How are you coping today? #4

Mountaindewed · Oct 25, 2021 at 06:05 PM

Well my mom and I have decided to cancel the dentist appointment and find a less expensive one that will hopefully take my insurance. I liked this one a lot but honestly $300 for a cleaning and X-rays is ridiculous. So that takes some pressure off me. I need to do therapy every week at this point and I guess I can get on some kind of payment plan for my medical bills. People are going to have to be happy with $25 gift cards though for Christmas.

Mountaindewed · Oct 26, 2021 at 03:10 PM

I got 4 loads of laundry done today but I didn’t actually do anything again. It’s kinda depressing me that I don’t do anything with my life and I can’t find a job until after the holidays. I’m really nervous about our Thanksgiving trip. Its really stressing me out. Plus I don’t want to be at the hotel babysitting my nephews all day on Friday while my brother in law and sister are out having fun. That just doesn’t seem fair.

My mom wants this to be a permanent trip each year but my line of work is retail and most retail jobs require you to work Black Friday or they will literally fire you. I’m not sure how she thinks going out of state will be possible each year?

cinnamonsun · Oct 26, 2021 at 03:44 PM

Struggling today. With irritability and frustration. Have a headache. Feeling tired. I had started the day with thoughts of gratitude and tried to set it up to be a good day. Just dealing with a lot of stupid beyond my control frustrations. For instance, my computer is being a pain and not functioning right. I've had it assessed by professionals, and it's just old and there's not much that can be done. Some days it works better than others. But on days it doesn't work right, I have a hard time handling the frustration of dealing with it. And dealing with all the annoyances and frustrations and stress gives me a headache.

Deilla · Oct 26, 2021 at 03:47 PM

I'm coping with one problem at a time. I took a bunch of Klonopin this morning cause I was stressed. So I've been pretty chill. But it's time for more Klonopin now.

cinnamonsun · Oct 26, 2021 at 07:07 PM

Dealing with the ridiculous level of noise my family makes. The dogs barking not stop and all their noise is driving me insane. I cannot handle constant noise!

Despite having a headache I have my earbuds in at the max volume JUST so I don't have to hear the damn barking and noise. No one ever cares about how all this affects me. No one ever cares that I need peace and quiet.

Breaking Dawn · Oct 27, 2021 at 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cinnamonsun

I returned to the hobby I left. But in a clever way so none of the people who hurt me in the past will be able to recognize me. So far, no one has. I feel proud of my creativity. This hobby really, really helps me cope. It gives me a distraction when my mental health is tormenting me. Let's me connect with others and have a creative outlet. I can do things differently this time. I'm moving on.

Reconnecting with things from my past is producing a happy feeling. Tonight is much better than last night.

Oh, my goodness, I so do relate! I hope it's ok to say God bless you.

cinnamonsun · Oct 27, 2021 at 10:15 AM

Today is a good day! I treasure days like this because I'm miserable most of the time. But today is good. Before going to bed last night I made a to-do list and this morning did 3 out of 6 already, makes me feel accomplished. I rearranged some of my writing/creativity space to be less cluttered and better optimize lighting. I moved posters around, cleared space for new ones I will purchase soon. I'm looking forward to getting some new stuff to look at. I have read that changing your environment is a good way to improve your mental health. What inspires my creativity is in my writing space, the rest will go elsewhere.

For years I was writing on my bed. Therapists told me this is a bad habit. I finally have a desk and workspace and it's awesome.

I am thankful for this.

Buffy01 · Oct 27, 2021 at 12:12 PM

I been listening to music that make me dance just to try to feel better today.

Mountaindewed · Oct 27, 2021 at 03:15 PM

I went to therapy and did ok. We made progress with my anxiety about thanksgiving but then I got a group FB message regarding thanksgiving and now everything is different and I freaked out and I decided to go but to stay at the hotel for the night and my mom is fine with that since things are all upside down now. I didn’t do any chores or go out besides therapy. But my anxiety for the most part and moods were in check all day. I didn’t have any freak outs in real life or online. I wasn’t productive in the house and I didn’t drink enough fluids but I ate enough calorie wise. The quality could have been a bit better but I’ve cut way back on my soda intake which is good. Although I should be drinking more water. I didn’t have any juice or Gatorade today either. I haven’t bought anything online in awhile. My stomach hurts a bit and I’m not sure why. I didn’t do any lifting. It feels like surgery pain although I shouldn’t still be having any.

Discombobulated · Oct 27, 2021 at 04:50 PM

I'm doing well, I posted on here about something troubling me and the replies I got made me feel better about it.

Deilla · Oct 27, 2021 at 04:54 PM

I'm not coping well. I've been in bed most of the day. I'm up now cause I have therapy in a few minutes, but I prefer to be sleeping instead.

cinnamonsun · Oct 27, 2021 at 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I went to therapy and did ok. We made progress with my anxiety about thanksgiving but then I got a group FB message regarding thanksgiving and now everything is different and I freaked out and I decided to go but to stay at the hotel for the night and my mom is fine with that since things are all upside down now. I didn’t do any chores or go out besides therapy. But my anxiety for the most part and moods were in check all day. I didn’t have any freak outs in real life or online. I wasn’t productive in the house and I didn’t drink enough fluids but I ate enough calorie wise. The quality could have been a bit better but I’ve cut way back on my soda intake which is good. Although I should be drinking more water. I didn’t have any juice or Gatorade today either. I haven’t bought anything online in awhile. My stomach hurts a bit and I’m not sure why. I didn’t do any lifting. It feels like surgery pain although I shouldn’t still be having any.

I used to be a soda addict. Like. In a really bad way. Now I only drink it occasionally. I swear it has addictive qualities. There's something about it. I've replaced soda with hot tea. Though there is a need to be mindful about this too. It's healthier.

It sounds like you did your best today and you should be proud of how well you managed it all.

I hope that pain gets better.

cinnamonsun · Oct 27, 2021 at 10:29 PM

I took back my creative project. And am doing it in that creative community again. So far, there has been no drama. Not toxicity. No one has been rude to me. I've been making friends. It's a whole different and new experience. I used to be incredibly well-liked and popular and revered. They called me "Famous" on there. When I was gone for 3 weeks, that isn't what I missed. I missed doing my creativity because it feels like home to me. I missed doing what I love. Getting 20-30 likes isn't so important. My happiness is the fact I am doing something that brings me so much joy and passion. And since I am back to doing what I love the most, I am literally so much happier. Like this whole weight was lifted off me. Everything feels okay again.

cinnamonsun · Oct 28, 2021 at 04:40 PM

I'm at high levels of stress and frustration because of my computer. I literally don't know what to do. Because it's been assessed and they said it's old. And they did what they could. And it's SO slow sometimes, lags so much, freezes, programs crash. And it's hard to handle when I'm trying to do things. I'm waiting on a large amount of money so I can buy a new one but there is no telling when it will show up. I feel like I'm going insane and losing my mind dealing with how infuriating and frustrating this computer is. I literally am nearly crying sometimes because of my frustration levels. I just want it to work correctly.

How on earth do you cope with having a computer like this?! When there is nothing you can do except getting a new one. And you can't.

bpforever1 · Oct 29, 2021 at 04:41 PM

I'm dizzy and feel unwell. The room is slowly spinning while I am sitting. Stress is the cause, I believe. I never had this problem before. I've been keeping rather busy without many breaks. I am not used to being so busy and productive. I'm usually a sloth and do everything at a snail's pace. Now, my head is spinning slowly. I should be happy that I'm productive. I need to work out. I have not been exercising lately since I don't go out. I will exercise today and see how I feel. I hope my heart does not pop. I hope to feel better soon despite all of this. I think the stress is getting to me. Oh well, such is life.

Deilla · Oct 29, 2021 at 04:50 PM

@bpforever1, I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I hope the stress eases up and you can relax. Relaxation is important too. Please take care.

Deilla · Oct 29, 2021 at 04:53 PM

I haven't felt well today but I managed to take care of some important chores. I did a little bit then took a nap. In total, I had 3 naps today. That's how I coped.

Breaking Dawn · Oct 29, 2021 at 04:59 PM

I've been doing ok today.

cinnamonsun · Oct 29, 2021 at 10:17 PM

Really sad and crying. Very discouraged.

Deilla · Oct 30, 2021 at 03:18 AM

I'm coping by starting my morning routine early rather than waiting for me to feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

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Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Oct 26, 2021 at 03:47 PM #824 I'm coping with one problem at a time. I took a bunch of Klonopin this morning cause I was stressed. So I've been pretty chill. But it's time for more Klonopin now. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,684 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Oct 27, 2021 at 04:50 PM #830 I'm doing well, I posted on here about something troubling me and the replies I got made me feel better about it.

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Oct 27, 2021 at 04:54 PM #831 I'm not coping well. I've been in bed most of the day. I'm up now cause I have therapy in a few minutes, but I prefer to be sleeping instead. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Oct 29, 2021 at 04:50 PM #836 @bpforever1, I'm sorry you're not feeling well. I hope the stress eases up and you can relax. Relaxation is important too. Please take care. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Oct 29, 2021 at 04:53 PM #837 I haven't felt well today but I managed to take care of some important chores. I did a little bit then took a nap. In total, I had 3 naps today. That's how I coped. __________________ ‘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	Oct 29, 2021 at 04:59 PM #838 I've been doing ok today. __________________ "Every moment is a fresh beginning." (T. S. Eliot) "Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines."(Robert H. Schiuller) * * * * * *

cinnamonsun Member Member Since Mar 2021 Location: NY Posts: 236 3 144 hugs given	Oct 29, 2021 at 10:17 PM #839 Really sad and crying. Very discouraged.

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Oct 30, 2021 at 03:18 AM #840 I'm coping by starting my morning routine early rather than waiting for me to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’