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@Flying_Hams I have been travelling OK. Recently my psych and I lowered my antidepressent dose. It's the lowest it has been in 20yrs. I feel that I am OK not manic and I don't think I'm depressed but I have become anxious about sleeping. I've been taking sleeping tablets so I am sleeping properly. Thank you for asking me how I'm going. How are you travelling? I see my psych again on the 9th of June. My last episode was about 4yrs ago it was a pretty bad one I ended up in hospital and the depression that followed the mania was really bad. I think I just sat on the lounge for months. It was debilitating. High levels of ongoing stress are my trigger. About 8 years ago my youngest daughter was diagnosed with an eating disorder which then morphed into a borderline personality disorder. Her behaviour included self harm. The ongoing stress of dealing with her eventually tipped me over the edge. To be honest I don't think I completely bounced back after my last episode. The depression was so severe. I cope on a daily basis but my motivation and self care are low. Would love to hear back from you.

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Hiya. Depending on Covid-19 restrictions but there are volunteer organisations on the internet so maybe google & see what's out there. Is there anything that you always wanted to have a go at? You might meet some like minded people out there. Sometimes taking the first step is the hardest but then good things can open up in your world! Take care.