Night Shift

Hi @Mazarita, I've been thinking about you today as I've been quite contemplative since I saw @PeppiPatty post this morning. Last night I knew I would crash today but tried to talk myself into the fact that it would be OK which it kind of has. I was wondering if (and this possibly contradicts your psych) you too struggle with backing things up after a productive day regardless of what arena that is ie domestic duties, going out, planned activities, video editing. If I've had a productive day I always seem to crash the next day. Today though I was in control of my crash and it's been mild but I knew that I couldn't put any expectations on today. Although I've been flat I haven't swan dived and I think I'm finally starting to understand me and work out what I need better. So I wasn't sure if you relate to this. I'm sorry if this is something that is obvious but I'm just beginning to get a handle on it. I was doing really well feeling down but not out until I just had a phone call from family who just basically put pressure on to jump up and pull myself together for them. One small call threw my emotions into overdrive and I got mad at myself but have tried to find some perspective on this now. I have so much work on this. Enough about me though.

Its so good you have that relationship with your psych and can take all on board. It will be interesting to see how you go with a change of medication. It does seem to be so much about finding that elusive routine that works. That is what I'm meant to be doing too. Good luck with it😊💜

Oops @Mazarita one of my points was going to be should we plan for the crash days and therefore not schedule things after a big day. It seems like the weeks when you had stuff on everyday was when you found it the most difficult to keep backing it up. I think I'd be the same.

@Former-Member,

I do relate to what you say and it's not obvious, but rather helpful to consider. I will be taking into account a range of things, including what you have suggested, as I proceed in coming days and weeks. We'll see how it all rolls out in practice.

Sounds like you have managed yourself really well today, understanding that you may feel down after a more demanding day yesterday. Great that you were able to ride 'down' but not 'out'. Good to hear too that you are finding some perspective after the unhelpful call from family.

Soon I'll be having dinner. Partner is cooking chicken pasta tonight, looking forward to it. I've comfort eaten so much breakfast cereal this past week, it's ridiculous. A bit of real nutrition won't go astray!

Might take a little break to get ready for dinner now. Thanks for your good wishes. And back at you. Probably talk more later tonight if you are around.

@Mazarita I hope that you didn't mind me discussing my observations. They can only be made from what I read and I have no idea what goes on behind the scenes so they may not be accurate. Please tell me if its not helpful. I hope that you and others feel able to discuss any observations you make about me as I find it really helpful personally but know not everyone does. It feels like this community know me better than anyone else presently. I hope your tea was yummy. I've lived off toast as my go to😠

@comet Thanks for the response. I was in the psych unit for the last election too😊. I was actually a little stressed about voting. The last time I did vote I got in such a mess with all the numbers with glasses😜 It's really good to hear today has been better for you😊😊😊😊😊 Have you anything planned for tomorrow?

Hey @comet, I have a personal question to ask you too which you don't need to answer. Do you crash the day after a good day too? I'm now on a mission to find connections. I'm sorry I know I get intense when I get a bee in my bonnet. 😊💜

@comet Probably planning to annoy you at some stage😜😊 Apart from that I'm hoping that I can just take the day as it comes. Would love to get stuff around here done but not obsessing yet. Have a good night electioneering. Sending hugs😊💜

Hello @Former-Member And @Mazarita And @Faith-and-Hope

Yea, I didnt go over there in person, though I probably should have. But I did get the people at the insurance agency breathing down their necks by calling and demanding that they fax over the required documentation. Which they did. The only trouble is, they (the insurance company) can take up to 72 business day hours to make a final dicision about whether to provide coverage or not. This does not include Saturday or Sunday... So I am gonna be waiting for awhile...

So upset that the people at my doctors office, all they had to do was fax something over, and I had given them notice on monday that i would be needing medication soon, and it wasn't till Friday and having the insurance company badger them that they actually did it!!. I'm thinking of looking for a new doctor.

How is everyone else doing?