Looking for accountability partners to motivate to get things done while depressed #3

(((((Deilla)))))
Hope you feel better soon. Hugs and much love.

My goals for Tuesday:

1) brush teeth - a)in the morning - yes b)after lunch - yes c)after dinner -
2a)make bed - yes
2b)make tea - yes
3 )take shower -
4a)clean bedroom - yes
4b)clean the kitchen counter -

4c)mop the bedroom floor -

5) wash hankerchief and others -
6a) give food to the stray cats - yes
6b) brush/bathe Blacky -
7) decide what to cook for today - yes
8) do the dishes -
9) clean the litter box - NOT NEEDED
10)exercise - a) walk indoors: 20min + 20min -
b) sit-ups - 20 - NO
11a)read story book - 11b) study the world Atlas -
12)watch news on tv/read news online -

Overall: Eat healthy... Try to take one day at a time... And just try to make it through the day... Be patient and wait....Be hopeful and look forward to a happy future

I cleaned the litter box, washed dishes and put groceries away. I also spent time taking care of my cats. They are starting to get along better. Tomorrow I will take out the trash and clean litter boxes.

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I didn’t get much done today but had a nice, relaxing day overall. I played out in the sun with my dog and took my mom to a movie to get her out of the house. I’ll have to doubletime it tomorrow. My daughter is coming home for the summer next Tuesday and I need to do a few things to get ready for her.

Plans for Wednesday:

1. Bible study
2. Clean house
3. Workout
4. Pick up medicine
5. Cook dinner
6. Continue on workbook.

Warm wishes to all.

My goals for Wednesday:

1) brush teeth - a)in the morning - yes b)after lunch - c)after dinner -
2a)make bed - yes
2b)make tea - yes
3 )take shower -
4a)clean bedroom -
4b)clean the kitchen counter -
4c)swipe the bedroom floor -
5)wash hankerchief and others -
6a)give food to the stray cats -
6b) brush/bathe Blacky -
7) decide what to cook for today - yes
8) do the dishes -
9) clean the litter box - NOT NEEDED
10)exercise - a) walk indoors: 20min + 20min -
b) sit-ups - 20 -
11a)read story book - 11b) study the World Atlas -
12)watch news on tv/read news online -
13)go out to the tailor's and the grocer's.

Overall: Eat healthy... Try to take one day at a time... And just try to make it through the day... Be patient and wait....Be hopeful for a happy future.

Oh, I am happy on your behalf that you found something that works for you!

Thanks! No, I am not a perfectionist. When I chose my values in my teen-age years, perfectionism was not on my value list.

I have a Christian holistic approach (whole person approach physical and spiritual) to what it is to be human... I think that I, as a Christian, am to take care of my body (nutrition, physical activities and relaxation exercises). That is a way to honor God because of the body he gave me, to take care of the gift so to speak.

I have to live with the Psychological / Emotional wounds and scars life has given me. To me the structure of the day is a way to keep focus on other things than my problems as it, at the same time, is a way to honor God. Show him that I will use all available tools to stay as psychological healthy as possible to thank him for the life he has given me.

When I plan for the days, I look to my symptoms first and foremost. How much energy do I have to my disposition - will it be OK to do two tasks in a row or will that be too much for me? Have I set apart enough time to rest or to amuse myself? Sometimes I plan too strict and fail; if so I have to learn from that and try to make a more realistic plan next time.

I think that God is Love and that he is satisfied by my trying. He doesn't expect successes every day, only my trying. Only God is perfect (the way I see it). Even on the days when I am not able to do anything I am loved. We all are (the way I see it)!

My Christian holistic view includes, worship and prayers , of course, - try to keep the contact upwards ...

I am only trying ...

(((((((Jennifer)))))))

PS. I will PM you.

I have not felt well enough to follow my program (so there is nothing to evaluate).

I have written a speech to say in the Family / Relative gathering next weekend. I look forward to be at the gathering, but I am low in energy, so I think the best I can do is to try to rest as much as possible before the gathering.

Best wishes to all!

Today I got my shower and took out the trash. I was very tired all day and slept a lot. So I'm happy that I accomplished those two things. Plus they are hard for me to do. I treated myself to breakfast from iHop (delivery). I want to feel good this evening and not bad that I didn't do more. I'm going to try to play my game with my sister now.

Beautifully said.

I was unmotivated y'day to do most of the things on my to-do list. Also had panic attacks during the afternoon.

My goals for Thursday:

1) brush teeth - a)in the morning - yes b)after lunch - c)after dinner -
2a)make bed - yes
2b)make tea - yes
3 )take shower -
4a)clean bedroom -
4b)clean the kitchen counter -
5)wash hankerchief and others -
6a)give food to the stray cats -
6b) brush/bathe Blacky -
7) decide what to cook for today - yes
8) do the dishes -
9) clean the litter box - NOT NEEDED
10)exercise - a) walk indoors: 20min + 20min -
b) sit-ups - 20 -
11a)read story book - 11b) study the World Atlas -
12)watch news on tv/read news online -
13)go out to the tailor's

Overall: Eat healthy... Try to take one day at a time... And just try to make it through the day... Be patient and wait....Be hopeful for a happy future.

Thank you!

Due to a confluence of circumstances, I am evolving to another level of understanding and therefore better managing my depression and anxiety. As a result, the majority of what I’ve achieved over the past several days is inner work. I did go to bible study and care for my pets and my family. I am grateful for this opportunity to move forward. I will start planning again tomorrow.

Warm wishes to all.

Something sad has happened! My body is very sensitive to changes. That means that changes (good or bad) might set me more or less out of function.

Because of that, I usually make a plan for what to do to keep my mood stable after expected variations not belonging to my ordinary life. I forgot to do that after last week's family gathering.

It has only been a few days since the gathering, but I have forgotten about time and about regular meals. Sad, but so it is ... (My head is full of thoughts running around).

Among my tools I have a crisis plan. I will start to use that from this moment!

May you all be well!

I hope you feel better soon. I am in awe of your bag of tools. I frequently learn from you. Sending supportive and healing vibes.

I am sick with fever, headache, nausea and very low energy. I will come back to this thread once I am better.

Thank you so much for support!

You know when you are in therapy, specifies the problems and the talking doesn't help, one has to sit down and find a way to help oneself. So I did many years ago. That doesn't mean that the talking-therapy wasn't helpful, only that the therapist did not have tools for the most fragile parts of me. I am still grateful for the therapists emotional support at that time.

It took a long time with trying and failing. I think that many people give up when they don't get exactly the help they want. I started instead to look for when (it happens) and what to do about it.

That's why I have some notes about what to do in situations that usually triggers this fragile inside of me.

This time I forgot to prepare for the days after a happy event.

In my notes I have written not only what to do, but the notes are also full of supportive and affirmative words (from my better self to the part of myself that doesn't cope so well).

Thanks again for your kind words!

I hope you feel better soon. Sending healing vibes.

My daughter is coming home Tuesday for the summer so I will be getting ready for her over the next several days.

Plans for today:

1. Pick up medicine
2. Review The Emotionally Sensitive Person
3. Affirmations/Vision Board/Meditation
4. Walk the dog at the park
5. Partially clean house
6. Grocery shop

Warm wishes to all.

I washed one load of laundry then sifted through all of my other clothes which I will wash tomorrow. I am feeling better. I lost another pound. I am going to remain on a diet for awhile. I walked last night and the day before. I am beginning to see reality as it is. Before, I was psychotic and could not differentiate my imagination from reality. I feel ok overall. I am still interested in becoming a real estate agent. I don't know if it is a good decision but don't have any really saleable skill for now. I will do what I can to survive.

I have to do some "things" in my home before I leave for the family gathering.

This time my plans when I come home afterward are:

- Relax for 45 minutes
- Hang up cloths and other "things"
- Food
- Read through my plan for how to take care of myself, now, when I stand at the border of staying focused or fall deeper into depression.
- Write a list to follow for the rest of the day.

I wish you all well!

I have been busy with cats and litter boxes. This morning I changed the sheets on my bed and did light housework. I have to take the trash out this afternoon and then I'll relax. Hope everyone is doing well!

I took the trash out and did a load of laundry. I am wiped out. Tomorrow more litter boxes. It's time to change out the auto one. That might be the only thing I do. I want a day of rest.