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Originally Posted by swimmingly
This is part of my new therapist's assignments for me, but I can't ever remember to do it. Currently I have the choice to use emoods or a chart for a whole month. I live with a wife and two kids and don't really want my emotions out in front of everyone so I'm leaning towards the app. It's just the remembering and being a better judge of myself. Everyone else loves to give me their input (read: wife) and tell me when I'm wrong.
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My kids are young, but they watch me filling out my journal. I explained what I'm doing and why in a kid friendly way. I went through something similar to my mother's illness. She ran from it. I want my kids to see me doing the work and to know why so that they can own it if one day they find themselves in my shoes. I don't share the details of my charting though. They don't need to know that. I feel you on that for sure.
You bring up a very important aspect of charting. I wanted something very easy for my husband to review and collaborate on with me. My insight is skewed sometimes and comparing my take with his can help me see. Accepting that input can be a very powerful tool. Sometimes our support people don't know how to offer it in the most constructive way, but learning to work with it is impactful.
Thanks for the feedback swimmingly!