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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967
My pharmacy didn’t have lithium in stock and had to order it so I still haven’t started it yet. They didn’t bother to call and let me know. This poses a problem since I needed to take a blood panel 5-7 days after starting and that runs it into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend. I’ll call my doctor’s office for the doctor on call and see if they want me to hold off on taking it.
I’ve determined that I will make it through Thanksgiving and visiting M and if I’m not feeling better then I’ll go IP. Having said that, I feel a bit better this morning although morning is my good time of day.
I don’t have much emotional support in my life at all. I have other forms of support for which I’m very grateful but emotional support is lacking. Just a general lack of thoughtfulness, caring and compassion. I’ve decided to accept it for what it is and to build my own tribe of people who care for me. The first emotional support I’m putting in is my therapist who was happy to hear from me.
I’m also going to do a better job with other methods for managing this like nutrition, exercise, supplements, meditation and some forms of energy healing. That’s all I can think of.
I appreciate PC and the folks on this forum. It really helps just to get it out. Thank you.
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Hey Jennifer, sorry to hear about the issue at the pharmacy. That's frustrating.
I'm glad you've given yourself a realistic goal to work with as far as IP goes. That seems very wise and it gives you something mentally to hold on to when you're struggling.
I work with teams a lot and help individuals grow into better teammates. Part of being a leader of a team is recognizing and accepting the strengths and weaknesses of your teammates. You can help them grow, but you can also change up the team if your realize the effort isn't worth it or you don't have the skill set necessary to inspire those changes.
In your case electing to lean on a different mix of people for your emotional needs seems like a great idea. You can seek out a mix of people who lift you up, who challenge you, who support you unconditionally, who teach you, etc. You can find people who you trust and those who are equipped with the emotional skills to help. Creating a varied and talented team is an art, but you're on the right track!
I also think it is great you're tackling things from a holistic perspective. Caring for my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health together helped me out a lot. My success ebbs and flows, but it seems to be a solid formula for better health I can continue to align with and find success.
You're in my thoughts. Wishing you all the best!
