What did you do right today?

PleaseHelp · Jan 10, 2011, 11:14 AM

Well I'm off to work. (really don't feel like going today) But am going any way. And possibly tonight watching my younger nephews so their bro & mom can go to a cubscout thing. Have a good day everyone and keep up the good work

Beholden · Jan 10, 2011, 11:33 AM

My do-rights for today ---I went to PT once again. Fixed hot oatmeal for us for breakfast. I will get to some sewing in just a few minutes.

Rest of the day's plan:

Grocery shop
Clean kitchen
Walk dog

Work on my food diary for my once a month 'maintainance meeting' as I've not put in the calorie counts on most of the food yet

Travelinglady · Jan 10, 2011, 12:48 PM

I took a friend out to Starbuck's for her birthday.....

PleaseHelp · Jan 10, 2011, 07:43 PM

So today I went to work although I really didn't feel like it. I am handling my BF being out of town, better than I thought I would (I have abandonment issues). I helped out with my nephews. FINALLY sent Christmas gifts to niece and nephew out of state. And will be going to Overcoming Self Defeating Behavior Chat.

Ygrec23 · Jan 10, 2011, 08:34 PM

Got news my triglycerides were high so to counter the anxiety immediately fried some bacon and ate it between two slices of white bread.

sunsetsunrise · Jan 10, 2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nola22

You folks are one seriously motivated group. I am especially floored by everyone who manages to keep their home, bedroom, bathroom, car, pantry, closet, friends' places--you name it--clean and tidy. Now my place isn't gross or anything, but cleaning is NOT a task I number among my favorites or at which I'm great. Try to imagine where I live as a slightly messy cave with a lot of books.

That's not entirely true, and I do keep my place reasonably clean.

Though I must admit that noirkitten's post about her half-cleaned room reminded me of a strategy I had when I was a kid--the half of the room that was clean often faced the mountain of stuff that had been shoved on the other half so the first half counted as clean. Does that make sense?

My contribution: early this morning, I took a walk on a frozen tundra that was once a city. Normally I appreciate pre-dawn desolation, snow, and cold, but I don't recognize much in what used to be my world anymore. When I returned, I hacked at mountains of frozen snow and ice that had decided to grip my car from the bottom and sides. I'm sure my neighbors loved me for that.

Wishing everyone a happy, productive day.

I am not a neat person. Never have been from the time I was a little kid. So I am impressed with any cleaning or tidying anyone does. Burrrr, I do not like the cold. And I certanly do not go walking in it. I sit in front of a space heater inside, lol. So I am duly impressed with your early morning walk.

Today I did my best to wake up earlier. I went to Costco. I washed two sweaters. I am making a huge pot of stock.

sundog · Jan 10, 2011, 10:28 PM

Well done everyone!!!!!!!

I haven't been feeling well again so I emailed my doctor about some ongoing concerns. She's ordered another test and some medication. The challenge for me is going to be following through.......I get really anxious about taking medication in case I have a bad reaction to it. One glance at those pamphlets they include listing possible side effects and 9.9999 times out of 10, the medication remains untouched!

lavieenrose · Jan 11, 2011, 12:13 AM

I love reading everyone's posts here. They make my day. I did some tasks downtown with Sherman dog, flung tennis balls around the backyard for Sherman dog, refused his demands to keep flinging the tennis balls all day long, worked on sewing a new chair cushion for a friend, eventually recovered from the meltdown I had when I couldn't get into the "self-defeating behavior" chat because "my nickname was already in use", whatever that means, and eventually recovered from the delusion that everybody at PC are all best friends, and I'm the only loser/outsider/gate crasher here. I also continued to cheerfully pull Sherman dog's toys from under the furniture upon demand.

distant · Jan 11, 2011, 12:42 AM

Nice idea...so today I made a few calls to let some others know that I loved them....that they were in my thoughts and in my soul....

alias123 · Jan 11, 2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sundog

Well done everyone!!!!!!!

I haven't been feeling well again so I emailed my doctor about some ongoing concerns. She's ordered another test and some medication. The challenge for me is going to be following through.......I get really anxious about taking medication in case I have a bad reaction to it. One glance at those pamphlets they include listing possible side effects and 9.9999 times out of 10, the medication remains untouched!

Oh, man! I have that problem too. I took Paxil for a few days and was convinced I was going to have a seizure. I don't even remember if that was IN the pamphlet. Maybe it's just better not to read the pamphlet, or just look for counterindications and leave it at that.

alias123 · Jan 11, 2011, 12:50 AM

Today I was nice to my mom, who is letting me stay at her house. I asked her what she wants for her birthday and told her I will make her any dish she desires.

I shoveled the walk. I ate mostly reasonably. I started to get serious about a freelance job I got (just started, though. no actual work yet. hehe). I talked to a lot of friends and nurtured myself that way rather than keeping in my own brain. Pretty good day, I think!

PleaseHelp · Jan 11, 2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sundog

Well done everyone!!!!!!!

I haven't been feeling well again so I emailed my doctor about some ongoing concerns. She's ordered another test and some medication. The challenge for me is going to be following through.......I get really anxious about taking medication in case I have a bad reaction to it. One glance at those pamphlets they include listing possible side effects and 9.9999 times out of 10, the medication remains untouched!

Sun, I know that if I read the side effects I will get them (think its a psychosomatic thing). So what I do is I don't read them. However, I have a great BF who does. Then he keeps a close eye on me while I'm starting the meds. If he starts to notice some of the side effects, he will say something to me and tell me to talk to my doc. Hope that helps.

Today I talked to a lady about what I believe was a HIPPA violation while I was hospitalized. It was hard, I felt like she was trying to put it back on me. I'm not good at sticking up for myself. Now I'm off to my anxiety/depression support group (real life one - ugh), then to work.

Have a great day everyone and keep up the good work!

jenny323 · Jan 11, 2011, 06:02 PM

Im almost done for the day at work and I managed to sound happy and smile to patients even though I feel sad

Yesterdays · Jan 11, 2011, 06:04 PM

I shoveled for my mom, and I plan on going to my appt. later with no complaint.

PleaseHelp · Jan 11, 2011, 06:55 PM

I shoveled our and the neighbor's sidewalk and driveway. I cleaned up after a naughty dog. Being honest with the boyfriend about things that were bothering me.

lavieenrose · Jan 11, 2011, 08:21 PM

After an hour of ignoring the house being 56 degrees, I got my wood stove going. Had a few moments of joy seeing the sunlight refracted on the snow in sparkling rainbow colors. I can feel gratitude for warmth and a full stomach.

Beholden · Jan 11, 2011, 09:16 PM

I mixed 2 batches of cookies today. I only intended to make 2 half batches...one with nuts, one without nuts, but I doubled the butter and 'half-ed' the sugar and flour. I used Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Chips!

I know it makes no sense, but that's my 'un-math-y' way of thinking I guess

okay, I screwed up

ANYWAY, I ran out of time to bake any of it until after dinner time. I baked just 6 for my hubby and me and have the rest of the dough to 'portion' up for the freezer so I can have fresh ones when ever I want them!

That will go on my do right list for tomorrow.

I took 6 unbaked balls of chocolate chip cookie dough over to my BF's house after my pdoc's appt since I told her I'd bring fresh baked cookies if she'd make me a cup of coffee! Not much fresher than her baking them!

alias123 · Jan 11, 2011, 09:16 PM

Today I cleaned the kitchen, did all of the dishes, went to the grocery store, walking through the snow, cooked birthday dinner from scratch for someone, cleaned the kitchen again, then made dessert. I think that's pretty good. It is snowy out!

kitty004567 · Jan 11, 2011, 10:11 PM

Took my dogs to the groomers to get baths. Now they're all soft :-) I went and got a massage then went to the health food store. Played on the computer and let my knee rest. Did some wii balance games and 3 songs of the dance game - then turned it off and iced my knee for 30 min. Let my knee warm back up to room temp. Took a nice hot bath and had dinner. It was a good day and felt good to be able to use my knee again.

sundog · Jan 12, 2011, 01:32 AM

I'm really glad your knee is getting better! (((((kitty)))) How nice to have clean, fresh-smelling doggies too!!!

GREAT job on all the cooking and cleaning!! ((((((alias)))))

Yummers to all your baking!! ((((((beholden)))))

Glad you got your woodstove going ((((((lavieenrose)))) and I love how you are appreciating simple pleasures

I need to do more of that!!!

Well done for shoveling snow for your Mom! (((((((Yesterdays)))))

Glad you made it through your work day and managed to keep smiling (((((((((jenny))))))))

It's awesome you called up the people close to you and told them you loved them (((((((distant)))))

Today I made a new appointment to get a CAT scan of my sinuses to try and figure out if the headaches and allergy issues I keep getting are sinus-related. The appointment is tomorrow, which is good because it doesn't give me much time to re-think it and cancel!! (I've canceled once before because I'm anxious about the procedure. It involves some kind of machine and means I have to keep very still and I get panicky when I feel confined!!)

Hugs to all

sundog · Jan 12, 2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PleaseHelp

Sun, I know that if I read the side effects I will get them (think its a psychosomatic thing). So what I do is I don't read them. However, I have a great BF who does. Then he keeps a close eye on me while I'm starting the meds. If he starts to notice some of the side effects, he will say something to me and tell me to talk to my doc. Hope that helps.

Today I talked to a lady about what I believe was a HIPPA violation while I was hospitalized. It was hard, I felt like she was trying to put it back on me. I'm not good at sticking up for myself. Now I'm off to my anxiety/depression support group (real life one - ugh), then to work.

Have a great day everyone and keep up the good work!

That is a REALLY helpful suggestion!! Thank you!!!!!!!! ((((((PleaseHelp))))))

Well done for speaking out about the HIPPA violation!!! I hope your support group went well

Nola22 · Jan 12, 2011, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ygrec23

Got news my triglycerides were high so to counter the anxiety immediately fried some bacon and ate it between two slices of white bread.

Now THAT'S the American way, Ygrec--but I would have been more thoroughly impressed had you washed it down with a few quick milkshakes, one of those ginormous blended coffee things with a mountain of whipped cream, and then still had some room for a couple of sundaes when you were done. And some pork rinds.

To me, Ygrec's post is the emergence of the a meta-good or right thing, intended to bring hilarity to everyone here. The post itself is the good thing.

This thread has been keeping me going through some very dark days. I am inspired by the people who come here and share their accomplishments, big and small. I am holding on in many ways thanks to the good will of everyone here. I haven't had the strength to read through the thread in its entirety, but I keep up with its recent twists and turns and try to do at least one thing that belongs to life every day--because you have.

Thank you.

sundog · Jan 12, 2011, 03:02 AM

((((((((((Nola)))))))))))))

Nola22 · Jan 12, 2011, 03:07 AM

My hours and days are not on any normal plane these days, so my contribution may have taken place over more than what would be defined as "today."

The only activity I can report outside a brief walk is a quick trip to the market to stock up for my folks before the snow slows down the city again. I liked being at the store in the earlier hours of the day as it was cool to be around all the older patrons, who are so social and quick to smile. I appreciated their presence and politeness; it reminded me how lucky I was when I was a kid, and I had a family full of great aunts and uncles who were a blast with whom to spend time. I miss those folks every day.

sunsetsunrise · Jan 12, 2011, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundog

Well done everyone!!!!!!!

I haven't been feeling well again so I emailed my doctor about some ongoing concerns. She's ordered another test and some medication. The challenge for me is going to be following through.......I get really anxious about taking medication in case I have a bad reaction to it. One glance at those pamphlets they include listing possible side effects and 9.9999 times out of 10, the medication remains untouched!

(((((( Sundog ))))) I so do understand about the fear of the medications. But sometimes it works out well. I hope hope hope it works out well for you, Sundog

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