Dealing with intrusive thoughts - my struggle!

@Molliex

Things not so good at the moment. I'm really conflicted about what next steps to take with meds, and I need to talk through my psychiatrist's recommendations with my Dr.

The smoke here is making me sick. I have asthma for the first time in 7 years, and my sinuses are constantly infected. I've had panic attacks because of the coughing. Today ash was falling from the sky 😞😞😞

SI still an issue but less. I'm managing the SH a bit better. But I'm just so tired and worn out. Some days I feel like the fight has gone out of me. Somehow, I'm keeping going..

@outlander @Angels333 @Shaz51 @eth @Owlunar @MDT @Maggie @BlueBay and whoever else is passing through. I hope you're all doing well 💚🌻

@Molliex “ Somehow, I’m keeping going”. I think we all understand that statement very well. It is trying, hard, with everything mixed in between. ❤️❤️❤️

I can can only imagine the smoke and breathing issues. Ash falling from the sky is more than smoke, and much closer. Sorry you have asthma and sinuses because of it. I’ve often wondered how people are coping with all the smoke etc. obviously they are not.

Well done with SI and SH, any slight improvement, is a big improvement.

I understand the tired so well. I have no suggestions at all. You have my sympathy completely.

Here and listening/caring when I can. 💙💙💙💙

Hey @Molliex , my beautiful friend, it would be good to get your meds sorted, medication is an important aspect of MH treatment.

Have you talked to your gp about the ash and your asthma, panic attacks are understandable.

Good news re the SI and SH but I know all too well that even a small amount of those behaviors makes life hard to deal with.

Know that I am here for you @Molliex I'm proud of how far you have come 💙💙💙💙

Hugs back at you @outlander. We're not even in a danger area, but the smoke has been bad. I feel bad complaining when there are so many people it real peril.

I managed to get an appointment for my GP this morning. Hopefully l'll get some clarity.

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It's hard to be kind to ourselves, isn't it @MDT? The negative is so easy to focus on 🌻💜

Thank you @Maggie. I appreciate your kind comments. I cleaned ash off the windows this morning, it was strange. It's not as bad at the moment, so hopefully today is kinder in many ways 💚

Thank you @Angels333. I'm always thinking of you and admire your strength.

I am seeing my GP this morning. Hopefully I can get some clarity around my meds.

I had a good pdoc appt last night. He was very helpful in helping me see how much I have achieved. It's easy to lose sight of that when we're still feeling low.

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