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Fortnightly Check-In #48 - The Date Is Set
Manage episode 496396632 series 3004956
After what’s felt like forever, I finally have a date locked in! I'm seeing a psychiatrist for an appointment to determine the next steps as far as my goal of tapering off all of my medications. Thank you, NSW public mental health system!
The main theme of the episode though is all about my morning. How an amazing opportunity for gratitude was driven away by my over-excited amygdala which sees threats everywhere. A beautiful drive around Newcastle on a perfect winters day, with nothing but blue skies should not be clouded by anxiety. But this is my everyday. Not easy. And I know this isn't just happening to me!
The positive is that momentum is being made as far as tapering medications is concerned, and making the system listen and help me with my goals. That hope is burning just that little bit brighter...
You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!
Chapters
1. Introduction and Podcast Updates (00:00:00)
2. Setting a Date with a Psychiatrist (00:01:21)
3. Amygdala Hijack and Driving Anxiety (00:03:25)
4. Medication Tapering Journey Begins (00:10:33)
5. Challenges of a Neurodiverse Brain (00:17:12)
6. Holding Onto Hope for Change (00:19:56)
213 episodes
Manage episode 496396632 series 3004956
After what’s felt like forever, I finally have a date locked in! I'm seeing a psychiatrist for an appointment to determine the next steps as far as my goal of tapering off all of my medications. Thank you, NSW public mental health system!
The main theme of the episode though is all about my morning. How an amazing opportunity for gratitude was driven away by my over-excited amygdala which sees threats everywhere. A beautiful drive around Newcastle on a perfect winters day, with nothing but blue skies should not be clouded by anxiety. But this is my everyday. Not easy. And I know this isn't just happening to me!
The positive is that momentum is being made as far as tapering medications is concerned, and making the system listen and help me with my goals. That hope is burning just that little bit brighter...
You can follow me on Instagram: @elliot.t.waters, and the show on Facebook!
Chapters
1. Introduction and Podcast Updates (00:00:00)
2. Setting a Date with a Psychiatrist (00:01:21)
3. Amygdala Hijack and Driving Anxiety (00:03:25)
4. Medication Tapering Journey Begins (00:10:33)
5. Challenges of a Neurodiverse Brain (00:17:12)
6. Holding Onto Hope for Change (00:19:56)
213 episodes
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