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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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AuntGlowModerator
Hello @creative_writer @GezzaP 🫶
How are you both feeling today?
@creative_writer, I get morning fog and sleepiness mostly... is your sleepiness mainly in the afternoon?
And I think that's a good idea, keep listening to what your body needs where you can.
I am so, so glad that your spirituality kept you safe. Maybe we can redirect to prayer in your more heightened moments?
Realising painful things must be a lot to a process... will you be able to talk about it more in therapy? 💖
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@AuntGlow I’m a bit sleepy as I woke up early again. Trying to read but it’s hard to concentrate as I’m restless and sleepy. The heat makes me sleepy too, but my house is cool so far. I’m feeling a bit down atm. Did walk and watered this morning. Annoyed at myself for buying too much junk when I was hypomanic. I hate myself for that terrible tendency.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
Doing the yoga and exercises is good for my back @creative_writer , but getting motivated to do it is hard. I have to do it early or I don’t do it. I walked very early this morning before it got light. I don’t go far and I’m very slow. I don’t have good balance anymore. I watered the garden early too.
It is overcast and humid here today as well as hot. It was sunny earlier. My house is still cool. Will probably have to turn on cooling later if it doesn’t cool down.
Feeling a bit low. Hope you slept better and feel a bit kinder with yourself today.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@GezzaP finding motivation can be super hard, doing yoga and exercises is a big achievement. A early walk is also a bonus.
My house is warm today, we've had sunshine today.
I've been sleeping okay, maybe more on the higher side. Depression can be really stubborn and I also have OCD thoughts related to trauma, can't help but get thoughts about why it was my fault and how I'm too damaged now. I know the thoughts aren't accurate, but doesn't stop my mind from believing it. I hope your mood lifts soon💖
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
My house is ok @creative_writer . It has become cloudy here. Even though I don’t like the dark I have the house closed up. I put in a small skylight over my armchair to offer a little light. I’m watching the cricket now. Managed to focus to read for an hour. My kindle then needed recharging. I keep forgetting to put it on charge overnight.
I will have a light dinner. May leave air on if it doesn’t cool down overnight. Sorryvto hear you are struggling with OCD and trauma.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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GezzaPSenior Contributor
@creative_writer I will have ham, cheese, gherkins and pickled onions and maybe some crackers, Might try some bone broth I’ve got too to see if I like it. I had pasta at lunch time. I know it’s not so healthy but I’m too unmotivated to make anything else - I know I should eat more veggies.
Glad you are safe maybe try prayer.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
@GezzaPI hope you enjoy your dinner. Sometimes we can only do the best we can, feeding yourself can be a big achievement when things feel rough.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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