Nothing makes me happy *SH triggers*

[Allalone]

I’m off to bed now. Fingers crossed for some sleep.
Thanks for all your kind words. I’m so pleased I made the decision to join DWD.

[Paula]

Night hunni

[Paula]

How are you this morning? Did you sleep?

[Allalone]

I slept for about 6 hours(which is better than the usual 2/3)then woke having a flashback. I ended up getting up as I find it hard to stay in bed after having them. I have opened an old wound by scratching at it but no new ones so that’s good isn’t it?
My heads thumping this morning. I’ve taken the dog for a long walk then showered him as he was filthy!
I’ve got 3 children, the eldest is away at uni and the other 2 at home. They were both out with friends yesterday but are both in today so are a good distraction for me. The home treatment team are coming round today too so hopefully should have a better day.
Thanks for the support.

[Paula]

What dog have you got? I’ve got an elderly greyhound and adore him!

[Suzi]

We're glad you came to join us too.

[Suzi]

Massive hugs Flashbacks are horrible. Have you had specific counselling to help with those events?

[Allalone]

Not recently. I’ve had some counselling in the past but didn’t deal specifically with flashbacks. I was due to start counselling but when I was referred to the crisis team the counselling service won’t see me until I’m more stable/no longer having suicidal thoughts.
The counsellor mentioned CBT and another I think called EMDR?
The home treatment team have said that I need to be settled on my meds before I start the CBT. They are going to visit every 1/2days depending on how I’m doing.

[Suzi]

That sounds really sensible. I know one of our lovely team have had emdr and found it really beneficial. It's hard - but then confronting what's going on is hard.
One day and one step at a time.

[Jaquaia]

You're doing brilliantly