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Great session with psychologist

Great session with psychologist

@BlueBay @Former-Member @Decadian @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Former-Member @TAB & anyone whose name I forgot or who just may be interested.
Had session with my psychologist today. Reflected on what I've learnt and been thinking about re:values and how to recognise those values in others - for friendships, love or work. Discussed how I'm having very little negative self talk and when I do, I'm able to distinguish if it's real - and then I can make changes or if it's false and then I can tell it to bugger off.
Discussed I'm gardening more, seeing friends more, putting myself out more and willing to try more. Also discussed routine getting better but still don't have housekeeping routine but thats probably because I don't enjiy it and can be prone to laziness (part of my personality).
All really goid. He thinks we should now start delaying our appointments further apart - as I'm coping so much better. Slowly ween (whene) me off him. Bit like a baby off a breast.
Weeks ago this would have terrified me.
Today I just feel happy about it. It feels right. And I know if I have a struggle I can't manage myself - he will squeeze in an extra appointment for me.
So all perfectly goid. Just feels right.
Still have to keep doing my exercises relaxation etc. Still need to keep checking I'm on the right track. Still need to work on Judgements (me making judgment as well as others) and my expectations. But I know I can do that. I'm doing it now.
I really hope this posts inspires others and lets them know that life can improve and we can learn how to deal with stress in a safe and healthy way.
♥♥♥♥♥

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@TAB. Thanks for the hug.

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Thanks for the hug @TAB
Here's one for you 🆓🙇

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Thanks for the encouragement @Kurra, @utopia. I'll hold it close. Thanks for the hug @TAB. 💜😊

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Reply 1 .mya .Reply 2 did it work for you @utopia ? lolo ..I remember ranting to 'community somebodies' in small town country pub age 19 maybe.. yeah I'm going to start a Dole Army and you see what happens, there's more of us than there are of you .. haha was met with genuinely shocked faces, not too many syllables in reply even... if the System is broke... ok if it isn't, tell me how it it isn't .. my 'Best/Ideal Life ambitions are long gone.. but why not try to make things .. better.. just a thought..

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..is that a gecko in the toilet @Kurra yes well better off not payin re free ..joke.. lol

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@TAB. Old dreams may have gone. That's life. So now you have more room for new dreams. Don't give up on having dreams / goals in life.They hhelp keep us going when times are tough. And I did appreciate your hug. ♥♥

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dry wit, or was that cynical sarcasm can go a long way re Broken or yet to be realised or defined dreams ..

it's all becoming a bit like 'have to win Lotto these days with supplanted once much written of American or is that Australian now .. Dream.. @utopia and yes, I appreciated it too. You felt good and smell nice

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Dreams can be big or small @TAB. Some may be like a lotto win - I'm unlikely to be Prime Minister of Australia. But other dreams like obtaining a job or learning an instrument or having better relationships with family or friends. Maybe these ones are more achievable.
Am so glad I showered today - otherwise you might not have said I smell good. Lol
I'm heading off to bed. Always tired after psychologist sessions. Even good ones.
Have a great night.

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..yeah @utopia dunno about that watered down essence of ea de cologne tho well it did smell nice tho.. come out and play tomorrow maybe.. it was fun .. but seriously, nice to see another side of you

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