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14-01-2021 11:18 AM
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Re: A Life of Trauma and Tragedy (Possibly Triggering Content)
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14-01-2021 12:23 PM
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Re: A Life of Trauma and Tragedy (Possibly Triggering Content)
Session finally done. It was awful and I stuffed everything up. Badly triggered at start. In car now and cant stop crying and shaking. Need to get a grip on reality, as cant drive like this. Im scared
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14-01-2021 12:37 PM
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Re: A Life of Trauma and Tragedy (Possibly Triggering Content)
@Emelia8 I’m hearing you. Sitting with you. You aren’t alone.
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14-01-2021 12:51 PM
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Hello again all
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14-01-2021 01:22 PM
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Re: Hello again all
Lovely to hear from you @Mellysmellyelly
Take good care of yourself.
@Bow I’ve just eaten my banana and am now “standing in the gap for you”
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14-01-2021 01:49 PM
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Re: Hello again all
Dear @Emelia8
Be safe. Take time out. Go for a snack or have a rest. I have had to struggle with varying driving capability over the last 20 years. It is hard, and a lot more difficult to tell with medical conditions, than the easier alcohol readings, where we all know that a little bit over can be a hazard.
I know you come from tough stock that prides itself on not complaining. Sometimes it can be good to have to do for others so we push ourselves beyond perceived limits. Yes there are some things which we can do the stiff upper lip for, but radiation, chemo and cancer are not in that ball park.
Just Hugs and sending Caring for you vibes.
When I realised that bottom line I was a danger on the road and it was a danger to others not about my strength or weakness I got clearer, about my driving decisions. Give yourself the dignity of managing your health issues well. You have done enough for that hubster. You deserve the best.
Love you Bella
Hey @Mellysmellyelly @Eve7 @Maggie
@Sans911 Your post was distressing, but very real issue, with medical awareness and awareness of the limits of the system. People in it need to be more aware of the limits they provide.
Cheers All
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14-01-2021 02:22 PM - edited 14-01-2021 02:24 PM
14-01-2021 02:22 PM - edited 14-01-2021 02:24 PM
Re: A Life of Trauma and Tragedy (Possibly Triggering Content)
Thanks to those who responded.
Im at a service centre now having a cuppa before I drive home.
Sat in my car for about an hour trying to settle down enough to get here.
Watched the Westpac ambulance helicopter land on the hospital helipad just in front of where my car was parked. Fascinating stuff.
I feel so stupid about being triggered. I can see why, but its still upsetting that I could not prevent it happening. How quickly things take a turn.
My planned radiation nurse apt after therapy, was moved again at my request. I couldnt stay today, had to get out of there. Moved to next week while Im staying up there, so much better.
Need to finish this chai latte and get myself home. I need to sleep. Im exhausted physically and emotionally. Still nothing from my psych's office.
@Anastasia are you at work again today?
Em
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14-01-2021 04:22 PM
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Re: A Life of Trauma and Tragedy (Possibly Triggering Content)
EMERGENCY HUG @Emelia8 re "sitting in your car alone, shaking, feeling awful after treatment, crying, scared ..." Oh Em, I wish we could all be sitting in the car with you giving you hugs and soothing hot Coco or something. It's not fair that you're on you're own for these sessions. I know there's several ppl on the forums that would gladly give up a day to be YOUR support person through these appointments 🌷🌷🌷
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14-01-2021 05:13 PM
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Re: A Life of Trauma and Tragedy (Possibly Triggering Content)
Oh sweetheart yes I'm in the 🤬😠😡🤬😡😠 office so I missed your messages. By now hopefully you are home, safe and able to rest? I love you. I will head home now too and check in on my arrival home @Emelia8
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14-01-2021 05:32 PM
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