It has been a few months since my mental health declined rapidly. So where am I at now? Well let me fill you in...
Firstly, my Psoriatic Arthritis has been diagnosed and treated. I am currently having blood tests every six weeks to see how my body is tolerating my new medication, and while it has made a huge difference, I am still a way off remission. However I am hopeful of reaching remission and being pain-free in the next 6 months. My pain levels at the moment are tolerable though, and don't really affect my ability to walk through this world.
My mental health is very stable. I take an anti-depressant and a mood stabiliser. I keep a diary of my mood each and every day. I am pleased to say that every day for the whole month of August has been recorded as being a good day, despite is moving house and being frazzled and exhausted. To compare, in April a good day was a rarity.
I have started studying a Cert III in Health Services Assistance, and am looking at returning to the workforce in the next week if all pans out as I hope.
Thank you to everyone who has supported and loved me through my darkest hours ❤️
Monday 21 August 2017
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