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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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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@GezzaP 8 hours is great. I hope you gut symptoms ease up.
I barely slept last night, so I’m feeling super agitated. Probably withdrawal from med lowered dose. Hopefully the more intense SI this morning (I’m safe) eases with time
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Gut settled. Electrician came on time at 7.30am was here less than an hour. Walked up chemist and shop, watered garden and emptied compost. Assume helper not coming as I haven’t heard from him this morning. Trying to muster motivation to open some parcels. Can’t be bothered atm lack the energy.
Sorry to hear you didn’t sleep well hope you improve.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer After a brief break I opened the parcels they were just useless crap I bought when I was badly hypomanic - I do that sadly. I should get rid of my credit card but some things are paid for on it so I need it. Maybe I should lower my limit. That would be wise, but I’m not always wise ha ha.
Shame is a heavy burden to carry. What you need is a good sleep maybe a brief nap. Depression sucks doesn’t it? I remember what it’s like.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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AuntGlowModerator
Gosh, that sounds like a lot @GezzaP.
You are allowed to be irritable! Do you have any therapy appointments coming up? 💛
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Try reading or watching a video recording that might send you to snooze mode @creative_writer . That works for me.
I was away having lunch and doing Spanish lessons. Talked briefly to neighbour. She was putting Xmas decorations on her front door for her grandchildren.
I’m feeling sleepy now after reading a couple of pages of a story in Spanish.)
Hang in there.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
No therapy for a while @AuntGlow . Psycho is having paternity leave plus there’s Xmas coming up. Psychiatrist will probably call again before Xmas. Got a script from her in the mail today - will fill soon.
Haven’t done exercises today as had an electrician come early to install wired in smoke alarm. Another bill to pay they’re endless. Got 3 to pay this fortnight.
Helper didn’t come today. Was awake in pain most of the night apparently.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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