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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
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
I hate the heat @creative_writer . Warm today. Hot in the sun. I missed my walk today but did some extra yoga and my physio exercises. It was a tough day. I apologised to my helper for being irritable and finicky over the jobs he was doing. He was ok with it and we had a drink when he was finished. We planned a get together on or around Xmas so that will be nice.
It’s going to be hot tomorrow yuck. I will try to take an early walk if it’s not too warm early.
Hope your day is ok for you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Oh I’m sorry to hear you are having trouble @creative_writer .
I’m pleased my helper was understanding but I’m sure I annoyed him. I just nodded of for 15 minutes or so. I got up very early today, A bit worried I won’t sleep tonight as it’s going to be warm. Might have to put air on or fan with just a sheet, but my house is quite cool still.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
My bedroom gets a bit of morning sun but I have both shutters closed @creative_writer . Another early night for me.
Hope things settle for you.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
Does one have to learn to live with flashbacks or will they also go away?
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I can relate to panic attacks. I get them. Hope you are better this morning.
I watched tv to wind down. Fell asleep in arm chair ha ha so no trouble falling asleep. But I left the air conditioner on overnight. Woke up early. Already been for a walk, watered garden and did my yoga and exercises. Nothing planned for today, Just do my Spanish lessons. Should vacuum and dust but it’s too hot.
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