My Mosaic

I get it @creative_writer @Bow

One of the girls at work said I was looking good and keep doing what I’m doing! She has no idea!

I don’t know why people feel like they have a right to comment on other peoples bodies…. @Captain24 @creative_writer

@Bow honestly, that is such a massive gap in our MH system. Specialised care and opportunities for connection in the wake of something so traumatic would be invaluable. I decided to have a little looksie to see if anything like that already exists - only thing that really popped up was a Beyond Blue initiative called 'The Way Back Support Service' - but it looks like it was 'handed over to the govt' and can only be accessed through the hospital, and only really exists at a few different hospitals around NSW. Severely insufficient for the amount of people who could use that kind of support, but hopefully it will grow into something more?

If I knew the first thing about kickstarting an organisation/support service, I'd be jumping on an idea like that! But I haven't the fuzziest, I guess one would have to start by securing funding maybe? But honestly, I think there's something to this idea hun. Maybe one day you'll have an opportunity to bring it to fruition.

Thanks for the link! I hadn't seen that service before, and have shared it already (tagged you in another post). Added to my lil pile o resources 😊

How are you this evening? I imagine your house might be a bit chaotic with your mum leaving tomorrow?

BTW I'm modding the PGC tonight so if I don't respond for a while, that's why 💜

Yeah it’s a huge gap eh. I think in a way it shows the value it places on mh folks… and the total disregard of our experiences. Which is sad…. And makes me really sad. Perhaps if there was more compassion and care things could be really different….. just my humble opinion.

yeah I actually got referred to the way back service after an attempt years ago. I had a peer worker allocated to me and we met hmmm weekly maybe? And it was for a set amount of time. I’m pretty sure it’s now part of the PHN.

I’ll keep the idea locked away and maybe one day I’ll be in a place where I can look into it. I’d have to get myself some peer work training first.

it’s a shame that service is only in WA. They have free ED treatment options I was reading last night.

I’m ok. I’m fairly tired today. Feeling rather flat and depressed. And noticing some symptoms returning today…. Which I guess is a bit frustrating and concerning.
Not too chaotic yet. Mums been busy doing some last minute sewing for my brother. Hasn’t packed yet! She leaves early Saturday morning.

how are you today??? I wish I could do PGC. I just struggle to keep up it gets too much for me.

I seen my gp this morning. It was good to see her after she was the one that sent me off to hospital. She actually told me that the pathology place that processed my bloods had called her at 10:30pm but she had already gone to sleep and she woke the following morning with a number of messages regarding urgent blood results. That’s why she called me at 7:30am! She gave me a new pathology request for x10 with urgent written on it so they go to a local lab.
my bloods are back down low again. Which is concerning. Especially with mum going away tomorrow. Gotta work hard at keeping myself well. I got a few bananas today, hopefully I can eat them. I’ll actually be interested to see what my last blood test was before I was discharged, can have a look online later.

feeling a bit concerned about mum going away and me remaining well. I’m super tired today. Even had a nap this arvo which I never do. And I can feel my mood starting to drop. My thoughts starting to get darker.

Sitting with you @Bow and hoping your weekend goes well.

I had a banana this morning with passion fruit.and a peach as I’m trying to make an effort to eat a bit more.

Its been raining most of today and looking like it’s set in for longer.

I’m here with you @Bow.

I have faith in you while your mum is away.

Im really sorry things are going south though.

Thanks @Eve7 @Captain24

@Eve7 i had a golden peach for my morning tea today. Little different to your regular white or yellow peach. They are rather nice. I’m suppose to eat 6 times a day; B, L, D, plus morning and arvo tea and supper. It’s a struggle! Honestly do ‘normal’ folks eat that often????

rain sounds lovely…. To me anyways! I hate summer. It’s been much cooler today here, which I am loving.

@Captain24 thanks hon. I’m looking forward to mum going away, having the house to ourselves, but I am genuinely concerned about keeping myself well. Guess time will tell how I go.

im feel a bit alone too. Isolated.

How long is she going away for? @Bow. We will be here to support you though it.

I heard about the 6 times a day. I have to have my blood done after 2 weeks not 4 so I guess that means that they aren’t ok.