How are you coping today? #6

Breaking Dawn · Jul 17, 2022, 12:34 PM

I am coping better today. I had a good breakfast this morning, watched some tv, & I've been reading & posting here. I hope I have more energy soon so I can get some things done, & maybe feel less sad.

Jul 17, 2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MuseumGhost

I am feeling really down and a bit anxious over my latest medical diagnosis (GP confirmed I have arthritis in my knees). This is horrifying to me. I already have so much to overcome---I've made a lot of progress, depression-wise---but this is a wrench thrown right in the middle of everything. I don't know what I have to look forward to, now.

I'm not usually so free in sharing my medical situations. But I am finding that if I do not talk about it, and give the feelings words, I feel far worse about it all.

((((((((***deep sigh***))))))))

Jul 17, 2022, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I'm going to be honest with my pdoc tommorow and tell him how badly my concentration is. I can't watch TV. I can't read. All I can do is stare at my phone and post on here. I am going to be assertive and say I don't want anything that will make me gain weight. But I don't want a stimulant either thats addictive. I was going to have my mom in on the call with me because she knows how bad it is too. I'm thinking maybe concerta is what I need. But this is really driving me crazy.

Edit: I do feel better now after eating some low cal ice cream. I know my eating habits arent the greatest and I'm not eating a lot of nutrious foods. But I'm working on my eating stuff in therapy with a therapist who actually knows this stuff.

Overall besides not doing anything today I didn't cope all that badly. Hopefully tommorow I can get out for breakfast and then my pdoc can help me out in the afternoon.

Glad you're feeling a bit better. I hope you have a good pdoc appt tomorrow, MD. You got this!

Jul 17, 2022, 08:14 PM

I'm doing okay. I've been having headaches for the past 2 days straight. I've been taking ibuprofen, but after about 4-6 hours, I need more. It might be tension, since when I massage my scalp, neck and face, I feel better. I had a pretty good weekend with my boyfriend though.

This week, I'm going to finish at least one more peer specialist class before the break. I'm also going to look for a job, since I'm probably not going to school at this time. I feel weird saying that. It's going to be hard to contact them and withdraw. I feel disappointed. But it's probably the best decision for me at this time.

Mountaindewed · Jul 18, 2022, 04:04 PM

I was honest with my pdoc. It didn't quite work out for me. 2.5 years ago I'd be all upset that I got yelled at. Now I have tougher skin and wallowed for an hour and am now just brushing it off. I still had anxiety most of the day and I managed a trip to Target but I had a lot of anxiety but I got what I needed and at least I got out of the house which I always count as a win when I can make it into a store.

Breaking Dawn · Jul 19, 2022, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountaindewed

I was honest with my pdoc. It didn't quite work out for me. 2.5 years ago I'd be all upset that I got yelled at. Now I have tougher skin and wallowed for an hour and am now just brushing it off. I still had anxiety most of the day and I managed a trip to Target but I had a lot of anxiety but I got what I needed and at least I got out of the house which I always count as a win when I can make it into a store.

Wow, good for you! That's better than I can do so much of the time.

Mountaindewed · Jul 19, 2022, 03:42 PM

I didn't do too badly today. Last night I found out my level is pretty high. Which is why I've been so angry and irritated. I knew I didn't just get pissed off all of a sudden for no reason. I figured my blood work was probably pretty off. I'm waiting to hear back from the specialist I see who does this stuff on what to do. I made it out of the house again to lunch and I wasn't as paranoid or very anxious. I am off physically still. Mainly just tired at the moment. Still more stuff my medical doctor can tell me what to do about. I have my second therapy appointment in the morning and I hope it goes well.

Discombobulated · Jul 20, 2022, 07:05 AM

I’m doing as okay as possible, I’ve had a lot to deal with and more responsibility to take, I’ve been stressed and worried about this but I’m coping okay with it. I’m sure giving myself a lot of leeway and understanding is the reason I’m keeping as calm as possible.

downandlonely · Jul 20, 2022, 07:19 AM

Woke up around 3 am and the day hasn't really started yet. But I hope it goes ok.

Nammu · Jul 20, 2022, 11:12 AM

My sleep is rocky and messed up, so and I. Not coping well with little and inconsistent sleep.

FloatThruThis · Jul 20, 2022, 04:06 PM

I am not coping as well as I could today. I let my annoyance get the better of me this afternoon at work. Oh well, everyone has their limit!

Discombobulated · Jul 21, 2022, 10:26 AM

I’m coping okay, I had a great meet up with a relative and talked a lot of important things through with her, also spent time with her gorgeous puppy which was the best therapy ever.

Breaking Dawn · Jul 23, 2022, 07:51 AM

I feel a tiny bit stronger, so far today. I'm hoping & wishing that I can do better today.

Mountaindewed · Jul 23, 2022, 01:10 PM

I'm coping well but I'm not drinking enough water and I'm showing all the classic signs of dehydration so I'm trying to drink water when I really just want to lie down for the rest of the day.

Buffy01 · Jul 26, 2022, 09:30 PM

I have been in tears yesterday when I started feeling really down all before my brother called me and chewed me out for things that were beyond my control before my sister came home and chewed me out again. I was so hurt yesterday even though I pop in some movies to try to help me feel better.

Discombobulated · Jul 27, 2022, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

I feel a tiny bit stronger, so far today. I'm hoping & wishing that I can do better today.

How are you doing today? Hope you’re feeling okay Dawn.

Jul 27, 2022, 04:34 AM

the usual depression and emptyness.

nothing planned.

Mountaindewed · Jul 27, 2022, 04:53 PM

I did stuff but I don't think I tried my best. The doctors appointment was just useless. It wasn't anything she couldn't tell me over the phone. I had therapy but I didn't try. My food sensitvy test came back and as I suspected the foods that are making me sick I am senstive to. I really like these things but its just not worth getting into so much pain over them. I didn't eat much even though I told my therapist I would. I just do not have the energy. Its almost like I am getting physically sick or something. My anxiety is still down but I just feel drained physically once again.

Breaking Dawn · Jul 27, 2022, 06:14 PM

I am not doing great. But there are up moments.

Buffy01 · Jul 27, 2022, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CANDC

@Buffy01 sorry you are feeling down.

I find this very comforting

All the best to you,

@CANDC

Thank you for the link.

Discombobulated · Jul 28, 2022, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Breaking Dawn

I am not doing great. But there are up moments.

Hoping that the up moments will become more and more, sorry to read you’ve been struggling, hope you’ll feel able to rejoin us on the games threads soon.

Jul 28, 2022, 12:47 PM

I'm coping okay.
I volunteered today. I have mixed feelings about the place a volunteer at. There's things I like, things I don't. Today I felt a bit more anxious there than normal and the social dynamic with my colleagues didn't help. I felt a bit caught off guard today, and i need to be compassionate with myself. But the person training me is also quite supportive. I may be able to get a job there eventually.

I'm just relaxing after lunch now. I ate pretty unhealthy. It was good, but now I'm feeling it. I need an apple and ginger tea now.

Mountaindewed · 05:50 PM

I think along with nuts I need to cut out straight up cheese. Cheese in stuff is ok but I had mostly cheese to eat today and I feel really sick right now and cheese is one of the things I'm moderatly sensitive to according to my test. I think the reason I may go through phases with food is because I'm sensitive to so many things I just get into habits with certain things until I can't do that food/group anymore. Then I move on.

Of course cola would be ok on my stomach according to the test. I can chug a good 4 cans a day without feeling sick.

Besides the eating stuff I did ok overall today.

Discombobulated · Jul 29, 2022, 03:28 PM

I had a good day and I had energy to clean the house this evening- then I realised I’d had 3 coffees which was unusual for me - oops, oh well at least I got the cleaning done.

Nammu · Jul 29, 2022, 03:35 PM

I’m having a good day too. Went to aqua fitness then took mum to get her hair cut and ran errands. Now just chilling and watching the old Hawaii 5 O.

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