Living with Ourselves

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@Former-Memberwrote:
@Sophia1
Things steadyish with us, Mr D will need to change meds as he has reached a monitoring threshold, not looking forward to what delights are going to be on offer or the change over period.

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hello @Former-Member

mr Darcy changing meds is that as needing less medicating? ....improvement in his overall mood and managing better for himself?

change of meds is frightening for all of us as we face the prospect of new side effects...out of our control effects...

hopefully the specialist monitoring will reduce gradually allowing time in between slowly introducing new medication...on the alert for side effects as a result of reduction of existing medication and side effects in any new medication....

I know that you play a very strong part in being aware of everything about his care....sharing this with mr Darcy will certainly help him feel safer and more trusting of change....being there for him as you have has helped him so much..

hard for you as well experiencing the unknown....if not done in a rush...you will play a huge part in the best outcome for him...

thank you for sharing and please let me know how things are if you feel up to it....

the odd joke will certainly help as I do so relate to your humour...xxx

hello @Zoe7

yes enjoyed those very light hearted moments....almost euphoric for my state of mind at the time....

you are doing well....I can read a lighter tone in your reply....you have come a long way....I think also that you have learnt self care and when to step back ....look after zoe....such an important step forward...often the one of the hardest for those of us who are so passionate about helping others..

I find positives in the most simplest of things these days...this also helps me in being more in touch with my spiritual side...I had lost it along the way at some stage...

I am sure that we will have a tag team moment/moments again and again as we both evolve into the people we genuinely are...

you are a butterfly after all xxxx

I am certainly at a much different place than I was even a month ago @Sophia1 I am 'giving in' more to the days I cannot do anything and rather than being totally frustrated by it - I am simply resting and letting the day 'happen' around me. I still feel the frustrations on nice days like today but there is nothing more I can do when I am feeling so tired. Maybe by this afternoon I can do a little housework but I am not putting any pressure on myself - it will still be there tomorrow lol

Lighter moments can be more therapeutic than talking about our MH at times - especially when sharing them with people that have the same/similar sense of humour as us - I love sharing those moments with you

Hi @Sophia1

Med changes for Mr D necessary as current meds having potentially serious adverse effect.

Hello @Sophia1 thinking of you and sending warm wishes. I only just saw your tag from yesterday and am glad to see you have lots of support here. I'm sorry but I'm struggling today with news I had yesterday and am not up to typing it all again. It's on the 'Anyone started with the NDIS?' thread if you're interested.
Hope today is one of the better ones for you. Having house inspections on top of your recovery must be so stressful. Take care xx

Hi @Sophia1 - thank you for your beautiful post and kind supportive words. We were just today told that my close friend has not long left for this world - your post really meant a lot. I hope with each passing day you find more strength and healing. Thinking of you 🌹

Thank you @Former-Member

my thoughts are with you also...

I hope that your dear friend is pain free and at peace when the time comes....

you of course take this time to prepare and be gentle with yourselves...

will leave you space respectfully

take care♥️

@Sophia1 💜❤️💜❤️🌹

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