How are you coping today? #7

Buffy01 · Jan 06, 2023 at 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I was finally just like F it and I went back to my regular dose of valium after several painful days of being down one. I'll have my moment with my Pdocs office in a few days. Getting back on the normal dose cleared up my mental health so now my physical issues are just more obvious. I know I didn't cope the greatest though. But valium is a tough med to go down from 3 to even 2 a day.

I hope everything works out

Buffy01 · Jan 06, 2023 at 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

I have heard about Valium from other people that it’s very very difficult to taper off.

I tried to get on Valium no one who is my doctor will ever prescribe for me

Discombobulated · Jan 07, 2023 at 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy01

I tried to get on Valium no one who is my doctor will ever prescribe for me

It’s a pretty strong drug which can be addictive as I understand it, so that might be why they are reluctant to prescribe. A friend took years to taper off it and finally off it now but had horrendous withdrawal effects.

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Brego

I am waiting for my package from Old Navy, it seems like the longest wait in the world. I bought some brown pants and some thong underwear and a babydoll spaghetti strap shirt.

I hope that you can get your order real soon

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

Back to work after a break and the staffing is just terrible with covid and other sickness, so just got to knuckle down and get on with it. I can only do what I can do.

I’m sorry. Try to stay safe from covid

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AgentQ9A

Back to my organizing. Had a walk with the dogs and feeling a bit better. I really want to get back to my music listening, which always makes me feel better, but of late has been pretty sparse.

That is amazing. Keep at it.

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I've been doing well all day by using distraction. Now that the TV is off I am starting to feel things again. Physical things though. Mental health wise I've been good since going back on the valium.

I did get a bit annoyed at my mom but I do feel like shes being a bit silly and kinda reckless so I don't really feel like I was in the wrong.

That is amazing

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I told my therapist today that I am in a better place then I was this time last year, which is very true but it seems every year at this time its pretty misereable. Either mood wise or weather wise. I'm coping ok though.

That is awesome

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

By playing loud thunder to block out the sound of a barking dog.

That is awesome

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

Coping fine, work has been just fine despite my worries about the staffing with our mini covid wave.

That is amazing

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I was doing crappy this morning and early afternoon. Now I feel ok. Normally its the other way around. I think getting my weekly shot may have something to do with it. I'm not disapointed about my birthday and the weather anymore. I am used to it now. I am just glad I am way more stable then I was last year at this time.

Totally Awesome

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I coped well today. I didn't do anything. There wasn't anything I could do anyways. But I was in good spirits about things and I got a couple things ordered and a few freebies in some emails. I didn't stress about much. I have a slight cold but I don't feel sick. My weight contiunes to go down and my appetite continues to stay low. I am eating healthier so I'm wondering if thats part of the reason my mood has increased. My therapist and I made a food log a couple of weeks ago and we have been discussing it in our sessions and its been helpful. Tommorow I can get out and do a couple things.

Those are great goals to have

Buffy01 · 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by WovenGalaxy

Ugh. My neighbor is spraying perfume again. I can smell it in my apt. She's also been yelling. And its none of my business of course, it just distracted me from reading.

Yesterday I used my skills like a champion, for the win!

Speaking of champions, I want to watch the Olympics.

I’m sorry about what the neighbor is doing they may not realize what they are doing.

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I tried my best but some things were a bit out of my control. My moods were ok. My anxiety was a mess. My depression was off and on. My self esteem and self worth have been very good lately after my weight loss and appetite reduction. I have not felt the best physically though.

Basically I'm just trying to control what I can.

That is all one can be expected to do

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:31 AM

[QUOTE=Mountaindewed;7176627I did really good up until 1PM maybe. Then my moods dipped and my anxiety got bad and I got pretty down in the dumps. I didn't really handle things badly though. My mom said I did pretty good.[/QUOTE]

That is amazing

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bpforever1

I'm doing ok. I have lots of time on my hands now but need to move out of here. Argh! So, I need to pack and do a lot of other things. Well, I have negative symptoms so will do it tomorrow hopefully.

Good luck with your move

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

I’m deeply concerned about the political situation in my country. But I know I’m not alone with that.

How I’m coping is focusing on day to day life, so today I worked and that was grounding, then I went to volunteer after a 2 month wait because of infection rates being high here for a while. I was actually a bit nervous about volunteering, I notice loss of confidence even in that short time, but I still wanted to go which was good. The group was good, and I’m hopeful we can continue to meet up from now on.

Good to have volunteers.

Buffy01 · Jan 07, 2023 at 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

It’s a pretty strong drug which can be addictive as I understand it, so that might be why they are reluctant to prescribe. A friend took years to taper off it and finally off it now but had horrendous withdrawal effects.

That is a strong possibility one I never thought about

Buffy01 · Jan 08, 2023 at 01:01 PM

I keep getting chewed out by my niece who is a bully then again with an online friend who accused me of either sending to many emails or giving out the email. I been feeling really awful.

Discombobulated · Jan 08, 2023 at 01:05 PM

I coped just fine today, returning to work after a break, it’s so much less stressful after Christmas build up. I’m enjoying normality.

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Discombobulated Elder Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 5,207 (SuperPoster!) 5 12.4k hugs given	Jan 08, 2023 at 01:05 PM #40 I coped just fine today, returning to work after a break, it’s so much less stressful after Christmas build up. I’m enjoying normality.