[bizi]

yay! you showered!
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[Wild Coyote]

All basic hygiene.
Made a fruit platter for breakfast.
Made dinner tonight.


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[Blueberrybook]

I did not run after dropping my daughter off at school. Even though I really, really wanted to.

I wore some of my perfume today

why, I don't know- it's not like anything was happening

but I guess because I couldn't think of anything else to do for myself and would have been pretty embarrassed writing a reply that read, I did nothing

I had to go to the pharmacy and decided it was time to get a flu shot. But when I looked down at my shirt, I realized my long-sleeves wouldn't allow me to pull them up sufficiently above my elbow. I have to go back again wearing a short-sleeved shirt. Well, I had good intentions.

My eating has been horrible today! That needs improvement.

[CrT0811]

I put on “interaction with the outside world” clothes, helped the hubby get our boat and his dad’s out of the water before the flooding got too bad. And I voted and did ok “people(ing)”.

For a total of three hours outside my house and did it coming down from a five day manic.

Of course now I can’t sleep and the nerves in my legs are doing the tango due to other issues though so, yeah...not bad...and zero panic moments! Go me!

[bizi]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

I wore some of my perfume today

why, I don't know- it's not like anything was happening

but I guess because I couldn't think of anything else to do for myself and would have been pretty embarrassed writing a reply that read, I did nothing

I bet you smelled nice, just for yourself.
(((((HUGS)))))
This is what self care is all about.
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[bizi]

Originally Posted by CrT0811

I put on “interaction with the outside world” clothes, helped the hubby get our boat and his dad’s out of the water before the flooding got too bad. And I voted and did ok “people(ing)”.

For a total of three hours outside my house and did it coming down from a five day manic.

Of course now I can’t sleep and the nerves in my legs are doing the tango due to other issues though so, yeah...not bad...and zero panic moments! Go me!

I hope you were able to sleep if not last night then maybe a nap today? no panic moments...GO YOU!
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I feel so unwell today, but I took a shower because I have a psychiatrist appointment. Unfortunately, I'm sweating already. I also did one other bit of self-care.

[bizi]

Originally Posted by BirdDancer

I feel so unwell today, but I took a shower because I have a psychiatrist appointment. Unfortunately, I'm sweating already. I also did one other bit of self-care.

I am sorry that you are feeling unwell today, how did it go with your pdoc?
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[Blueberrybook]

Hmm...I splurged on myself and used some money on my Starbucks card to buy a frappucino and panini. Ate the sandwich, the frappucino was completely liquified and a disappointment, so I went online, got in the Starbucks Customer Service chat queue and got a $7 credit to my card for the lousy frappucino (and apparently the manager at the location I went to is going to notified, so hopefully, the baristas there get some re-training, or at least the ones working at the time I bought my drink).

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Blueberrybook

Hmm...I splurged on myself and used some money on my Starbucks card to buy a frappucino and panini. Ate the sandwich,
......

Self care for sure.
Sticking up for yourself...priceless
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[Sunflower123]

I challenge myself to find 3 positive things or magic moments each day that I see or experience and log them each night even on days I’m feeling bad. I usually have much more then 3 and it has helped me look for positive things in my life big and small. I’m not sure if that is technically self care but it lifts my spirits.

[bizi]

yes jenn, that is self care!
post them here if you feel comfortable or if you want,

start your own thread

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[Wild Coyote]

Did all basic hygiene.
Went for a sleep consult.
Went to a movie.
Went out to hear live music after the movie.


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[bizi]

I did a little bit of cleaning tonight, wiped down the laundry room window ledge it was filthy!!!! and I also cleaned half of my bathroom floor which was very dirty, with hairspray. I washed the purple bath mat because it was matted down with hair spray as well.
now it is clean and fluffy. I feel better about myself for doing these things.

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[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by bizi

I did a little bit of cleaning tonight, wiped down the laundry room window ledge it was filthy!!!! and I also cleaned half of my bathroom floor which was very dirty, with hairspray. I washed the purple bath mat because it was matted down with hair spray as well.
now it is clean and fluffy. I feel better about myself for doing these things.

bizi

Nice job!

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[Wild Coyote]

Completed all basic hygiene.
I went to see a friend. She cuts hair and cut mine! Wow! Did she ever! It will grow out, thankfully. We had gotten to visiting and... the cutting of hair went rogue! Lol!


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[bizi]

I am always glad to hear of people having friends.
It is so important to make friends so we are not isolated.
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today is 9th day AF.(alcohol free)

[CrT0811]

Having some breathing issues today but last night I did indulge in a hot bath with lots of baking soda for a good detox. I’m taking a free day of no book research or plot construct unless something bangs on my noggin demanding to be written down...which happens more often than not. I write organically so that’s the way of it. But, self care is ALWAYS more importantly at the end of the day.

showered yesterday.

also a friend of mine sent me some perfumes/ other beauty products so that was nice.

it smells really good in my room at the moment. hahahahaha

[bizi]

showed!
Getting my hair done today: color and cut by an aveda student, new one hope she does a good job.
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After yesterday morning's stressors, I took the afternoon to pick up a few items that have been on my list since moving in. It was inconvenient without them. One was for organizing, and the I also rearranged some kitchen stuff. I like the sense of accomplishment of these sorts of projects. Made me feel better about myself than the morning had. (Which was pretty much inevitable since the morning's activities were trigger-city for feeling horrible about myself. Anything wiuld be better than that self-loathing fest.)

[bizi]

Innerzone,
I am glad that you are seeing to getting your living arrangements in order. I hope you continue taking care of you.
(((((HUGS)))))
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[CrT0811]

I went outside and picked all the mint and white sage from two of my herb gardens. It’s supposed to get into the mid 20’s here by Tuesday so if I don’t get those two, they don’t dry as well after a deep freeze. I haven’t been outside in almost a week...unless you count the garage. Except for about three hours on a kind of had to help hubby mission. I have three herb gardens my husband helped me plant a few years ago to encourage me to get outside. I have sever agoraphobia that has gotten worse as I’ve aged. There are weeks I don’t even open the door except to let animals in and out and pick up deliveries.

But...I do love to travel with the hubby. For some reason, traveling is easier than convincing myself to go to the grocery store. When we travel, he never leaves my side unless he knows I’m in a good place. We don’t go to crowded venues and highly charged places. Doc thinks it’s more an interaction disorder. I’m of a mind it’s a bit of both. I can handle one on one meetings well. The Hubs is in an adventure motorcycle riders club so we play host to ADV riders from all over the world as they come through our area. He is good about asking me for a “weather” report before offering and usually I can deal fine. I can just excuse myself to other areas of the house if I need to. And travel is ok since he is with me except for the one trip I take yearly to Disney with the daughter and grand. (You wanna talk about intense session series of self talk that makes me ok to face that, lol)...I do it for them. I also do it for the memories the grand will have of time with his crazy Nono. I want to know that his heart and mind remember me with joy. I can get thru three days of discomfort for something that important.

Anyway. I put on shoes, a coat and gloves then picked herbs to dry for holiday cooking. I am happy with that.