oceangirlSenior Contributor
Checking In
I thought I would start a new discussion/thread for us to check in, and especially when needing extra support. I hope this helps 😃
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Checking In
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QueenieSenior Contributor
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Hi @Meowmy I am still waiting for the phone call. I haven’t been asleep at all though I think that’s more from anxiety rather than withdrawal. I’m exhausted today and I have my support worker this afternoon so we shall see. He’s good at the gentle art of distraction.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
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@QueenieMust be hard. It is natural to be anxious when medication cause bad side effects and waiting for new medication to start. Good that you have support worker this afternoon. Hope you feel better soon. I imagine they would talk to you re going into hospital. I think it is important to see the psychiatrist as soon as possible to make sure.
Hope to talk soon. Let us know what happens.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
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@oceangirl @Queenie @Snowie @Ali11 Hello everyone. Just check in to see how everyone is doing. I am ok. Had something to eat after walk. What hiking preparation exercises do you do? @oceangirl I think hiking is a very good sport for all around fitness and well being.
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QueenieSenior Contributor
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Hey @Meowmy it has been decided that if I need to be admitted, I have agreed to go in Sunday night or Monday morning. Still waiting to hear back from the psychiatrist. Perhaps there’s nobody in the office this week due to all the public holidays? He was going away overseas at some stage.
My support worker was really kind making sure I didn’t get sensory overload.
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MeowmySenior Contributor
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@Queenie That is good news. May be a short admission just to change the medication and when you are mentally prepared, wouldn’t be too bad. In hospital, there is 24/7 support and medical skills to intervene if in need. But if no need to be in hospital, then make sure there is no danger in stay at home while coming off major meds.
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Ali11Senior Contributor
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Glad to hear that you are ok @Meowmy.
Hiking is a great sport to get into! There are some amazing places that you can visit. Have you checked out any places that you'd like to hike?
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Queenie
I thought it would be a good place for people just to be able to check in and especially if they needed extra support.I am sorry to hear you're struggling- how are you today?I've struggled the last 24 hours mainly but its been coming on quite quickly.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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Hi @Ali11
TY 
I just hope it helps others to connect and to feel supported.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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Hi @Snowie TY What have you been doing today?
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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Hi @MDT
Sorry you're not feeling the best. Its probably best to go back to basics and deal with the stress the best way you can.
