How are you coping today? #4

Breaking Dawn · Aug 09, 2021, 04:08 PM

I'm using distraction as much as I can.

mote.of.soul · Aug 09, 2021, 10:10 PM

Been coping quite well recently, not allowing my triggers to effect me so deeply, and not letting my thought processes create hopeless and depressing feelings within me. Coping quite well, thanks.

Discombobulated · Aug 10, 2021, 11:33 AM

Ups and downs of everyday life but I'm doing okay, I'm tired and probably need to get some extra sleep.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by captaineo

Having a very difficult time, I am doing my best to help to provide for my family. But I am overwhelmed at times and I have to go out and walk and make jokes and force myself to enjoy a day.

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I’m sorry that you are going through a difficult time. It will get better again.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentQ9A

It didn't start out being a particularly good day. I had gotten woken up about 2am because of some pretty intense pain that took a couple hours to subside. But got some decent sleep before and after. I've been eating oatmeal for breakfast for going on 6 months. Today I was just sick of that and in the mood for something different. So, I went out to pick up bagel and coffee. I haven't been to this place in a year. Something going on in my thinking caused me to drive into the place and then drive out, without stopping. I was almost back home when I got myself to stop and go back. So much doubt about my life and situation. But I got breakfast and it was really, really good and totally worth it. I'm feeling quite a bit calmer now and not as down as Sundays tend to be for me. Hoping to turn it around and have a good day. I feel like I deserve one.

Hope you all have a good day and week ahead.

I’m sore that you woke up in some pain and couldn’t sleep. Take it easy on yourself.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TunedOut

Slept well and feeling active this morning piddling around the kitchen and doing laundry. Have plans to do more housework today if I continue to feel this way....

Excellent. It good to sleep well and feel active and motivated.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

I don't feel like doing much today. I guess I am coping by wanting to take the day off.

Taking time off is always good.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

I'm taking it easy & one step at a time.

That is awesome. I will keep that in mind.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentQ9A

Yesterday I think I had a mini burnout. For months I've been reading and watching and thinking about topics to improve myself and lift me out of my ennui. But yesterday it all felt overwhelming and like I was spinning my wheels, so I took the day off from all of it. I returned a number of books to the eLibrary, unsubscribed to a bunch of YT channels. You know, overreacted. I did sleep a little better last night, so I'm hoping today will be better. I know that the only way out of all of this, is to make some pretty big changes. I'm just afraid to make them. I'm unhappy, but I'm comfortable. Not a great way to go through life.

That is understandable. We all go through burnout at some point in their life. Sometime declutter what is not important on their life anymore is a great way to feel better.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

I coping by journaling this morning.

Journaling is always good. I need to start doing that again.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

I'm coping pretty well so far today. I have a couple of goals I hope to accomplish.

Keep working on your goals. You will get there.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by raging vortex

Possible trigger:

some suicidal feelings and depression

but mostly it's my body that's not coping. if it's a part of my body that can hurt, well, it hurts

and I've urinated like 50 times in the past hour. so yeah. old body living up to it's name

I think we all feel like that at some point. Depression can make us feel like that and can cause our body to hurt. Remember you are worth the fight. You will shine again.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Deilla

I made a hair appointment for myself today. I'm up early getting dressed for it. I'm excited. This is a nice treat for myself. I haven't been to a stylist in 9 months. I feel safe now. So I'm coping by pampering myself.

Pampering yourself is always a good things to do. Good for you. Hope you enjoy your new hairstyle.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ReveuseTroublee

Struggling to keep my feet on the ground, such extreme euphoria that I feel like flying.

But I feel like this will last for some time now.

Just thankful for everything.

There is always something to be thankful for.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AgentQ9A

Not doing too well. Want to quit, but I can't abandon my pups.

And I think I'm going to take a break from here. I've gotten lots of support, so thank you, but I don't want to drag anyone else into my stuff.

Animals needs their humans. Sometime taking a break isn’t a bad thing to do. We will be here when you come back.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

No! Don't go! Please? We need you! You are NOT dragging anyone into your stuff. We have stuff, too! That's what this place is for! And I'm so grateful for it because of people like you!

P.S. Please give your pups hugs for me, ok?

I agree with everything you said.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarlet Alexis

Agent Q9A, I hope you'll continue to stay connected to this forum!! You aren't dragging folks into your stuff; you're helping others by being honest. Please stay!

Warmest regards,
Scarlet Alexis

I agree with everything that you said.

Buffy01 · Aug 10, 2021, 07:29 PM

I been feeling kind of down lately. So I been working on as many coping skills that I can just to feel better.

Deilla · Aug 10, 2021, 11:53 PM

I'm not coping very well. I'm having a panic attack. Maybe I can distract myself. I might have to take a PRN. I'm trying to calm myself.

bpforever1 · Aug 12, 2021, 06:15 AM

I am doing well but feel tired at times. So, I sleep a lot. Otherwise, I feel great!! Life could not be better.

Deilla · Aug 12, 2021, 08:19 AM

I'm feeling a little anxious this morning. I'm trying to calm myself.

Mountaindewed · Aug 13, 2021, 02:02 PM

I think I’m overall doing well. With everything I have going on in my life and with the delta variant. I think I’m overall ok. Last night was rough. I do feel like I really messed up a big opportunity by not waiting until December to contact my old job. Also I’m worried I pissed off my therapist by sending 3 crisis emails at one time, and there’s nothing I can do about it until a week from next Monday when I see her again.

But I know I’m going through a lot. Everyone is. But I’m just trying to hang on and I feel like I’m doing better then I think I am.

I see my Pdoc on Monday I’m hoping he can help me figure out my thinking and give me some reassurance. Without adjusting my meds.

Deilla · Aug 13, 2021, 10:23 PM

I've been coping by sleeping.

TunedOut · Aug 14, 2021, 05:09 AM

Took my daughter and son to dinner last night. It was not good that I likely exposed us to COVID but I also found out the my son had not eaten all day (he only had two cans of soda) and he was hungry. I am doing what I can to make sure he isn't going hungry. IMO eating properly is essential to having a good immune system. Aside from the COVID fears, it was a very enjoyable dinner at a restaurant that specializes in ramen.

Breaking Dawn · Aug 14, 2021, 06:47 AM

I've been listening to music & that helped.

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