Doris47

So i have my follow on appointment today at 4.10 . It's the follow up appointment from the psychiatrist. Been over a week now, so I've
been researching and gathering information to hit all this head on, and to help myself on the way.
I'm a little anxious but in a good way, I know that everything is there to help me. Ill fill you in when I get back
Doris x

entropy1964

Good luck today Doris!

Anna

I hope it goes well, Doris.

Snowydelrico

How goes it, mi little twilight sparkle?
Hope it went well.

Doris47

All went really well, I couldn't be more satisfied with the progress so far.
My doctor has signed me off work for 5 weeks untill my medication stabilizes , it's all in hand with the talking therapy etc
I'm reducing one medication whilst taking a new one, so it's all going the right way so far.
Doris xx

Snowydelrico

Sounds like you made a great move towards fixing yourself.
Well done Doris, proud of you ��
Or more to the point you should be proud of yourself.

mariposa

Hevyn

I'm glad you were happy with the visit! Everything sounds positive.

DontRemember

Glad it went well. I had to take time from my work for the first few weeks when I got serious about my recovery. I understand some can't,but it really was very helpful to be 100% focused. I would have ended up losing everything eventually anyways,with my continued drinking. Keep focused and use the time wisely.

Suzieq17

So happy to hear all went well. Keep doing the work!!

Dee74

Best wishes

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Misssy2

Are you okay with the 5 weeks out of work? In my early sobriety years ago I was afraid to take time off from work (too much time on my hands is BAD).

If your ok with it...than that is a good thing...I just got startled when I saw you were going to have 5 weeks off from work....

Doris47

Normally it would of scared me, but the new medication is quite strong as in falling asleep etc.
I have a brilliant support network around me that know of all my struggles, bless them they have all said that they are going to be coming round,phoning and taking me out. I also have you guys and a mental health team I can rely on. This is my chance to finally get and put everything in place that I need. My doctor has also said to phone her anytime an she will see me. I'm feeling really really positive. I can do this, and I will.
I've said I will work this weekend whilst they arrange cover whilst I'm off . I don't need to worry about finance as I will be getting full pay. So all in all, all I need to do is reach out, focus, repeat 😃
Much love to everyone that struggles
Doris 🙏💖

Doris47

High five me ole china, let's do this 😃

Doris47

It's the best thing you can do to help yourself, I've struggled many years, and it's been an emotional few weeks talking about personal stuff, BUT I now am moving forward, I really hope that you find some closure or at least help in moving forward. Best of luck 😃 you can message me anytime if you need to talk xxxx

Doris47

Thank you all so much, I'm gonna be around quite a lot in the next few weeks. Xxx

Robbie64

Good to hear everything went well. It's also good when you have a supportive GP / Doctor and yours does sound very supportive.

August252015

I quoted all of this because it is amazing!!! So proud of you Doris. I took a very similar path as you are forging with the 5-6 wks not working, amazing and available psych (one time I had to go in and sit on the floor and us count out my pills because I got confused and wasn't sure I was taking them correctly when and all).

Keep it up!!!!

Doris47

Thank you 😊 she's written out what pills I'm taking an when lol. At week 5 of my new meds I'm up to 10 tablets, which is quite a lot but I'm sure they know what they are doing. It's all trial an error for a bit. I've made charts, got a book to write in, I'm already worn out lol. But it's all towards one goal of being the best I can. Much love to you. And thank you xx