until 9am. Hope it doesn’t take too long as shopping centre gets busy on a Friday.
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