How are you coping today? #6

I'm so sorry, rv! It's just too much these days, isn't it? I'm sending you tons of deeply heartfelt wishes. Hugs & love to you!

Today, I am achy and tired. I'm like this now when I don't get enough sleep. Plus, arthritis pain is messing with my head, bumming me out.

I am craving warmth and sunshine.

I didn't sleep too well and I was crabby and anxious as a result. I had to get some stuff done today including getting blood work done. The blood work didn't go that great. I wish changing your name legally wasn't such a hassle. I've been in the process for awhile. Anyways I came home and I used my new weighted vest and it for sure makes a difference in my anxiety and overall moods. Now I just feel super exhausted. I'm not stressing or thinking much at all about the blood work. In the past when I've worried its turned out to be nothing but when I haven't worried theres been an issue. But I honestly am just so tired I can't focus on much of anything.

I slept badly again. So I was a bit crabby and lethargic today. I got my chores done and stayed on track with all my meds. I ate an entire block of cheese at 10AM which may not have been the best idea but carb and protein wise it was actually pretty good and I've been pretty full all day and I've stayed on track with my diet. I've really been needing my weighted things a lot lately. My weighted blankets and my weighted vest. They do help a lot at keeping away my negative thoughts and I'm not constantly using them either.

I been planning a selfcare and doing my nails.

I've read some uplifting quotes. I baked some cookies for myself. And I played some games here.

Did some volunteer work and spent some time outside.

Today was MUCH better, because we got the sunshine and warmth we've been waiting for. I was able to get out in the yard and help husband with a few Spring cleanup chores.

It felt great. My mood has improved enormously.

I can relate, MG! I'm glad you had such a nice day!

I bet those cookies were delicious!

I’m okay, numerous weird things happening at work, trying not to worry as I can’t influence it.

I started watching a movie a friend recommended tonight and that was good, and watched the end of a natural world doc on tv which was good too.

Trying to hold it together.
Anxious thoughts overwhelm me.
I just want to sleep.

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I've been trying today. I haven't done terribly. but I'm down a .5 valium for a few days which is a big deal for me. Also my mom has been snapping at me about literally everything for a couple days and its really starting to wear me down. I really don't get what she is so upset about. Its almost like she is having health or money issues or something that shes not telling me about. I've tried asking her what's been going on and she just throws it back in my face again. Its honestly just very confusing.

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated I’m okay, numerous weird things happening at work, trying not to worry as I can’t influence it. I started watching a movie a friend recommended tonight and that was good, and watched the end of a natural world doc on tv which was good too.

I spent years with weird things happening at work but I kept on doing the best I could. Somehow I stayed for a long time.

I'm tired but handling things ok today. My mom accidently just broke my $7 Target mirror. She said she'd buy me a new one and I didn't get upset or anything. Its just the whole bad luck thing. I don't totally believe in that stuff but I am anxious about the mirror breaking at this particular time in my life.

I used grounding exercises today. I've been traumatized.

I did good today with handling my irritation and anxiety for the most part. These latest current events hit home the hardest for me though. So its something to watch. I got out to a few stores without an issue. I currently feel like I'm going to puke my guts out I'm guessing from my thing this afternoon, so I took half a zofran. But I may take the other half as well since this really sucks right now.

Today's been a challenge. I'm struggling to remain patient and kind.

That's all I'll say, for now.

I'm stressed. So I'm coping by posting and journaling. I'll do some reading too. I'm just trying to relax.

I have not blown my steam on anyone and so I am good to go. Need to drink no coffee and eat breakfast every day. I bought some books at a used bookstore. This should be a new hobby.

I’m coping okay so far, but I’ve only been up & awake for an hour.

Just waiting for it to pass as usual...

Work has me stressed. I'm coping by drinking more iced coffee and posting on here. I will try to journal too.

I been watching a lot of self-help video like Teal Swan and Lisa A. Romano videos. I been using apps to help me journal as well as managed my emotions and practicing gratitude.

It possible that you might be with someone that you know. It always hard to start over with a new therapist.