Oscillation between two mind sets

[Zoe7]

Unfortunately @creative_writer not great tonight. I had my independant medical review today and from everything he went through, I don't think it is going to be a favourable outcome. I will need to then see if I can get the money together to pay for treatment myself - but I already know I don't think I will be able to. So it looks like this pain will continue until a time comes I can pay for it. 

Please do not feel embarassed at all Hon. You have legitimate fears and reasons for having them - and you have certainly done nothing wrong. Some people just do not get it (and those people never will). You have a right to live your life the way you want and do things in your own time - we are all different after all and some things take more time to work through.

[creative_writer]

@Zoe7, I hope things work out with your health. Health has indeed become more expensive. I wish Medicare covered more of the expenses. I would certainly utilise more services if it did. I really do hope the best for you hon 💖🫂.

I think it’s my background at the end of the day. People in the Muslim community are very reserved when talking about SA

[Zoe7]

It is difficult when your culture is so reserved with such things as MH @creative_writer My heart really goes out to you 💕 Having another early night tonight so will catch up another day.

[creative_writer]

@Zoe7. I hope you sleep well tonight 💖🫂. I think I need an early night too. Though I do have to wait till it’s dark enough to sleep, I hate daylight savings. Probably will be working from home for uni the rest of the week. I think I’m just a little burnt it, it’s that time of year. Good rest makes so much difference to physical and MH

[tyme]

Hope you are both okay @creative_writer @Zoe7 . I'm not usually on tonight, but I'm here for a time 🙂

[creative_writer]

Hi @tyme, I hope you are doing well.

I think I’m a little burnt out. I probably shouldn’t be too hard on myself and push myself to go to uni. Migraine pain really did build up while I was gone at uni, long travelling doesn’t help. It would hurt to rest and get that extra hour of sleep since I don’t need to commute if I do it from home. I do feel frustrated, but we can only do so much

[tyme]

You've done well. The year is almost over @creative_writer .

Go slow and just do what you can.

[creative_writer]

@tyme, placement is very intensive, only have the last weeks remaining now, it’s almost over. I’m counting the days now. I think placement has been good since it kept me occupied and allowed me to accomplish what I thought I couldn’t. I’m just so damn exhausted right now. It’s probably natural to feel exhausted once you’re approaching the end, only three weeks to go

[Zoe7]

Hey @creative_writer and @tyme (lovely to see you on your day off 💚)

Tried laying down but too much pain still so need to wait a bit longer for meds to kick in.

@creative_writer I know you can relate to pain and the effect it has on our MH. It is nearly the end of the year (for us both) so not long to go now - keep going Hon ❤️

[creative_writer]

@Zoe7, I hope the meds kick in soon, it is hard to sleep in pain. I hope you can rest over the break because it is a well deserved break 💖

I feel like I ought to have taken pain relief instead of fighting through it. Though I do need to be careful not to overdo, I have had acid reflux lately and painkillers that are more effective for migraines are harsher on the stomach. It’s a balancing act. I think sleep will help and maybe I’ll feel better once I take my reg meds. I swear my migraines and mood are related. Even one of my meds which is a mood stabiliser is a migraine preventative. I’m also wearing amber glasses to block out blue light, it helps with sleep and pain