duck Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I forgot to mention I bought a business news letter today for two hundred dollars. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentle sun Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Mailed some letters out that I've been meaning to for a long time.Were they actually letters? That is so nice. I miss getting letters. If not, good for you getting something out of the way that you've been needing to do! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentle sun Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Made breakfast for hubbyMade the bedMade coffee for tomorrowBrushed and flossedGot dressedI have polish furniture on my list - but then I think why bother. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverLight Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I helped a co-worker and she was very appreciative! In a thankless job, I actually was thanked! Hooray! =) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentle sun Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I made myself polish some. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin2013 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I went to exercise class. We were lying down on the mats and I could use heavier weights. One lady saw me putting them away said, "wow! You're so strong." I muttered something about how it was because we were lying down I could use heavier weights....I said it like 3 times...Maybe I should just have said "thank you." And left it at that.I ate when I was hungry and I napped and then I worked on this course I'm taking. Then I went out for some groceries.Made dinner and that's about it :) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epictetus Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I'm not sure its an "accomplishment," but I went for a train ride today. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Today, I texted someone despite not feeling like interacting with anyone whatsoever. I am happy about this, as little as it is lol. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I went to a depression group. I went to meditation Sahaja Yoga Emotions Anonymous Starbucks Tim Hortons Drugstore 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaibhav Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I thought positive (or shall i say not-negative) thoughts :) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen57 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yesterday, the day after my panic attack, I woke up with a bad stomach ache and I stayed most of the time in bed reading and tried not to beat myself up about it. Called back the psych nurse who had left me a message (she's wonderful to talk to) and felt some assurance from her and the doc's recommendation to lower the Wellbutrin and up the Zoloft. I did make it to web-based mental health chat meeting. So it felt better today to get up with only minor tummy blahs, and actually get some work done, and even consider going to a neighborhood meeting tonight. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark1 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I made it through the first two weeks of spring semester!! Finding my rhythm juggling 7 classes, but I had the first (?) hiccough today: I didn't realize (or note in my planner) that we had separate readings for today in one class. Providence was still on my side, though ;) I got out of the previous class early enough to skim through them and contribute intelligently in class. :) I also accomplished speaking up in that class when the prof asked our feedback over the seminar on Tuesday, even though I was very nervous, heart pounding, etc. I told her about that problem with the guy not giving me a chance to talk, and then acting like I was so rude when I wouldn't (immediately!) let him jump in before I was finished saying what I had to say. And not only did another classmate voice concerns about a similar thing, but the prof also pretty much backed us up, talking about problems she noticed. It was a relief to be able to voice that. Now it's gone, dropped, and I don't have any lingering issues with it. I'm struck with how much that's a pattern. Feeling heard makes such a difference, doesn't it? It has such power to banish toxicity. I also accomplished doing everything I can towards applying to five UK grad schools; that process is now waiting for my letters of recommendation to come in, and for the coordinator to move everything along to the universities. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocks Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I did the usual, but did an infinitely better job (dishes/laundry etc. from start to finish rather than puttering out 3/4 of the way through). I also looked into important school information for next September, did another MoodGYM module, sorted a huge pile of recycling, helped DD4 read some new books and... ...got into the nitty gritty sex talk with my son. We read Part 1 (5 chapters) of a great book together, talked, and I answered questions along the way. It went really well. He already knows quite a lot, and I've always answered questions as they came up, but there were/are still some very important gaps. We'll be continuing like this for a bit, at least until we get through the rest of the book. I just want to make sure I cover all the bases, so to speak. Edited January 22, 2016 by Knocks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Mozzer Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 ~ I went out of the house today and bought a physical copy of David Bowie`s last album.Also bought a really cute container for my tea. ~Made dinner for my parents ~Cleaned the kitchen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC86 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 vacuumedhanded my disability tax credit form to my doctor, who I bet will find some way, some how to f*** it upattempted unsuccessfully to contact the sleep clinicgot my seroquel refilledmade some other phone calls 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epictetus Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Had a bit of fun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC86 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Met with my peer support worker and came up with some goals to work on, specifically an aspect of my social anxiety regarding eye contact in certain situations as well as mindfulness as a treatment for the intrusive OCD thoughts that torment my mind. She said she is going to continue to help me find somewhere I can volunteer(as per my request) that I would be able to do with my severe health issues, so that I could have some sense of purpose. I spoke with her and shared my struggles with my suicidal thoughts and borderline. She is able to understand and relate as she has her own serious digestive chronic health issues that she struggles with. It felt better to have someone who understands what I am struggling with. As I was leaving the mental health hospital, I bought lunch for some random guy I never met before who had walked up to me and asked me for $2 for something to eat as he had not had anything to eat all day. I just walked to the cafeteria and bought him some lunch from the Tim Hortons, wished him a good day then left to catch my cab. I know how I could just as easily be in his shoes if I had not my parents to take care of me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsm Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 I had a very hard time getting a prescription order correct but finally got it done. Took many phone calls. I hate that!!! I also did a video about my mail anxiety and posted it. I could not believe the amount of support I got! The more I talk about my depression and anxiety, the more "normal" I feel. I had no clue so many out there suffer like this. At least there is comfort in not being alone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark1 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I finished all of next week's homework for one class, and half of it for another. I read. I did a load of laundry, and now have to go put it away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I watched movie Miami Vice. I spoke to my insurance lady today and give her an update as to how I am doing. I saw my therapist. I went to the bank, mall, did groceries, drugstore. I sat in the mall for two hours and people watch. It was good watching the kids playing. I met an acquaintance and I told him about my depression. I showered and shaved. I went to Starbucks and met my friends again. I hooked up my new DVD player. My tv is dying so I bought a new one only to find out my old DVD player does not have the hookups. I did some writing in my journal. I listened to music and watched cricket. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 vacuumedhanded my disability tax credit form to my doctor, who I bet will find some way, some how to f*** it upattempted unsuccessfully to contact the sleep clinicgot my seroquel refilledmade some other phone callsHe is an *****. Find a new doc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin2013 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Yesterday, I went to the gym & exercised, despite not having class. That means 3 days this week. I got my husband to go with me, so we both exercised. Felt really good after. And lying down, I used the heavier weights. Later we visited my husband's dad in the nursing home. He's not doing great at the moment.Then spouse & I went to see "Anomalisa." Kind of bleak, but at times charming. I have to admit, I don't like bleak for the sake of bleakness. I've got enough of it in my brain, I don't need to see it on the screen. Still it was quite an artistic accomplishment.Today I've got a lot to do. Meeting with some friends later and I'm bringing deviled eggs. But they can't be too spicy. And I have to take my son somewhere before that.*sigh*Edited to add: I took a shower late last night--I waited until the last possible minute and considering I worked out very hard at the gym, I was pretty smelly. Shower was necessary. Edited January 23, 2016 by Dolphin2013 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One More Red Nightmare Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I shoveled the snow out of my driveway, which was exhausting. Glad it's done. (I'm in DC area where we were hit with major snowstorm.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Saturday night: Starbucks, do my homework the therapist gave me, walk, watch cricket from Australia, connect my tv to my computer and watched the sports on the big screen instead of my computer. Took my meds. Doc increased my Abilify from 2mg to 3mg. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duck Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I shoveled the snow out of my driveway, which was exhausting. Glad it's done. (I'm in DC area where we were hit with major snowstorm.)Sorry about all the snow. Hope it goes away soon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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