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13 Mar 2019 08:05 AM
13 Mar 2019 08:05 AM
13 Mar 2019 08:17 AM
13 Mar 2019 08:17 AM
Still feeling much the same @CheerBear Actually thought about not going to DBT today and sleeping instead but that would also not be good for me. Still feeling flat and very tired despite sleeping a long time again last night - neither of those things are a good sign for me. Very much needing to do a lot of self-care today and hopefully be able to get through the next couple of days at work. A bit worried that I am going backwards again but recognising the signs are probably also a good thing to try to stop it before it gets too bad.
13 Mar 2019 09:03 AM
13 Mar 2019 09:03 AM
13 Mar 2019 09:27 AM
13 Mar 2019 09:27 AM
Really don't want to go to DBT today @CheerBear Definitely not feeling up to it but that is probably exactly why I should go. Need to get dressed and moving pretty quickly so will catch you later
13 Mar 2019 09:44 AM
13 Mar 2019 09:44 AM
Hi @Zoe7
Every colour of the rainhow has to say it allIt sounds as if you are working as just past maximum Zoe - When it comes to what's best only you can tell what that is - perhaps getting up and doing the DBT session is really important - well - yes it is - but rest all the rest of the day if you can
But take it gently - I know you are good at that
I really like this heart - I think I will keep it for a while and use it instead of the emoji heart - it really does say it all
I'll be thinking of you today - and also reminding you we have Easter in a few weeks and you can have some time off and I hope this all works well for you
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13 Mar 2019 09:49 AM
13 Mar 2019 09:49 AM
Morning y'all 😊.
@Zoe7 Well done you for pushing through. Here’s hoping the next two days are ok and a weekend is restorative. I think it’s totally ok to have a bit of a slump for now. I have faith that you’ll pull through this 😊.
@CheerBear It’s great you are sleeping more. I’m sorry that you still endure the nightmares. I’m pleased you fell asleep on me. I think it’s great your meds work so well. I took some last night and had a better sleep.
Im supposed to go to mindfulness group this morning but a friend just messaged and I’m meeting her for coffee before my psych. I think I need my mindfulness time to plan for my psych more.
13 Mar 2019 10:03 AM
13 Mar 2019 10:03 AM
13 Mar 2019 01:46 PM
13 Mar 2019 01:46 PM
Thanks @Owlunar @Teej I really need to just get through the days right now, rest when I can and try to fight off the negative thoughts. I know I can do it because I have before but as you both know - when you are in the midst of it it feels insummountable at times. Changing my mindset from so many years of trauma is not easy and my default is to fall back into old habits - trying very hard not to do that though. Seeing this little period simply as one to get through is proving difficult but I am trying and that is what matters.
@CheerBear sorry your session was cancelled today - surround yourself with plenty of self-care activities CB to cover that inevitable feel of being let down - some things just happen and we can't change them but we can get through them - trying to tell myself the same right now Hon.
13 Mar 2019 01:50 PM
13 Mar 2019 01:50 PM
13 Mar 2019 03:35 PM
13 Mar 2019 03:35 PM
Home now @CheerBear and taking it easy. Saw my GP and told her I had been feeling flat and very tired for the past week. She thinks I am doing a good job at getting through everything though and I should be pleased with how I am coping. That did make me feel a little better. She is glad my pdoc has reduced one of my night meds and also that I haven't had any more headaches (apart from Friday after the energiser bunny preps lol).
I know I need to be less hard on myself but changing that lifelong habit is not easy. Definitely taking it easy this afternoon - lots of Toby snuggles and maybe some napping on the couch ...see how the afternoon goes - if I fall asleep then so be it.
Hope you have enjoyed your puddy tat and crafting time before the LF are home. It must be easier just having 2 of them there so enjoy the mini break while you can
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