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I still want to smell those flowers but probably they don't have any. Anyway I shouldn't wear flip flops on the grass, worried about Lyme ticks.

Ticks are supposed to be bad this year. You are right to worry. Just chech yourself really good. You deserve to smell those flowers!

Bought a fidget cube. Guess ill put both the fidget spinner and that in my self care box.

Haha, I don't think they'll let me, and I'm not sure but these look like large bushes rather than trees. So they might be the kind that have no fragrance. Smoke breaks are anxiety triggers for me anyway without drawing more attention to myself. I really hope I'm not attracting ticks just being on the patio. The rain might be washing some up on the patio.

Took this pic of me today. All the dandelions in my yard (millions) have turned to these.

You look very cute. I have always loved seeing dandelions in large fields when I was younger and walked everywhere.

Im looking for some good ideas for my self care box. Something unique. I dont mind spending money for it.

So far i got polaroids i took of things i love, stress relieving tea, a mini journal, and the fidget stuff is on the way.

Any ideas?

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Do you like aromatherapy, newtus?
I might recommend putting some nice essential oils in there or maybe some dried sage or something

SO glad you're still doing this. How about a stuffed animal to snuggle with?

Yes! I burn incense. Ill buy some essential oils. Thank you!!!

Yes i love that idea. I already got one in mind that my dad gave me.

Looks like im gonna need a bigger box!

It's so hot here 31 degrees but in Mexico will be 35 degrees. I feel like I have heat stroke I feel high.

Anyways off to Mexico..

I can't see far it's blurry

Maybe I need my olanzapine I'll take that in 40 minutes when I leave the psych ward..

Today wasnt that good. At all. But i got some online shopping done. Not finished. But i got bills to pay all into next week.

I dont have everything i want for my self care box and i really need it right now. Or maybe im just being a baby and i need to suck it up.

Anyone else feeling low today?

Im not taking my meds. But let me tell you why. Ive been doing well for 3 years. I dont believe im sick.

there is only so much sucking up one can do. Your feelings (whatever they are) are valid.

This never ends well Newtus. Be careful I hope it works this time.

Honestly, i hope it does too.

But honestly my peer support specialist said i cant stay off the meds long enough because i cant handle being screwed up.

???

I was intelligent before i got on meds? Was i ever screwed up?

How about a chocolate bar? Or better, some Hersheys kisses?

My mom got me some coffee beans to stay awake on the flight and I got myself an energy drink.

I saw the pictures on Facebook and it looks beautiful. My aunt and uncle are coming too it's basically a family reunion.

I feel better now after having a smoke I only had two today with the nicotine patch. They gave me 7 nicotine patches to last.

At the airport.. My mom wants me to buy two bottles of duty free wine and her too but idk if they're just for her..

Good to be away from the psych hospital that place was frying my brain..

I feel the same. I didn't take mine today. Maybe I'm not sick I was just distracted.

At school! Have been so busy lately. One good thing about that is I have no problem falling asleep. I'm exhausted by the end of the day. My doctor said she could tell I'm losing more weight. That's at least 50lbs this past year lost. Still got a ways to go but I'm motivated. Should come off quicker now that I'm off Depakote.

Hope everyone is doing well! I want to go back to sleep. Thank God I can sleep in on Sunday. I need it. lol

Good morning. Hope everyone is having a good day. My day is decent so far. Watching "Deadly Women" lol. Dr pol isn't on anymore .
I have nothing planned for the day. Oh I have laundry to do. That'll be fun :/.
Anyway I hope you all have a great day.
Newtus and cogladaid I hope you are feeling well.

I agree with the aromatherapy suggestion. Bath and Body Works has some great stuff. I especially love their stress relieving Eucalyptus Mint lotion. You can get good stuff cheaper too from the dollar store. They have wax melts if you have a wax melter those are great.

Let me think. I need to put mine together again. What about a deck of playing cards. Solitaire is fun. I know you can play it online or on your phone but I like actually touching the cards.

Put a favorite relaxation cd in

a favorite movie.

In mine I would have a picture of my mom, my favorite movie based on the musical; RENT. Some really good smelling lotion. A stress ball, my tangle toy, my favorite prayer card,

Ill have to check out the dollar store. I need aromatherapy stuff. Thank you!