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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 My mother was often in denial and stopped taking her meds and got sick. I always take my meds I’m fanatical about it.
TW: death
Glad your event was good and that you are a bit better today.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Sorry about my previous message probably shouldn’t have posted that about my dad. I’m doing ok today @creative_writer . Slept ok but woke up a bit early. Went for a walk this morning. Did some Spanish. Too lazy to water today. Will need to do it tomorrow. Motivation is the main problem. Helper is supposed to come tomorrow but I haven’t heard from him yet. He’ll probably message me after I go to sleep I told him not to leave it too late. I will chase him up as per usual.
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I have always taken my meds but I still get mood swings and it has gotten worse during and after menopause for me. Darn hormones.
Rationally I know I couldn’t have done anymore for my dad but emotionally you sometimes wonder if you could have done more.
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AuntGlowModerator
Hello lovely!
I am feeling good overall today, but suddenly got very sleepy hahah
How are you? @GezzaP
And good afternoon @creative_writer
Yes, you are absolutely right. How do you tend to take care of yourself in that space?
I understand that so much! My medication helps me but makes me very lethargic and foggy too... I am glad to hear that you are safe.
What have you had the space and energy for self-care wise today? 💖
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow I’m ok today. Woke up early but surprisingly didn’t nod off in the afternoon. I probably would have if I tried to read but did some puzzles instead. I reckon the meds make me sleepy in the day too. Some days are not as bad.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer Bipolar and menopause/post-menopause interact for me for sure. I have depression more often than hypomania, but for me the up is more risky. I get a little bit of SI when I’m down but it is manageable.
Just got in bed so put fan on as I get hot at night. Will listen to radio for a little while until I fall asleep.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I’m ok @creative_writer . I’m a bit irritable and am being fussy with my helper. I have to harass him to get him to do what I want done or he just goes ahead and does other jobs. We went out for lunch so I got out for an hour. I think I may still be a bit hypomanic but also a bit down.
How are you?
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