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mh (<~>) 

Descent arrested. Stable.

It is almost a truism that the meds work, but staying on them consistently is an effortful task. Timing is becoming complicated: some interact with others, and spacing them out reduces unpleasant side effects. Dose changes still affect my innards more abruptly than my mind. Unexpected interactions between psych and nonpsych meds do interesting things sometimes, like flush potassium unexpectedly out of my system. S'tiring.

mh (<~>) 

All this work, time, medication, money, resources... just to hold things together.

I share this because I know some of you are struggling to hold things together. That it takes so much effort, sometimes. Just to keep the plates spinning, the balls in the air another few minutes. And when we succeed, the reward is nobody knowing. We pass, at work. On the subway. Walking down the sidewalk. On the phone.

I know it's hard. I'm proud of you. Keep going. *offers hug/pawbump/nod of approval*

mh (<~>) 

@Momentrabbit
*hugs!* so many of us are living in a nightmare shitshow, but at least it's a relatable experience! ^^;

mh (<~>) 

@porsupah Sure thing! Thank you for asking. **snugs**

mh (<~>) 

@Momentrabbit oh wow. Oh, thank you! *hugs on really tightly if okay *

mh (<~>) 

@Momentrabbit Are you making friends with bananas?

mh (<~>) 

@porsupah *snerk* That is one of the loveliest ways of asking if I'm coming to terms with a 'chronically reduced grip strength on reality' that I've ever parsed. 8D

And also yes, I'm making sure my diet includes bananas, potatoes, etc. XD

mh (<~>) 

@Momentrabbit @porsupah a delicious potato split with whipped cream and bacon bits!

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