How are you coping today? #3

Deilla · Jan 26, 2021, 03:39 AM

I was feeling stressed this morning. So I took a shower. It really helped. I feel more alert and better able to face the day. I don't normally take showers, but I think I want to get into a daily habit.

TishaBuv · Jan 26, 2021, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TunedOut

Still paying for hotel rooms to keep my son from becoming homeless. So far, he has kept his two jobs. When we went to check on the apartment which he is supposed to move into next week, they are still waiting for proof of income from his roommates. Praying that his roommates come through. Though I know some young people have good jobs--my sons friends are all working in restaurants like him--even the ones that have completed their college degrees. I live in a state that is not totally shut down. If our state did shut down again because of the virus, many of them could not pay rent. This is why the government can't shut everything down unless they provide better support systems for low income people. Covid is dangerous but so is not having shelter, healthcare and food and given the risks of Covid when you are in your 20s, perhaps the latter is worse....

People desperately need affordable housing right now. There’s a push to get this going and improved. Have you checked HUD? I think there are subsidized programs.

TishaBuv · Jan 26, 2021, 07:09 AM

Worried about my appointment with psychiatrist. I don’t know what to tell him about the meds, and think he will dismiss me as a patient.

Have Hope · Jan 26, 2021, 07:17 AM

I am not coping well with being here. I need to take a break I think.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 26, 2021, 09:02 AM

Today I am coping by reading what many of you are saying, & so I'm feeling less a loser & misfit. These are not such good times right now & most of us have experienced too much to feel adequate, though we keep trying.

TunedOut · Jan 26, 2021, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TishaBuv

People desperately need affordable housing right now. There’s a push to get this going and improved. Have you checked HUD? I think there are subsidized programs.

Last time I called, the city about housing assistance (they also advise about HUD programs), they told me the the waiting list was long with veteran's and people with children taking priority over everyone else. They advised not to bother until our son had a job because the jobless on the list were at the bottom (implying the bottom of the list was never served). While he has a job, he does need to get him on the list. Perhaps the new administration's priorities will shorten the waiting list. Thanks for the reminder.

Mountaindewed · Jan 26, 2021, 04:49 PM

I coped well besides an extra milligram of Xanax. I made a safety plan and despite being tired I’m not doing too bad. I avoided a lot of unhealthy stuff.

Discombobulated · Jan 27, 2021, 08:55 AM

I'm doing okay today, I got my outdoor exercise and went for my rapid test which they are now doing for key workers. I feel reassured by those.

Chatted online with a good friend which was nice too.

TishaBuv · Jan 27, 2021, 01:23 PM

I am processing the session I just had with my psychiatrist. He had me stop the meds, as they didn’t work enough. He referred me for an MRI to rule out something I am sure is not possible. I will first ask my internist, and then a neurologist, before I do a likely unnecessary procedure. This one takes the cake.

Mountaindewed · Jan 27, 2021, 04:36 PM

I was doing well all day. I’m getting kind of tired and a bit anxious right now. I may go take half of my meds right now.

Deilla · Jan 27, 2021, 04:40 PM

I've been ill most of the day. I'm coping by getting plenty of fluids and sleeping a lot.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 27, 2021, 05:14 PM

Barely.....

Deilla · Jan 28, 2021, 04:36 AM

I'm feeling much better today. I couldn't take care of my chores yesterday. So I'm coping today by taking care of them now before it gets too late. It will help me relax and enjoy my day.

Have Hope · Jan 28, 2021, 05:54 AM

Not well - my husband is an a-hole who is making this divorce and my life most difficult. If I were to physically be around him right now, there might be violence on my part. I am that on edge.

ReveuseTroublee · Jan 28, 2021, 08:13 AM

The urges to self-harm I strong but I am more in the presence, less switching. In general I am used to waking up with urges and spending all day with them but I want to be productive but I can not concentrate because o this. I feel like giving in just to concentrate but I do not want to give in.

Themadcatparade · Jan 28, 2021, 09:15 AM

I'm the worst i've been in a long time today and not sure what to do with myself.

Trying not to let things get to me but my body is reminding me that theres something very wrong. Trying to take it easy but i feel like i am drowning in my own chest today.

Marylin · Jan 28, 2021, 10:54 AM

I feel weak and out of energy today.I have aches and pains in my muscles all over my body and my arm has been hurting me over three weeks from Burititis it has been very painful.My womb area feels tender and swollen make be going through hormonal changes cos I am dieting and losing weight.My whole body is full of tension and I am still very depressed.I have been emailing the Samaritans for support they have helped me a lot.

Breaking Dawn · Jan 28, 2021, 11:01 AM

I just finished drinking a cup of coffee & I think it helped me. It seems to have lifted my mood a little bit.

Discombobulated · Jan 28, 2021, 12:53 PM

I'm okay in myself. I am feeling sad about my good friend who has been very ill, we spoke by phone today and she sounded still very unwell. She has been through a lot.

Deilla · Jan 29, 2021, 04:38 PM

I was feeling pretty low today. So I called my mom. We had a good conversation. That helped improve my mood.

Mountaindewed · Jan 29, 2021, 06:07 PM

I’m not coping well. I have the worst UTI I’ve had so far. I am in a lot of pain and I am not being honest with my mom. She has no idea why I’m wearing basketball shorts in the winter. And she’s not paying attention to the fact that I haven’t eaten much in a few days. Today I had to force myself to put down my book and I just said to myself “dude you have to eat.” I am developing a big problem with food restriction. My mom is totally clueless which is upsetting me.

The cats are all over me and they usually stay away. They only come near me when I’m sick. The one who hisses at me has been around all day. I honestly think I’m sick and I can’t tell anyone for some reason.

Something happened to my stress level and it just exploded when we got in the new carpets on Monday.

I just want to blurt out my mom I have anorexia and the worst UTI of my life.

Buffy01 · Jan 29, 2021, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RoxanneToto

Had a good morning and afternoon, but felt frustrated later as don’t feel I’m allowed to truly speak my mind here. I’d love to be more honest but just get responses like “that’s just how it is” or some other kind of push back against my honesty, even when I’m not “being snappy” (according to mum - aka the smallest hint of sharpness in my voice). I know it’s not good for me, but I’m still afraid of being as direct as I want. It’s not even things that anyone can fix, so maybe I should just save it for my diary.

I'm sorry that you been struggling.

Buffy01 · Jan 29, 2021, 06:19 PM

I been using multiple coping skills throughout the day. I been feeling really depressed again because of how bad people have been treating me.

Discombobulated · Jan 30, 2021, 03:35 PM

I had an anxious kind of day. I think the cause of this is mostly the external situation. We have been in full lockdown a month now and In high tiers many months before. I haven't seen friends and even family in such a long time. I realise I have started to catastrophise, but this is in part based in reality. Every time there is good news there feels like bad news follows. I dwelled on this today and procrastinated.

However it's a working day tomorrow so I will do better experience tells me.

Mountaindewed · Jan 30, 2021, 03:42 PM

I’m coping suspiciously well today. I think it’s the whole hormone thing though. I usually feel better the day before an injection before I get hit with a ton of mood swings and severe anxiety for 2 weeks. Which is why I’m glad I’m splitting up my dose starting tomorrow.

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