Feeling caged up

[creative_writer]

Hi @GezzaP how are you today? 💖

[GezzaP]

I slept better @creative_writer felt ok this morning went for a short walk. This afternoon my back, neck and head hurt. Painkillers ineffective. Feeling very thirsty. Planted a geranium cutting this morning and put indoor pots outside to catch forecast rain. How are you today?

[creative_writer]

@GezzaP didn’t get to eat all my dinner, but won’t have it anyways.

[GezzaP]

I had french fries for dinner. I make them at home sometimes. Was going to have chicken as well but wasn’t hungry enough.

[AuntGlow]

It's so normal to not always have the words in therapy. 💖

I wonder if you could explore tapping into sensations you're experiencing or even giving your feelings a sound/movement? Perhaps starting with simple reflections in this way could help you find your words?  @creative_writer 

It sounds to me like the theme of finding safety in your body is really prominent right now. I wonder if there are small ways you can try this that don't flood your nervous system too much? 

[AuntGlow]

Hey @GezzaP!

How are your body and mind feeling today? 💛

[GezzaP]

My mind is ok. My body is sore. Back, neck and head hurt. Have been sleepy today. Slept better last night and have dozed a few times today. @AuntGlow 

[creative_writer]

@GezzaP I hope you enjoyed your dinner. Part of my chicken was cold but I had to eat fast because of time pressure from my mum nagging me. I ate desert when I got back, was too late to finish dinner.

@AuntGlow I find it super hard to sit within my body but I know I need to. I was talking about Art Therapy with Jynx the other day, my brain works on creativity, not as much on talking plainly. Talk therapy can feel exposing and at times shallow. I know butterfly hugs can help, and breathing.

[GezzaP]

@creative_writer Dinner was ok.

I woke up early again today. Tidied up lounge and dining room ready for cleaner to come tomorrow. Having a spring clean done on Friday.  
Will go for a short walk when it’s light. Done my back exercises.

Thinking of trimming my hair today.

Getting quotes for some more roller shutters and a solar battery on Wednesday.

Did a bit of gardening yesterday.

Speaking to psychiatrist tomorrow (will ask her for a mental health care plan). Speaking to psychologist on Thursday.

Hope you slept ok and have a good day.

[creative_writer]

@GezzaP I hope the appointment goes well. Sometimes GPs need a nudge to get the support we need, can be super helpful when specialist are also able to advocate for us.

I hope you’ve had better day today 💖