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So had my pdoc appt. It went ok. Read to him what I had written down last night. He thanked me and said that would have been really hard to read it out loud, which it was. Told him how my birthday is a huge trigger from what happened a long time ago. Talked about the si and sh thoughts.

Plan going forward is to stick with ECT monthly for now. He was going to stop it but thinks it's better if we continue it for now, especially with what's been happening lately. Got another appt. in 2 weeks time.

@Eve7 glad your appt. went ok. Good that you were able to talk about your si and sh. I know how hard it is with even the thought of the H word coming up

@Bow sorry you are struggling tonight. Here with you hon.

Sounds like your appointment went ok @Snowie glad that you were able to write stuff down and then read it to him.

struggling with ED stuff. The physical stuff is torture. Hopefully my dietitian appointment is helpful tomorrow. @Eve7

@Bow I don't think I would have told him everything if I didn't read it.

I really hope your appt. with the Dietician goes well tomorrow and that they can help, even a little bit.

Last day of school drop off for awhile!

Well done @Snowie it would have been really hard reading out your thoughts so I’m proud of you.

Sorry the Ed physical stuff is so painful that must be really hard @Bow

Evening @Snowie and @Bow hope you’re ok.

Hi @GezzaP

Hope your day has been ok

thanks @Eve7 I know you get it

I’ve had a ok day today. Showered went to shops and cut down on smokes again. Have to go to chemist tomorrow so I’ll get out of the house again. Will go to supermarket while they’re doing my script. @Snowie Hi @Eve7

@Snowie How are you today?

I have had 2 bad nights sleep and it has turned on hypomania. I have bipolar disorder type I. It is generally well managed but I sometimes get depression or hypomania. Was depressed but now hypomanic. Booked into chiro as my back is playing up as it does when I have an episode.

Went to supermarket to buy a few things. Had to drive very carefully as I’m very tired.

Have had too much coffee as trying not to fall asleep today.

Watching lead up to Grand Final. Going to make a hot dog for lunch today. Bought a vienna sausage for that. Will have it with cheese, onion and sauce. Nice and easy to cook.

Also booked into speak to a psychologist. Phone appointment as he is on the other side of city. He is from Spain so I can practice my Spanish. I’m about 70 percent fluent.

Trying to find a dermatologist too as I have a rash on my chest and the GP doesn’t know why. I am sick of waiting for a public specialist. It’s been over 5 years waiting already.

I assume you will watch GF. I like GF day.

Hi @GezzaP Thanks for your update.

Sorry to hear about the last few days. Must be really hard. Well done for getting up the street, I know how difficult that can be at times.

I hope your chiro can help with your back.

We are having pies for lunch and hot dogs for tea. Very much footy food!!

Thats great that you have booked to speak to a psych. I really hope that they can help.

Public waiting lists can be so long. There are times where we just need to see someone quickly.

Just taking it easy today. Last 24 hours haven't been good.

Will be watching the footy. Not really bothered about who wins. Hopefully it's a close match, makes it better to watch.

@Snowie I’m sorry to hear you have been having a struggle lately.

Chiro usually works quite quickly. I need to move more but I’m too tired today.

Liked sound of psychologist think he will be ok. Hope I can talk to him.
Need to talk to my psychiatrist about my anti-mania tablet dose which she changed. Took a larger dose of sleeping tablet last night. My psych allows me to do that. If I wake up tonight I will take another tablet. Will try to catch up on sleep. Hopefully sleep in.
Appt with psychologist is 9th Oct.

Chiro on Monday. My gardener/cleaner is coming Monday so I’ll get him to drive me to appt. Will take him to lunch. He is on the dole. It is good for me to get out of the house. I tend to isolate myself when I’m having an episode.