Under Construction - MHWA Retreat

What’s going on in your life? Any recent developments?

I'm having yet another rheumatoid arthritis flare up. The meds don't seem to be controlling the inflammation and I'm feeling stiff and sore. I'm frustrated because there are so many things I want to do but can't. Tomorrow morning I have an appointment with the Rheumatologist. I hope there is something he can do to help.

How has your mental health been the past few weeks?

I've been more depressed than usual. My mind keeps replaying stuff from the past and in hindsight, I realize there were things going on I should have picked up on... maybe I didn't want to see it. I guess I wanted to live in my little bubble and pretend everything was ok.

I have taken up loom knitting and find it soothing, it seems to calm me a bit. Right now I guess that's the best I can hope for.


What goals are you currently working toward? What have you already accomplished?

I bought myself a vaporizer and some nicotine oil. I want to quit smoking. So far I've managed to cut my smoking in half by using the vaporizer. I need to concentrate on my health, eat a healthier diet, and get back into my exercise plan the physiotherapist designed for me. I'm working on that.


Is there anything that we can do as a group to support you more?

Just be here for me.