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Old Oct 03, 2014, 05:58 PM
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Wanted to post a topic in part to thank so many here for the support that was given while I was in hospital and to give a general update on how things are now 5 weeks have gone by

Suffice to say, my erratic explosion of confusion, emotion and break down of logic that landed me in hospital back in June has tapered off somewhat. The adjustment in medication (including a mood stabiliser) took time to take hold but I think they've helped.

The wife and friends have commented that colour has come back to my face, gauntness has gone and I have a bit more vigour in 'controlled' social occasions... I seem to struggle after 30 minutes or so though I get exhausted very fast keeping a conversation going and am getting physical stabbing pains in the back of my head.

With that said my T has commented on the overall improvement and is pleased to see some self-assuredness coming back, though she (my pdoc and community psychiatric nurse) are all insisting I take things slow... a day at a time. Have had a few nasty spirals (including a few days this week) when I've tried to leap into things I used to be able to do... and anxiety is still hitting me hard out of nowhere when I let my mind wander towards the future or I get confused and forgetful.

Got my personality disorder one to one assessment coming up on the 15th, but not dreading the process as much now as I did say, a month back.

Finding that I am continuously tired still... broken sleep at all times of the day. Still cutting but in a more controlled manner again (as in discreet), I don't hide the fact from the wife or cpn... it's a release factor for me but I understand the risks (be it going deep or getting infected (I'm colour blind so I wouldn't know till it was bad)) and I've taken advice on 'if you are going to do it' to keep implements sterile and the area clean.

Anyway I am thankful that I have a decent support network - here, phone support and the other people I've mentioned above... so fingers crossed, I will steadily get back onto my feet... be that through management of mh or a recovery (hopefully the latter). Should probably finish that off with 'touch wood' just to be safe but yeah... thank you again to all here who have been there for me when I couldn't see the wood for the trees
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Old Oct 03, 2014, 06:38 PM
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Thanks for the update.
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Old Oct 03, 2014, 06:39 PM
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Thanks for the update, I've been wondering how you are doing. Good luck with the upcoming assessments, they are always daunting. Whatever the outcome of the assessments, the most important thing is that you have already regained a lot of control, so you know it is possible and have something to aim for. Thanks again for the hopeful message.
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Old Oct 03, 2014, 06:51 PM
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I'm glad there is some progress and hope that upcoming events go well for you.
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Old Oct 03, 2014, 08:31 PM
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Old Oct 03, 2014, 09:00 PM
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Thank you for this update, ToeJam!
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...adjustment in medication (including a mood stabiliser)...
In my case I believe that, over time, my antianxiety medication has been more valuable to me than the antidepressants.
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Got my personality disorder one to one assessment coming up on the 15th, but not dreading the process as much now as I did say, a month back.
This I think is a big deal -- your not dreading the process so much. Did learning about the process help you lose some of the fear?
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...I have a decent support network...
Yes! It's hard to underestimate the importance of a support network!

Best wishes for satisfying forward steps ending in full recovery.
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Old Oct 03, 2014, 09:12 PM
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Hi ToeJam. I was thinking about you the other day. I am so glad to hear that you are doing better. That is a good thing. Hoping things continue to improve for you.
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Old Oct 04, 2014, 08:51 AM
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Old Oct 04, 2014, 02:34 PM
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Hi TJ, really good news thanks for sharing with us
And taking it slow, not leaping into things............I know things like that can feel quite limiting, but they don't have to be bad things you know. Perhaps it's as much as adapting to them and becoming a bit more comfortable with the boundaries you need to have at this time, especially especially if you're not used to that pace.
There is still going to be room for your individuality/you to shine even at slower paces
And the anxiety about the future.........well it's the here and now that matters most isn't it, the recovery (which by the sounds of it you're doing very well with!!) ?? And you can still look to the future, maybe just fetch that down to the next day, or the next week?? It's still the future, and there's still progress going on.
And it's so good that you're being more open with people (your wife and cpn) about what's going on for you, that's really got to go a way to helping you get the support you need. Good on you!!!
And the personality disorder assessment.........real kudos to you for the way you're handling that approaching, be good to use the results as a tool in helping your path forward, hey?
Knowledge can be power, although I can see you've got a lot of that going on already!!
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Old Oct 05, 2014, 10:48 AM
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Thanks for the update. Was wondering about you and how you were doing. Glad you're feeling some improvement and hope it continues. And keep posting updates for us, ok?
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