Journal
This is journal, journey is neither recovery or decline, but a real-time record of living through pain, medication, fatigue, and change.
Nothing is rewritten or softened.
Pain, sleep, mood, movement, and treatment are tracked honestly over time. Not for performance or narrative — simply to preserve patterns, evidence, and the reality of daily survival.
Entries can seem detached and that is the nature of the beast, you know when your arm is broken but not when your mind is!
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Buprenorphine Reduction Week 1 Reduction
Have I done the right thing?Screaming anxiety, pain rising, depression crashing, meds mixed up, no control, just holding on as buprenorphine reduction begins tearing through everything
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Will Lamotrigine stop me killing myself or others?
A person reflects on the impact of lithium on kidney health while questioning the effectiveness of lamotrigine for bipolar disorder management.
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How AI Can Help with Emotional Distress
A person expresses deep emotional pain, seeking support, and is encouraged to reach out for help and use grounding techniques.
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Contaminated Water and Health Risks: Our Story
Susan suffered severe hypokalemia from contaminated water, leading to her hospitalisation; I aim to document our distressing experience with legal support.
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I shall continue doing my bit.
Susan’s 59th birthday brings challenges, but it motivates the narrator to support her, fostering a rewarding, addictive sense of purpose.
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Why Falling Could Be More Complex Than You Think
The author reflects on frequent falls, pain management with medication, and criticises others’ unsolicited advice on personal experiences.
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Staying Warm in an Old Chapel: Our Yorkshire Escape
After digging the car from snow, a cold stay in a rough chapel in Yorkshire follows a painful ankle injury and medication for relief.
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Understanding Health Struggles: My Journey with Medication
The writer reflects on anxiety, health issues, and upcoming travel while navigating a difficult state of mind.
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Tips for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring and Stress Relief
The author reflects on a challenging day, managing health concerns while preparing for a holiday, and concluding with personal sentiments.
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Are Standard Medications Effective for Everyone?
Mental health struggles vary individually, questioning standard treatments. The author reflects on medication effects amid life’s complexities and confusion.
