How are you coping today? #7

I got going earlier in the morning than yesterday so I won’t have to rush & I set an alarm on my phone for one of my time sensitive tasks that I was late for yesterday.

I’m still not feeling quite right in myself, but I’m keeping busy and doing things with my family today. That was good.

I’m

I'm coping by journaling.

I am having a really difficult afternoon
God is punishing me once again

Me too

I’ve been writing a lot of unsent letters lately which :love is helping me process my emotions and feelings and anger

Sounds like a good idea

I don’t know yet.

my emotions are all over the place with my other sister

I did well. I drove to a place I’ve never been and I talked to strangers, and relatives.

The enemy of God and man is called the accuser. One of his favorite tactics is to remind us of our past shortcomings. Yes, there are consequences of our actions but, thanks be to our Father, we are truly forgiven. Faith in that promise sets of free and helps us have hope for the future. I have suffered from depression during periods of my life but by focusing on the goodness of our Father and His Son, I am becoming a much more productive and positive force. I am saying this as a person whose depression was once so bad that my self harm landed me in intensive care and a hospital stay of 20 or 21 days (memory not perfect ). Through God, we can overcome.

I keep yelling at my nephew who keeps bothering me. Which is causing me to feel bad because of how his older sister my niece to yell at me.

coping well despite adjusting to thyroid medication. I notice after I take my meds I am so tired. couldn't sleep last night. caught like 3-4 hours sleep. Got up had coffee, went for a drive, and then took my medication and ended up taking a 3 hour nap. I take sleep where I can get it.

I’m playing my games compulsively again.

I been forcing myself to do normal activities :hug during the anniversary of my dad passing

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Did my cleaning this morning. I would have felt much better if my back wasn't so sore. In the beginning stage of cleaning, I threw my back out. It happened when I coughed.

Backs are so sensitive . I’m sorry that happened

Have to sleep for three more hours before going to work. Not sure I even can.

I’m going to bed early.

I coped all day long by deciding to put things behind me and move past my barriers I have put on this and that which mean that I am only limiting myself. And I have also stopped being so wishy washy all of a sudden.

I was actually impressed with myself today having to make big decisions about dealing with Hurricane Idalia. I made a point to talk to as many people I knew in the area as possible to make a informed decision about whether to evacuate or not. This worked very well.

Last year I was in an anxiety bubble about it and made all my choices myself. It ended up being a singular stressful experience driving north finding a hotel near Gainsville for hurricane Ian.

I like that I am willing to reach out to others a lot more now. Easing back into socializing again after a few years of straight episodes.

Pushing outside of the comfort zone can lead to more comfort. Huh! I am cozy tonight in my own space.

I think I've hit the low and am beginning to bounce back.

Working on my anger management workbook