Three good things a day

[Blueberry]

1) I got some supportive replies on here
2) I made myself some nice hot chamomile and mint tea
3) I enjoyed explaining some of my methods for re-grounding (now to go and actually do one or two for myself 

[radical]

1. Making it through a storm to the calm on the other side.
2. Reaching out in that storm and finding I wasn't alone
3. Waking from a long, deep sleep to a peaceful morning

[Elphanigh]

Thanks for seeing my progress D.R.  I am really so in need of a day off, and a break... but that is just not in the cards for me at this moment. So more hard work it is. Here are some good things in all the work

1. I got three great reviews from people at work. They came from the busy Wed/thurs I worked for the holiday. So I managed to go above and beyond even in the craziness
2. It is cloudy and about 65 degree here today. I adore this weather
3.i got to celebrate Friendsgiving yesterday. This is our version of Thanksgiving, so it gave me a chance to celebrate the holidays. Made my heart stop aching

[AphoticAtramentous]

@Decimal: I find solving equations quite mesmerising as well. I think I was the one kid in school who loved maths. haha  All those things sound great though! Very nice self-care!
@Habitudell: So wonderful to hear! Getting things done, love it!
@Blueberry: I'm glad you've got the support. Your support here is much appreciated too.
@Radical: Nice to know you're feeling more at peace. And you're right, you're not alone!
@Elphanigh: I could go for some of that weather right about now! Haha. I'm so happy that you were able to celebrate your own little occasion though, very nice idea!

My three things:
#1. I shared my opinion on the forum even with the nagging voice telling me my words mean nothing. I need to remind myself that even if people may disagree with me, it doesn't mean I should be silent altogether.
#2. I got to sketch a little bit lately.
#3. After a few days of eating barely anything, I finally worked up the motivation to eat a proper meal and take my vitamins.

[Blueberry]

My three things:
#1. I shared my opinion on the forum even with the nagging voice telling me my words mean nothing. I need to remind myself that even if people may disagree with me, it doesn't mean I should be silent altogether.

No, you don't need to be silent AphoticAtramentous!

My three things:
1) I got up today at a reasonable time and managed to start getting on with my day
2) I finally made an appointment at the dentist's - a new one who specialises in patients with anxiety - and I finally got a new prescription for my thyroid supplements. Two bits of self-care.
3) I went to a group for the long-term unemployed and spoke about some of the things going through my head about working or rather hardly being able to atm. That seems to have helped clear things a bit.

[DecimalRocket]

To Habitudell, yes, sometimes the simple things in life can be great, huh? It's great to see you recognize them.
To Blueberry, having support can be wonderful, isn't it? To feel validated and cared for. That's really something, huh?
To Radical, it sounds like you're feeling well. Calm after the storm? It's a great relief to have that feeling of rest after all that's happened.
To Elphanigh, seeing you around, I notice how dedicated you are to your work and relationships. It's really something.
To Aa, you seem like you're doing better in trust and self care. Hobbies can be nice to go back to in times of stress and it's great that you're able to do so.

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1. I was stressed out so I relaxed by applying Systems thinking to analyzing my life. In other words, I analyzed my life similar to a businessman studying market trends or an ecologist studying the relationships of different animals in an area. The analysis is  beautiful. . . so damn beautiful.

2. Someone sitting next to me in the school bus was getting taunted, bullied and criticized over and over — so I recorded the bully's voice to report him. Classic trick from tv shows, bwahahaha.

3. My hypervigilance and SPD was lessened today — usually this causes a hypersensitivity to noise so painful I have to leave the room. I was still sensitive but not as much that I need to leave what I need to do.

[Elphanigh]

Decimal, thank you for those kind words. They have made my morning 

1. My session with my T was very in depth and useful yesterday, I am allowing myself to be more open.
2. Today is the last day I work without a day off.m
3. The weather is still beautiful

[HabitudeII]

Thank you AphoticAtramentous and DecimalRocket for your kind words.

Here are my three for today:
1. I talked with a very senior/established person in my industry who helped me realize a bunch of things about my career. I'm grateful that a) this person was available to me, and b) they gave me a bunch of positive feedback about work/my career and I was able to hear it for a few moments before the inner critic jumped in.
2. I saw my T today and even though we haven't yet had time to address a big issue between us, I still felt ok in the session and got some support from it. Maybe I'm coming out of a big abandonment EF too ...
3. I didn't self medicate with alcohol or food today.

[Blueberry]

Here are my three for today:
1. I talked with a very senior/established person in my industry who helped me realize a bunch of things about my career. I'm grateful that a) this person was available to me, and b) they gave me a bunch of positive feedback about work/my career and I was able to hear it for a few moments before the inner critic jumped in.
2. I saw my T today and even though we haven't yet had time to address a big issue between us, I still felt ok in the session and got some support from it. Maybe I'm coming out of a big abandonment EF too ...
3. I didn't self medicate with alcohol or food today.

Yay you, that all sounds really positive. Good job! 

[HabitudeII]

Thanks Blueberry!

Today:
* I went to a yoga class
* I drank lots of water and herbal tea
* I took myself out for lunch

[Blueberry]

1) I went outside
2) I took 2 small steps to further my freelance work / career
3) I spoke my mind

[Blueberry]

1) I finally got on with a (non-paying) job which I've been putting off for a while because it is very triggering
2) I've now taken a break from it because I can't concentrate more than an hour on that type of thing atm
3) A friend invited me for supper tonight

[Blueberry]

Sounds great woodsgnome 

[Blueberry]

Hi everyone!


Since this thread is now 21 pages long, I'm going to lock this and start a new one with Elphanigh's permission.

See you there!! http://outofthefog.net/C-PTSD/forum/index.php?topic=8350.msg57496#msg57496