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Something that comes up in therapy a lot with me is the idea of utilizing gratitude as a way to ground some positive into your day. It doesn't have to be something big, or significant in the grand scheme ... just something of the moment that means something to you.
example: 1) I'm so grateful I got my medicine today and I have a helpful, resourceful team of providers (doctor, pharmacy, pharmacists/techs etc.). 2) I am grateful for a nice warm meal on a cold day 3) I am grateful for this forum for having an outlet. and so on. Use that gratitude to ground your day into something positive. Perhaps nothing is going your way that day.. find a little comfort in the little things that went right. And you know what? Being human? Maybe it's hard to find that thing to be grateful for today.. and that's ok too. Be grateful for the insight to realize, today isn't gonna be a day to find something specific to be grateful for. Perhaps even have a default "At least I have my ____". So... just for me (and I hope others join in) I'd like to try this exercise here with you all. I think it's helpful sometimes to remember the positive of life, especially when we suffer the negative on a daily basis. That's it! I'm finished. Example 1 is my daily gratitude. I look forward to reading yours! __________________ |
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I’m so grateful I have a car that works.
It got me out to get necessities and gas. I’m so grateful to the check out lady at the store. She remembers me and brightens up and chats with me. It’s a small nice connection with a human __________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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I'm grateful for a therapist who reminded me that I've been much worse than I am now and that I'll feel better when my meds are adjusted and a pdoc who told me that she can see how bad I feel and gave me ways to help (and told me I'll feel better when my meds are adjusted). I feel better after those appointments.
__________________ Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1700 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 1.5 mg clonazepam., 50 mg Seroquel |
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I'm grateful for the warm, bright sun that will come out after all this rain stops.
I'm grateful for the ocean. I'm grateful for being able to share my home with 5 precious cats because they are like living with little angels. __________________ |
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#5
i am grateful for country music
i am grateful for my wife and her support i am grateful that i am able to manage my BPD today |
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I'm grateful for this forum.
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I am grateful for a chance at being successful
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I'm grateful for my cat.
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Oh I love this thread! ❤️
I am grateful that I exercised this morning. I am grateful that my cat found his golf ball and has been playing with it... (it's really cute! Lol) __________________ The darkest of nights is followed by the brightest of days. |
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I’m grateful I have a flashing alarm that can wake me up in time to go to aqua fitness
I’m grateful that the Y has a scholarship program that allows me to join I’m grateful for Amazon that lets me find cute suits anytime of the year for reasonable price __________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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I’m grateful I found a new pdoc I like. He’s very personable and kind.
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I’m very grateful to my library which allows me to print return labels.
I’m grateful there’s one store where you can drop off packages to return. I’m grateful for Amazon which allows me to buy, exchange and/or return things or I’d have to drive hours to get to a city to shop. __________________ Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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I'm grateful the sun peeked out today. So uplifting to see the sun in Winter.
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I'm grateful for my video games as they are a distraction from my issues.
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I am grateful for my car getting fixed today.
I am grateful for having a supportive partner. I am grateful for getting through the work week, although it was hard. __________________ Bipolar 1 Disorder, Unspecified Anxiety Disorder |
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#16
Silly as it is I’m grateful for safety in this country
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I am grateful for my boss at work who kept my job open for me when I have been recovering from the car accident. I am grateful for my dog, who is there to greet me when I come home from work. I am grateful for the easy job I have at work, where I now can afford to purchase things. I now have the money to recover from emergencies, no long worried about where the money will come from. I am grateful in having a daughter. Despite her problems, I think it will work out for her. I am grateful for the nice days outside that we have been having here recently. I am grateful to still be alive.
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I’m grateful for cough syrup. Im
So sick __________________ Bipolar 1 w/psychotic features or schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety OCD celexa, prazosin, Lybalvi and prn zyprexa and klonopin |
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