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Daily Achievements!

Daily Achievements!

Hi forum friends! I've decided to start a new thread on Daily Achievements because I suffer from depression as one of my mental illness and that means it's often hard for me to remind myself that I do actually things in my day, no matter how small they may be. I thought forumites could post here a daily achievement or 2 so we can remind ourselves that we have done something good each day. It can be as big or as small as you like. Just as long as what you did makes you proud and happy.

I'm tagging @roses @Bow @Shaz51 @BPDSurvivor @saltandpepper @Daisydreamer @Former-Member @Former-Member @Former-Member @TideisTurning @Former-Member @frog @Sans911 @outlander

in case you might be interested as well as anyone else who wants to join in!

So, to get this discussion started, I'll post my achievements today which are:

- I had a gorgeous cup of tea which helped me deal with some anxiety I was experiencing;

- I paid my car registration which was due today.


See what I mean about achievements? Mine may seem small or irrelevant to some people but to me, because I have depression, these are actually major in the scheme of my life. I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

Judi9877🤗

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@oceangirl well done sweetheart xx

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Nice one @oceangirl

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@Former-Member Sounds like you are good at organising yourself, but working on energy and confidence with support workers. Have you had them long? .I am consciously "working" on how to manage mine. Getting better over time. It helps me to think ahead what we will do. It is actually a strange experience for me as they get close and personal, and I have all sorts of issues with boundaries. Good practice for me.

Dear @oceangirl It is good to talk. I have been through a hell of 6 months with my son, but we are "working" on it, cant say too much. Apart from that my life is pretty regular. I do music and gardening and physio exercises most days, with meditation, reading, forum and internet browsing. Thinking about getting a cat again.

Sorry to hear you are feeling like you need hospital. I hope the best outcome happens for you. I know private and public scenarios can be very different. It is good to see you and others on forum have rapport. Gently Bently with your heart Bella.

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@Appleblossom I've had support workers for several months now. I'm not a trusting person though, so it'll be several more months before I'm more trusting and less paranoid. As for energy and confidence, it's zero at the moment (many doctor's appointments ahead), because no amount of activities and even a good exercise routine which I force myself into, is fixing my energy levels. I'm a mess lol!
I'm usually very organised @Appleblossom, because organisation helps me with fatigue management. It's less stressful when I can find everything in its place and I have a strict routine which I'm familiar with.

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@Former-Member

Most people on here know my little refrain ..."Gently Bently". When we are really vulnerable it seems the best approach to me. Often little phrases or mantras help us get through the toughest of times. In some ways I also have resilience, but it is mainly of the gently bently ... again and again kind, than being tough.

Pulling apart and gaining mastery over our weaknesses, it is also important to be aware of our strengths.

Take Care

Apple

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Thanks @Appleblossom.
Am pulling a sicky today. Besides going to the chemist, I'm staying home all of this week and hopefully can go out again next Monday. I'm just far too overwhelmed at the moment and i'm putting my life on hold for a little while.
Today my only achievements will be a quick walk to the local chemist and staying in my bed.

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@Former-Member @Judi9877 @MDT @Bunniekins hey everyone hope you are all travelling okay. I walked to work and back. Completed work. Just chilling. Take care.

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Tomorrow I'm getting moral support from someone I know of outside the forums. I'm gonna live on sandwiches and coffee and Gatorade till I feel better. No cooking for me until I cool the farm after reading a horrible email today. Two steps backwards for me. Then reading, resting, browsing the forums and sleeping whenever I fall asleep.

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@Former-Member hope the support from the person outside of the forums went well today

My daily achievements for today were:
1. I started the day with breakfast with my step son (4), and we had a hot chocolate together before pre-school started. I value that time with him
2. Finally did my tax (whoops!)
3. Felt really productive today

I come back to this discussion every day, really love reading through what our community member's daily achievements are 🙂

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@Judi9877 @MDT @Bunniekins hey friends, I had a hair cut.

Bought food

Got my meds

Helped mum with her meds and postage

Cooked dinner

Went for a swim

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