I'm pretty much agitated. In a very stellar move I got up and walked out of support group. I took a very long walk and have a heavy bean bag on my shoulder. Both usually help.

[SvanThor]

Today was fine. I just reminded myself that I'm trying my best and I will continue to do so.

[Tried2long]

Recently had a bad day. Blowing off steam usually helps a little.

[Sunflower123]

Today for me not so bad. I just got through floating in the pool though and that always makes me happy.

Today for me is a bad day. I am very sad today. To cope, I emailed a friend about it, tried to go to yoga (but didn't), and am eating healthy and well.

an improved day

[scarlett35]

Not good today feel fed up, weepy and don't know how to cope with my lack of self esteem!

So the last couple of days were marred by a great deal of irritation and agitation. I managed to keep my animosity from those I care about but unfortunately dumped upon you all and for that I am sorry.

the common thread throughout it all was a marked lack of control. No control over the payment for my kayak. No control over my coming road trip. A complete lack of control at my support group.

I got agitated, I got irritated, and I got resentful. I didn't cope very well other than to moan about it here (thank you for listening). I don't like this person I become.

Today is a better day. There are indications the kayak matter might resolve itself. I have come to the conclusion this added destination on the road trip might actually be worthwhile. The support group thing is behind me.

But dang it, I really didn't like the person I was the last few days.

[Unrigged64072835]

It's an okay day today.

I usually do some distraction and self-soothing if I'm worked up. Then return and work on the issue. Right now it's my final essay. I wrote about 150 words (out of 700 minimum), so I figure if I can do it in small chunks I'll have it done before deadline.

far far far better

frazzled and upset as said above.

I suppose a major way I coped was dumping on you all. Whooops and sorry. It was all a bit too much of me. I rubbed at my worry stone to the point I probably eroded it. I went to bed last night with a bean bag weighing my chest down. I did a few CBT worksheets. By this morning it just didn't matter any more.

Today was much better.

[Onward2wards]

How bad? Absolute, utter garbage.
What am I doing to cope? Every coping mechanism I have ever learned and a few I'm making up as I go along.

[SvanThor]

Today isn't bad. I'm getting stuff done and whatever.

[*Laurie*]

Had a fun day planned with my (adult) daughter. Just got my car back a few days ago after it being in an inept mechanic's shop for six weeks. Was on the highway to go to pick up my daughter and my car broke down. Again. Had it towed to a shop; waiting to hear the news. I'm having a sad and hard day. I'm coping using meds, trying to breathe evenly, asking the Universe for help, petting my cats, trying not to catastrophize. Trying to believe that the Universe isn't out to kick my as s. Because that's kind of what it feels like right now. I start having the 'what else bad is going to happen' thoughts. Ugh.

[Rose76]

Had some wine to cope, fell asleep and woke up feeling awful.

[Tried2long]

Was not taught any coping skills so I'm just existing. I guess relying on what I've used in the past to get by.

[Rose76]

Ate a bunch of little cupcakes yesterday and this morning. Some of my meals were just cupcakes and milk. I had stopped buying little buttercream frosted cupcakes for quite a while. But I went to Walmart's feeling down, so, of course I bought them.

[PianogirlPlays]

Been having a rough time. Many upsets. Trying to stay calm today but tend to have hit myself in the head discouraged thoughts. They hurt and make it physically and harder in every way.

[Rose76]

Went shopping.