Christmas support thread

[Grumpbum123]

So this years been harsh 2 months as an inpt recent diagnosis of EUPD even though I was told I had CPTSD.
I have a feeling most of Xmas will be supported by Diazepam.
To be honest I feel like I’m a tightrope and it won’t take much to push me off

Can I join? Waiting (still after 6 months back and fro) to see a counselor about depression/ possible ptsd. I don’t have much useful advice to give, but I did read somewhere about reframing Christmas as being about being halfway out of the dark rather than piling on pressure to be happy which I found useful (not sure if I’m expressing it exactly right)

Of course you can join, I fear this is my last Xmas

Just bumping

Good morning to you both. I’m not a fan of this time of year at all.

How are you this morning Grump?

Hanging on by my teeth

Hiya, how is everyone? This time of year I need to be careful as it can quickly turn me a bit hyper. I go the other way and spend way too much money.

I'm not really liking my aripiprazole as it turns me into a zombie. Im finding myself taking it later and later at night as I like to feel a bit of a buzz before I get too tired that I need to go to bed. I'm not a fan, but I suppose it's the better out of a bad bunch.

I was told I didn't have to take it by my psychiatrist, but I suppose because I'm not under section I can turn around and say no to all meds, but I think med compliance will work well in my favour. I know in a sort of backhanded way I don't really have much of an option.

Oh no Grumpbum123 I'm sorry to hear that

I can tell with small subtle signs, like my choice of outfit can be a big giveaway. I left the house today with my tartan trousers on, mustard coloured scarf and my leapord print bag. Usually I dress all in black! Or a simple shite top and black trousers.

Shite top?! White top! My autocorrect really doesn't like me today!

Do you have any support around you Grump? Would it help to just let it all out here?

I’m on day 2 of increasing my Venlafaxine back to 375mg after a new psych screwed my meds up. Am tired, head buzzing, Quetiapine makes me knackered aswell. Bed later with my 600mg Quetiapine and Diazepam