leddy
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Post by leddy on Nov 26, 2016 21:58:50 GMT
Hello everyone!
I'm new here, just wondering what you think has helped you the most in your recovery?
TIA x
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Post by monica on Nov 27, 2016 12:23:22 GMT
Hi
For me it was anti depressants - that was the main reason life turned around for me. Also this site (I would say that!) but honestly it was the first time I encountered others who suffered similarily to me and I got so much support and understanding. Thirdly exercise. I remember having an almighty dip which is the norm when recovering - I went into an aerobics class depressed and came out feeling normal! X
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leddy
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Post by leddy on Nov 27, 2016 12:30:23 GMT
Thank you Monica, I find that lack of sleep exacerbates the anxiety, which in turn effects my sleep! It is through the night when I feel the most vulnerable to irrational thoughts.
I find relaxation exercises helpful and am looking forward to getting back into exercise.
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Post by monica on Nov 27, 2016 20:59:18 GMT
It's great you've got a plan.
Tiredness has a huge negative effect on me even though I've been recovered about a decade. Rest has to be a priority!
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frogface
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Post by frogface on Nov 28, 2016 11:58:40 GMT
Talk therapy and medication helped me the most, as well as a very understanding partner. Exercise played a part too. I also found that "faking it" with my baby (talking, fake smiling, touching her) actually helped me develop real feelings for her.
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Post by Kirsty on Nov 28, 2016 15:17:56 GMT
Are you recovered frogface? Xx
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frogface
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Post by frogface on Nov 28, 2016 15:39:32 GMT
Yes my daughter is 5 now and it took about 2 years to get fully back to normal, but I only started to accepted help when she was nearly a year as I was afraid of medication and doctors.
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Post by Kirsty on Nov 28, 2016 17:55:23 GMT
Are you bonded with your daughter now? X
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Post by frogface on Nov 28, 2016 18:26:38 GMT
Yes we have a great relationship now. I used to look at her and think she was ugly, that she belonged to someone else, that she wasn't my child. I just didn't have feelings for her that I had for my first child. I used to force myself to smile and talk to her and my voice sounded so strange and fake because she was like a stranger. I also remember waking up one day when she was about 18 months and realising I really did love her, it was like a smack in the face, but a good one, after feeling so robotic.
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Post by Kirsty on Nov 28, 2016 20:34:44 GMT
Wow, that must of been really tough for you. X
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