Daily Roll Call for Psychotherapy Forum

lacey12345 · Jul 17, 2011, 02:39 AM

wepow!!!! i am doing a happy little jig for you! thank you for the good news!

lacey12345 · Jul 17, 2011, 02:42 AM

sunrise & mixed up, i am so happy to have you around on pc. my day is blessed by your presence.

nicole, be nice to that leg of yours. remember to stretch your other limbs too

lacey12345 · Jul 17, 2011, 02:47 AM

do i have to say how i feel on the daily roll call?

Jul 17, 2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lacey12345

do i have to say how i feel on the daily roll call?

No. You don't have to say anything at all. Or you can say as much as you want.

Flooded · Jul 17, 2011, 04:08 AM

I have spent a shitload of money over the past week so I'm doing quite nicely without my pdoc

skysblue · Jul 17, 2011, 05:17 AM

I've just had a major major breakthrough in self-awareness that explains A LOT of what's going on with me. Yep, my T is right. Slowly but surely, awareness comes. This new knowledge did not come while in session but it's because of the work we do in session that made it possible.

skysblue · Jul 17, 2011, 05:18 AM

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I am feeling very down and very sad.

I'm so sorry

skysblue · Jul 17, 2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mixedup_emotions

I'm in the throes of a serious depression at the moment....wondering if hospitalization may be necessary. When I think of T, I feel sick to my stomach....and I'm not sure why. Maybe because I'm just a miserable damper to be around - and I'm embarrassed by that. This too shall pass. Just wish it would pass quicker.

It will pass but sure we want it to pass quicker. One thing my T keeps reminding me is that we do have the power to tolerate not feeling good. It's tough and seems impossible but she recommends to me to just 'sit' with the feelings and notice them and honor them.

granite1 · Jul 17, 2011, 07:18 AM

going with my hubby to hang out in the middle of the woods and play in some waterfalls for the day.i love the sound of running water it keep my head from getting to full of thoughts and it is so calming.

Jul 17, 2011, 07:36 AM

I did not sleep well at all last night. In addition to insomnia, I also have sleep paralysis. Between the two of them, I am so mixed up! I either can't sleep or I can't wake up!

karebear1 · Jul 17, 2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mixedup_emotions

I'm in the throes of a serious depression at the moment....wondering if hospitalization may be necessary. When I think of T, I feel sick to my stomach....and I'm not sure why. Maybe because I'm just a miserable damper to be around - and I'm embarrassed by that. This too shall pass. Just wish it would pass quicker.

Oh MUE! I'm sorry you're feeling so bad right now. If it helps any at all- the past 2 weeks when I've gone to T I've been very sick to my stomach and the anxiety has been unbelievable! T said to me on Friday I looked sick- pale and uneasy. She was right. It took everything I had to walk into her office that day.

Don't be embarrased Mue. This is just a hard time for you. Everyone has them, some worse than others, but it's ok to feel the way you do. There is a reason for it- and you'll figure it out sooner or later. I hope it's sooner for you.

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I am feeling very down and very sad.

Why are you feeling so sad sunrise??

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going with my hubby to hang out in the middle of the woods and play in some waterfalls for the day.i love the sound of running water it keep my head from getting to full of thoughts and it is so calming.

This sounds like so much fun granite! I wish we had water falls to play in where I live! Hope you had a great time!!!

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Originally Posted by Squiggle328

I did not sleep well at all last night. In addition to insomnia, I also have sleep paralysis. Between the two of them, I am so mixed up! I either can't sleep or I can't wake up!

I hate sleep paralysis- it is so scarey to me. Can you take a nap today Squiggs?

karebear1 · Jul 17, 2011, 08:30 AM

Oops! Forgot to say how I'm doing today.....

I'm having a mixed day- and it's still so early! I feel like I have some of my anxiety coming back- and it is related to therapy, but I don't know why. T has just moved offices for the 3rd time in the 21 months I've been seeing her- it may just be that, I don't know.

On the other hand, I feel really good- like my old self..... so....... what's up with that?

roadtrip · Jul 17, 2011, 08:33 AM

I feel sad today, like a little raft slowing moving away from shore, not quite lost but floating away. It'll be better once I get up and get lost in my kids or do something.

Jul 17, 2011, 08:46 AM

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I hate sleep paralysis- it is so scarey to me. Can you take a nap today Squiggs?

Sleep paralysis is terrifying! As for taking a nap, yes I can manage that, but that is usually when the sleep paralysis happens. This makes me believe that people in a coma may be aware of their surroundings (hearing, smells) yet not be able to communicate.

I can hear the TV and I can hear the voices of my family. I 'think' I am screaming for them to come and help me, but they tell me I didn't say anything. I 'think' I am trying to throw myself onto the floor and crawl to the door to get their attention, but again, they tell me I never moved from the bed.

It really feels like you are dying and trying to scream for your family to come and "HELP!" It only happens a few times a month and normally during an afternoon nap. I wish I knew what to do to stop it!!

ladyjrnlist · Jul 17, 2011, 08:56 AM

Depressed, conflicted. But surviving.

karebear1 · Jul 17, 2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Squiggle328

Sleep paralysis is terrifying! As for taking a nap, yes I can manage that, but that is usually when the sleep paralysis happens. This makes me believe that people in a coma may be aware of their surroundings (hearing, smells) yet not be able to communicate.

I can hear the TV and I can hear the voices of my family. I 'think' I am screaming for them to come and help me, but they tell me I didn't say anything. I 'think' I am trying to throw myself onto the floor and crawl to the door to get their attention, but again, they tell me I never moved from the bed.

It really feels like you are dying and trying to scream for your family to come and "HELP!" It only happens a few times a month and normally during an afternoon nap. I wish I knew what to do to stop it!!

I've gotten to a point where I have been able to tell myself in my head that "this is just a dream, relax. Relax and you'll be able to wake up. Breathe deep, slow down, it's just a dream." When I do that,instead of panic in my head, I can finally wake myself up. But until I do that- it is terrifying!

Try thinking that stuff to yourself and see if it helps. I think you'll be surprised how it works!

rainbow8 · Jul 17, 2011, 11:29 AM

I'm missing my kids and grandchildren who were visiting me. The house is so quiet now!

I'm trying to show gratitude to my part that is willing to admit how she feels about my T vs my H. Awareness and accepting that part is the first step toward change.

Soon I'm going to get off this computer, shower, and get dressed because I need to go shopping!!

I'm grateful for PC and all the people in my life who care about me.

My throat is better but my stomach is upset today. I'm grateful to be alive!

Hey, I'm starting a gratefulness minithread, but it has to do with therapy.

I'm grateful for my T!!!!

I'm grateful for my H and I will try to show him some appreciation today.

Jul 17, 2011, 01:46 PM

okay with life right now. fifteen hours at work yesterday and need to do yardwork today. i actually like gardening just hate going outside initially. weird huh??? well, that is because i am weird.

skysblue · Jul 17, 2011, 02:02 PM

WePow? dontcha wanna check in?

skysblue · Jul 17, 2011, 03:35 PM

Taking a break from mental health issues to watch the exciting women's world cup soccer. They're in overtime now. Suspenseful

SoupDragon · Jul 17, 2011, 03:47 PM

Processing stuff from my therapy workshop weekend. Starting to wonder about my next 1-1 session and my response to "And what do you bring today?" - will it be silence as always?

Jul 17, 2011, 04:06 PM

Church this morning. Shopping for school stuff this afternoon. All of this with my 5 year old granddaughter who never stops talking or singing!! We were at one store and a "Crayon Character" came walking around the corner. Scared the snozzy out of my granddaughter!!

He was handing out crayons/markers to all the kids in the store.

Now I am waiting for her to get worn out from singing to herself back in my bedroom. When I hear the silence, I will go in there and lie with her and take a nap myself. She wears me out!

kaliope · Jul 17, 2011, 04:50 PM

I was so excited to find this thread. Thanks bunches Squiggle.

Having a daily check in lets me feel connected. Looks like its a hit.

as usual on the weekend, i lack motivation to do anything. i pulled out my paint materials yesterday, have a pic in mind, and spent a hundred dollars at Michaels to buy the rest of the supplies I need to paint (did i really need them? probably not - just antoher excuse to put off painting) but I just dont feel like making the mess to paint. did do my dishes that built up over the week (i live alone and eat out of boxes so it isnt that much, mostly silverware) and cleaned my bathroom floor and toilet.

otherwise i have just been setting here reading threads which brought me to this one which i am so happy about.

and congrats wepow. keep up the good work!

Indie'sOK · Jul 17, 2011, 05:53 PM

I know it sounds cliche, especially for my age, but I really hate myself right now. The way I look, my attitude, everything. My only redeeming quality is my writing and my art.

It IS cliche, but just because every other 16 year old feels this way, why should that make my feelings any less significant?

I need T...I miss her.

kaliope · Jul 17, 2011, 06:38 PM

Indie
Congrats on being SI free. Keep up the good work! I know it can be hard.

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