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Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Shaz51Senior Contributor

Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

hello Everyone 😍

Coffee time here

went for a walk downtown this morning in between showers of rain

with everyone saying hello to us along the way

@Chasingsunsets , @Jynx , @tyme , @ENKELI , @DownMoreThanUp , @MissGremlin @Lozenge , @Just , @Misty7 , @Emelia8 , @Oaktree , @Appleblossom , @GezzaP , @Glisten , @Blackcloud , @lonemushroom @Cat34 , @Flutterbug9 , @Mustang67 , @MJG017 , @creative_writer @Spirit_Healer , @avant-garde , @Rosepetal96 , @heartathome

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GezzaPSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

It’s raining here today but I got in a very early morning walk @creative_writer . Didn’t go far. Also walked from cars to shops. I hope you will be ok. I know i need a few good nights’ sleep to recover. Getting frustrated with what is a very flakey internet connection today.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

@GezzaP sometimes it’s about getting movement even if it doesn’t count as full exercise. I hope you are able to rest up tonight 💖. Flaky internet connection would be frustrating.

I think I’ll settle once I get a decent night sleep.

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GezzaPSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Yes a good night sleep would make a huge difference tempted to disobey psych and take extra med tonight. Think I might be getting a cold. Drinking lots of fluids and put warm clothes on. Thought was hay fever, but suspect a cold as hay fever tablets didn’t help much. Will try to sweat it out. Put vicks on chest and back. Had a 20 minute cat nap. Feel better for it. Back doesn’t hurt as much now. Hope you can get a good night’s sleep.

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

@GezzaP there is a lot going around right now. Have you ever noticed the impacts of being physically unwell on your bipolar. I’m asking because in the past I found that it could worsen my symptoms.

Do you think your psychiatrist would react negatively if you did take the extra meds? I know many psychiatrists tend to be understanding when things are rough. My psychiatrist would rather I take extra meds than spiral out of control. But I do realise everyone’s psychiatrist is different, you would know best how your psychiatrist would react.

Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight, I feel like I got too much light exposure today, I’m wearing my blue light blocking glasses now. If I feel too stimulated after my meds, I can always take an extra dose if needed

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GezzaPSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

@creative_writer I think my psych would be fine with me taking one night’s extra meds. She’s never objected before. Only one med she doesn’t want me to take extra dose.

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SaltwaterSoulSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Hello everyone,

Thought I’d pop in and say G’day! I’ve just finished my first day at my new job, well, technically induction, but it was a full day so it definitely felt like a real first day. Honestly, I keep thinking… did I really do this today? It feels a bit unreal. Such a big step for me...😊

I’m now cooking up a storm (korma curry) and really looking forward to winding down and giving my mind a bit of a rest after taking in so much today. I hope your Saturday has been kind to you so far.💙

@Shaz51 @GezzaP @creative_writer @DogMan79 @ENKELI

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

@GezzaP if your psychiatrist is okay with it, I don’t see any problem in taking it. I know mania may not be up there for you right now in terms of risk, but I think it’s important to manage it before it gets worse. I can’t imagine how scary it would feel. I’ve only ever experienced hypomania. I hope you are able to come up with a plan with your psychiatrist.

I reckon I might need a PRN, risk isn’t high right now but it could easily escalate. My psychiatrist gets worried about my safety during those agitated depressed states. It got super bad earlier this year when I was so close. I had my med dosage adjusted which helped, I was lucky it stabilised me or otherwise I would’ve needed to go to hospital. My psychiatrist has been monitoring how I’ve been going.

Hi @SaltwaterSoul congratulations on getting the job👏. I hope you can chill tonight after a long day and the korma turns out delicious

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tymeModerator

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Hello everyone @MissGremlin @Shaz51 @creative_writer @SaltwaterSoul @GezzaP ,

Hope everyone had an okayish day.

My nose is itchy because of hayfever!

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GezzaPSenior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Yes @creative_writer . Have decided to take extracdose of med and go to bed early. Will deal with internet problem in the morning when I’m more with it. Hope your depression eases. I can’t go into hospital as I need cataract surgery done. Have a good evening.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Saturday Soiree -- 2nd May 2026

Congratulations @SaltwaterSoul 🥰

Ohh no hayfever @tyme

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