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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
@Ru-bee I’ve got errands tomorrow morning.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
Heya @creative_writer ,
Good to see you.
Waiting for things to get better? Will they on their own? What needs to happen in the space of waiting and happening?
I'm interested to hear your thoughts 🙂
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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tymeModerator
It definitely very natural to have these thoughts and questions when things are feeling crappy @creative_writer . You know our script, "Speak to your prescribing doctor".
Whilst meds can definitely impact what you are experiencing, can you think of anything non-medical that you can do to help you feel better? I read that you can listened to music. What else can you try?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@tyme if a meds is potentially making you more depressed, that’s a red flag in itself. I shouldn’t be this depressed. I may be safe, but SI only really comes if I’m really struggling.
Self care is great-prayer, grounding, breathing exercises, writing, self talk, exercise but I’m melting under the pressure
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I ran all my errands and also had my hair cut. @creative_writer I’m exhausted! Had high fibre cereal and tablets when got home. Will have a light lunch directly and a coffee.
Puss banging on door to come in. In a moment she’ll want to go out again. She has a cat door but only uses if I’m not here or I’m asleep. She isn’t allowed out at night.
How are you today?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I haven’t exercised today, but did a lot of walking at shopping centre this morning. @creative_writer Walked about 3kms I reckon. Puffed out. Didn’t water garden today. Will have to do tomorrow as it’s going to be warm here for next few days.
At least you got those things done. Well done you!
I got up in time to shower before leaving for blood test. They had trouble getting a vein. They reckoned I was dehydrated, so afterwards I had a cup of water with my coffee. Was hanging out for a coffee.
Had breakfast, tablets and coffee when I got home. Had a light lunch for me then another coffee.
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