Roll Call 145

Erti · Mar 23, 2019, 06:20 AM

nice. what kind of artwork?

Blue_Bird · Mar 23, 2019, 06:41 AM

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nice. what kind of artwork?

Just random stuff really, doodling I guess. Trying to get back in the habit of drawing. I tend to put it off because I'm a perfectionist it am always afraid to start something new

Erti · Mar 23, 2019, 06:43 AM

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Just random stuff really, doodling I guess. Trying to get back in the habit of drawing. I tend to put it off because I'm a perfectionist it am always afraid to start something new

i see. i sometimes draw too. i'm pretty good at it. have you seen any of my art work?

Loial · Mar 23, 2019, 06:51 AM

So I injured my toe this morning...

Possible trigger:

I hit the toenail with the heel of my other foot getting out of bed and it’s lifted the toenail up. It’s like loose at the sides all the way to bottom where it’s damaged...

Called NHS out of hours service since GP is closed for weekend. Long story short they sent me to see pharmacist since minor injuries clinic was far away. For now just clean and bandage. Got some paracetamol and codeine but will probably manage without. Just uncomfortable walking.

Will see GP on Monday to get it properly checked too as that toenail has a fungal infection anyway.

Fun start to the morning. Oh well.

Blue_Bird · Mar 23, 2019, 07:35 AM

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i see. i sometimes draw too. i'm pretty good at it. have you seen any of my art work?

No I haven't but I'd like to see it sometime

ofthevalley · Mar 23, 2019, 07:56 AM

Ouch loial! Hope it heals up soon.

Findingreason · Mar 23, 2019, 08:29 AM

Hey everyone, how are things going?

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I'm okay today. I'm trying to be kind to myself. This last week has been a very difficult one sifting through my mind and the dark corners and shadows of it. But I feel I have made progress. Now just waiting for Monday to roll around to talk to the therapist for our 2 hour session. I am strong. I will persevere. This too shall pass.

What's everyone up to?

Erti · 11:43 AM

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No I haven't but I'd like to see it sometime

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cogladaid · Mar 23, 2019, 08:54 AM

Ever since I mentioned OCD to my doctor it’s all I can think about. I started washing my hands a lot. I feel anxious and then I do it or another ritual and feel better then feel anxious again because I’m falling into rituals again.

Blue_Bird · Mar 23, 2019, 09:05 AM

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JessicaFarley (Jessica Nichoel Farley) | DeviantArt

Beautiful artwork!

Erti · Mar 23, 2019, 09:07 AM

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Beautiful artwork!

haha thanks

Sometimes psychotic · Mar 23, 2019, 09:44 AM

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Ever since I mentioned OCD to my doctor it’s all I can think about. I started washing my hands a lot. I feel anxious and then I do it or another ritual and feel better then feel anxious again because I’m falling into rituals again.

You’re the same person now that you were before the new label. Did he give you any suggestions as far as coping strategies.?

Sometimes psychotic · Mar 23, 2019, 09:47 AM

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Ever since I mentioned OCD to my doctor it’s all I can think about. I started washing my hands a lot. I feel anxious and then I do it or another ritual and feel better then feel anxious again because I’m falling into rituals again.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy and ERP | Beyond OCD

I know you’re not a huge fan of therapy but these are the recommended treatments for ocd through cbt.

cogladaid · Mar 23, 2019, 10:25 AM

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You’re the same person now that you were before the new label. Did he give you any suggestions as far as coping strategies.?

I mean I know it doesn’t change anything. I’m still me. I’ve dealt with this crap forever. It’s just coming to the surface again and I obsess. I’m trying not to think about it. The more I think about it the more I think about it.

Sometimes psychotic · Mar 23, 2019, 10:33 AM

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I mean I know it doesn’t change anything. I’m still me. I’ve dealt with this crap forever. It’s just coming to the surface again and I obsess. I’m trying not to think about it. The more I think about it the more I think about it.

You might do better with something from ACT....

We cannot control the weather, so we have to learn to adapt to it. We can put a coat on for instance, but we cannot stop the wind or rain, and it would be foolish to try. Regardless of what we do, the storm will pass.

Our thoughts and feelings are like the weather, they come and they go. We cannot control or stop them, but we can learn to react to them differently. If we give up the futile struggle to try and stop or control it, the storm of thoughts and feelings will pass.

cogladaid · Mar 23, 2019, 11:20 AM

I have a love hate relationship with music. I love listening to it it gets me pumped up and keeps me motivated at work but at the same time I feel like I’m supposed to be receiving secret messages in the music and the meds are blocking them.

Blue_Bird · Mar 23, 2019, 11:47 AM

Only got 3 hours of sleep and feel like crap physically

cogladaid · Mar 23, 2019, 11:59 AM

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You might do better with something from ACT....

We cannot control the weather, so we have to learn to adapt to it. We can put a coat on for instance, but we cannot stop the wind or rain, and it would be foolish to try. Regardless of what we do, the storm will pass.

Our thoughts and feelings are like the weather, they come and they go. We cannot control or stop them, but we can learn to react to them differently. If we give up the futile struggle to try and stop or control it, the storm of thoughts and feelings will pass.

Obsession is just part of it. It’s hard not to obsess about anything.

12AM · Mar 23, 2019, 12:38 PM

SP, how’s the fish oil for you so far?

Blue_Bird · Mar 23, 2019, 12:46 PM

Going to get myself into a semi structured routine. I think it would be good for a lot of my free floating anxiety of not knowing what to do with myself while taking time off from school.

I'm working with my case manager to start the process of getting a resume put together and searching for jobs so I can begin working part time.

Until then I'm going to at least have a few activities I do each day. An hour of studying Italian, time on Khan Academy working on improving my math (I'm terrible with math in general)

Spend some time drawing and or coloring

Doing stress relief yoga and or some form of meditation in the late afternoon.

Listening to podcasts related to science and also my faith and other topics of interest.

And of course getting outside often, spending time with people.