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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Face update before my throat started swelling & I got blue lighted into A&E earlier this evening. On IV abx & steroids.

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I hope Communion & the supper went well. Lithium headaches are awful, I hope your one shifted with the painkillers

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I hate waiting mode, you feel like you can't get stuck into anything else. It started out as 1 side swollen but then spread to both sides. The LHS seems to have gone down but the right is still quite inflamed & my right ear is v swollen. I think the steroids are helping but they only gave me 3 days

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I realise I, somewhat selfishly, arrived back from my mini hiatus due to the mentals with a self-pity post about myself, again. So how are we all this morning? I finally got some sleep due to half my face swelling going down. Not got any plans for today, do any of you?

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I'm trying but the brain weasels are making my mind itchy whilst my body is immovable due to fatigue. You know, the good old combination?

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It seems to be easing slightly with the steroids but they gave me 3 days so I'm prepared for the steroids kickback when I stop them. The only part swollen today is down the right side of my face & my right ear. At least I no longer look like a chipmunk 🐿️

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It is indeed. I did a project on walruses in Y5. We had to choose endangered animals & my teacher found it hilarious that I hadn't chosen a panda like 95% of my class. I love walruses, they're so unique and those moustaches 💜

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just came here to post my face due to paroritis (a bacterial version of mumps). Been on abx for 4 days & got some dexamethasone yesterday to try & calm it down. So not only do I have a case of the mentals, it seems my physical health wants to join in too. Otherwise I'm surviving. Day by day

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

That's an absolutely lovely offer but at the moment I just can't manage it, both physically and mentally. Maybe when things are a bit more settled?

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sorry to anyone I've ignored. Sorry to anyone I haven't replied to. I'm sorry for not interacting as much as I should. I've accepted I'm struggling & contacted my therapist, we're increasing to twice weekly sessions. Can't contact services bc of my driving licence. Things are bad but I'll survive

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Went to bed at 11pm. Woke up at 3.30am. This was with zopiclone. Guess I've built a tolerance to it now? I don't use it every night as it can leave me quite groggy in the AM (also I only get a limited amount a month). Guess my sleep cycle is just fucked. Got a difficult anniversary coming up as well

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It's something to do with safety whilst they join the trains together. They bump & judder & I guess something could go wrong & they would be liable. At least that's what I once overheard a train nerd say at a station when the same thing happened to me

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Sending love 💜 and hugs 🤗 I too was thinking of Rachel today, and all the others. It makes me sad but also angry that people are let down so much. I'm glad to hear that things are improving slightly

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I'm glad it went ok. It's so hit & miss with who you get at MH teams. I think a meds review is a good idea too. Hugs 🤗

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I hope your on call night went peacefully & you can enjoy the weekend

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

That is strange. Glad you're going back to the doctor soonish. Hope you & min feel better soon ❤️

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

That's a massive effort, well done. I hope you feel less chilly soon. I think it's meant to be a bit warmer this weekend?

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I'm sorry you're not in a good place & that you're struggling 🤗 but the cats are extremely cute 🥰

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Exactly. I can do all the hard things for everyone else but when it comes to doing hard things for me I shrivel up into an anxious ball of mess & can't face it

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's a little like a PIP assessment but not as daunting, at least that's how I found it. It is stressful though. I really hope you get some sleep tonight

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

That's just the sort of thing I'd do

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

They fixed it within 4 hrs of calling then. The phone call was quite stressful as my dad didn't know the policy number & then obvs I'm not the policy holder so it took a bit of doing. I'm quite good at dealing with scary phone calls for other people just not for myself strangely

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Oh definitely bitchy. Hopefully this GP has a lot more common sense. Although remember, it ain't that common!

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I love it when healthcare professionals slag off each other. You definitely need 2 Epi-pens & it's crazy they're not on repeat! I think your GP needs a few stern words about allergy reactions & how dangerous they can be

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Don't worry about bad hair. Try & take it easy. Your hair can be done when you feel more up to it. Do you have any dry shampoo?

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm so pleased the choir went well & you still have your voice albeit not at a previous level. Halloween spooky songs sounds fantastic

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sending love 💜 and hugs 🤗. Mental health doesn't have an off switch just because you're doing all the "right" things unfortunately. I wish it did

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Algorithms are very annoying. I googled something the other day & then my Facebook & insta was full of ads for what I've googled. Sometimes I get a bit paranoid about the Big Brother approach but only when I'm becoming unwell, then I don't google anything & retreat from socials

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm sorry your animals kept you awake. Hopefully you managed to rest this morning?

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A bit of drama always makes life more interesting, especially when it's not your drama & you're just an observer. How are you doing? I was thinking about you last night 💜

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Panic over. My dad's toilet has broken so I've called the emergency home insurance number & they'll come out by 6pm. He does this when something goes wrong. He seems to struggle to do admin any more or make phone calls to businesses. Guess I've turned into his PA. He flaps & panics, I stay calm

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I've been in contact & he seems fine. He's totally forgotten all about it. I genuinely think it's some form of manipulation, he has no genuine desire. He just does it when something goes wrong (his toilet is broken but I've called the emergency home insurance & they're coming out). It's stressful

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What a fantastic start to the day. Just had my dad's care agency ring saying he's threatening sui & can't see a way forwards & he's finished. I've tried ringing him about 30 times & he's ignoring me. I don't want to do a welfare check as he says this quite often & goes quiet but I'm scared & fed up

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I'm glad you're somewhere safe & I hope you managed to get some rest overnight

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I tried it for a couple of months & it did nothing for me but I've got a friend who swears by it, citing the same experiences as Chloe

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Mental Redhead @mental-redhead.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Oh, that's a problem. Maybe you could bring that up to ASC if you manage to speak with them alone?

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