How are you coping today? #3

mote.of.soul · Apr 01, 2021 at 03:11 AM

Coping well (by my stabdards), bouncing back better than in previous times. And haven't touched a drop in over a year. Good.

Breaking Dawn · Apr 01, 2021 at 07:38 AM

Congratulations, mote.of.soul!

That's absolutely wonderful!!

mote.of.soul · Apr 01, 2021 at 10:15 AM

Aw, thank you @Breaking Dawn. You're a nice person.

Deilla · Apr 01, 2021 at 11:04 AM

I'm not doing well today. I'm not sure how to cope. I'm just plowing through.

Mountaindewed · Apr 01, 2021 at 06:27 PM

I had a lot of caffeine but my moods are ok. I did a bit of reassurance seeking but it’s a stressful time for me. But I got all my laundry and chores done and I kept up with my hygiene and I made it to my calorie goal and I didn’t go over or under. So I did good today on everything.

Discombobulated · Apr 02, 2021 at 03:55 AM

I have had a very social week as restrictions have been lifted here for outdoors, I saw 3 friends and my parents separately. It was nice but I have found it exhausting. I'm an introvert essentially and socialising can drain me - guess I forgot that with lockdown lol.

TunedOut · Apr 02, 2021 at 04:48 AM

Yesterday was a good day and I slept great last night--currently drinking my first cup of coffee.

One of our dining room chairs had broke and I bought a new one on Amazon and paid more for it than it was worth. When my husband inquired about what I had spent on it

, I had to confess that I had spent too much. So anyways, we had a productive conversation about finances. That he has always been so careful with money has helped us with our financial security. Being able to discuss the topic much better was good. That I am no longer paying for my son to stay in a hotel is very motivating. I now see a way forward to save. It is not like I haven't done it before. Though with the inflation I am expecting (but you never know for sure), what I paid for that chair might look like a bargain in a couple of years.

Mountaindewed · Apr 02, 2021 at 02:32 PM

I’m struggling today but you can’t really tell. This afternoon I took 1mil of Xanax and then I took a bath and a really hot shower right after the bath. So I feel a bit better than I did earlier. I’m trying to eat more and to eat better and today was halfway a success.

Deilla · Apr 03, 2021 at 12:20 PM

I'm just taking things one step at a time. Soon I'll be able to relax and then my mood should improve. Yesterday, I did a couple of meditations. I think that is helping me get through today.

Breaking Dawn · Apr 03, 2021 at 01:32 PM

I am using positive self talk as much as I can.

Mountaindewed · Apr 03, 2021 at 03:14 PM

This morning I was kind of crabby. And my mom asked why. And I said that my therapist told me sometimes you don’t need to have a reason to feel a certain emotion you just feel it. My mom was all like “whatever.” Then I said “you’ve been really crabby lately and I’ve been handling it fine.” And she said “I have a reason to be crabby.”

Like wtf? I can not be anything but butterfly’s and sunshine around that women or she gets upset but her and my brother can be crabby all they want and I’m just supposed to deal with it.

But today was tough but I am feeling better now.

Deilla · Apr 04, 2021 at 04:59 AM

I think I am coping well today. I went to a virtual service, read some inspirational stuff and played with my cats. It's put me in a good mood.

Discombobulated · Apr 04, 2021 at 07:19 AM

I'm feeling positive about my life today. It's a bright sunny, windy Easter Sunday and we sat by the river drinking takeaway coffee.

Sending love to all those who need it.

Apr 04, 2021 at 10:16 AM

I am coping okay, though I can't say the same for my back

I genuanly think it's had it. or almost. hurting like crazy

but nice easter so far with nice weather to go with it

Mountaindewed · 01:48 PM

I’m doing pretty good today. I’m just keeping busy. Yesterday was hard but today I’m not really thinking about anything. I’m not having any thoughts about my old therapist unlike yesterday where the thoughts were almost unbearable.

I got a lot of stuff from my dresser and closet packed. I did spring cleaning a year ago and I really downsized. So the stuff I packed was able to fit into 2 boxes. I kept the stuff I currently wear out. I got all my stressful things put into the boxes. I thought it would be an issue. But my mom was just like “whatever” she’s really respecting my privacy and I appreciate it. when I said I wanted to close the boxes myself she didn’t care.

But yeah today is good.

Breaking Dawn · Apr 04, 2021 at 06:35 PM

At this moment I'm coping ok.

mote.of.soul · Apr 04, 2021 at 06:46 PM

Keeping my balance, playing my cards right. Coping satisfactorily.

Apr 04, 2021 at 09:53 PM

Had coffee with my friend this morning, which always makes me feel better. But now I'm starting to feel anxious about the future. I got great ideas and advice from them and from several people here, but I'm freaking out with fear of moving my life forward. Praying to die in my sleep hasn't worked so far, but maybe I'll keep trying. 100th time's a charm, as they always say.

Deilla · Apr 05, 2021 at 02:15 AM

I'm not coping well today. I'm in a lot of emotional pain. I had a difficult afternoon yesterday with my mother. I'm tired of being so sensitive. I've been trying to feel the feeling but it's not working. The mindfulness work I've read about is not helping me. I think I need a med change.

Apr 05, 2021 at 09:29 AM

Grrr. Maybe 101 will work. Didn't sleep too well, so I'm feeling more anxious, especially about the future. I'm not allowing myself to be OK with the idea that even mistakes and bad decisions can be recovered from. It all feels like life and death. I have my first vaccine shot on Wednesday and I'm now worrying even more about that too. I'm so done with this life. Come on 101!

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mote.of.soul Legendary Member Since Jan 2018 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,126 (SuperPoster!) 6 21.9k hugs given	Apr 01, 2021 at 03:11 AM #961 Coping well (by my stabdards), bouncing back better than in previous times. And haven't touched a drop in over a year. Good. __________________ "A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it."- Dōgen

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Apr 01, 2021 at 07:38 AM #962 Congratulations, mote.of.soul! That's absolutely wonderful!! __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *

mote.of.soul Legendary Member Since Jan 2018 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,126 (SuperPoster!) 6 21.9k hugs given	Apr 01, 2021 at 10:15 AM #963 Aw, thank you @Breaking Dawn. You're a nice person. __________________ "A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it."- Dōgen

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Apr 01, 2021 at 11:04 AM #964 I'm not doing well today. I'm not sure how to cope. I'm just plowing through. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,199 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,765 hugs given	Apr 01, 2021 at 06:27 PM #965 I had a lot of caffeine but my moods are ok. I did a bit of reassurance seeking but it’s a stressful time for me. But I got all my laundry and chores done and I kept up with my hygiene and I made it to my calorie goal and I didn’t go over or under. So I did good today on everything. __________________ Ridin' with Biden

Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,694 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Apr 02, 2021 at 03:55 AM #966 I have had a very social week as restrictions have been lifted here for outdoors, I saw 3 friends and my parents separately. It was nice but I have found it exhausting. I'm an introvert essentially and socialising can drain me - guess I forgot that with lockdown lol.

Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,199 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,765 hugs given	Apr 02, 2021 at 02:32 PM #968 I’m struggling today but you can’t really tell. This afternoon I took 1mil of Xanax and then I took a bath and a really hot shower right after the bath. So I feel a bit better than I did earlier. I’m trying to eat more and to eat better and today was halfway a success. __________________ Ridin' with Biden

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Apr 03, 2021 at 12:20 PM #969 I'm just taking things one step at a time. Soon I'll be able to relax and then my mood should improve. Yesterday, I did a couple of meditations. I think that is helping me get through today. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Apr 03, 2021 at 01:32 PM #970 I am using positive self talk as much as I can. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Apr 04, 2021 at 04:59 AM #972 I think I am coping well today. I went to a virtual service, read some inspirational stuff and played with my cats. It's put me in a good mood. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,694 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Apr 04, 2021 at 07:19 AM #973 I'm feeling positive about my life today. It's a bright sunny, windy Easter Sunday and we sat by the river drinking takeaway coffee. Sending love to all those who need it.

Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Apr 04, 2021 at 10:16 AM #974 I am coping okay, though I can't say the same for my back I genuanly think it's had it. or almost. hurting like crazy but nice easter so far with nice weather to go with it

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Apr 04, 2021 at 06:35 PM #976 At this moment I'm coping ok. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *

mote.of.soul Legendary Member Since Jan 2018 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,126 (SuperPoster!) 6 21.9k hugs given	Apr 04, 2021 at 06:46 PM #977 Keeping my balance, playing my cards right. Coping satisfactorily. __________________ "A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it."- Dōgen