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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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@Teej wrote:

Doh @TAB Oh yeah. Need a face palm emoji. 😜


And an iPad-face emoji ..... jus' sayin' ..... 😆

Group hug .... ❣

I like this thread .... ❣😄

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That's great @utopia. Good to hear that you are on the right track. 😀💜🎈🌷🌹🌸🌻🌼

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I love the photo of the koalas @Faith-and-Hope 😊💗👍

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Thanks @TAB. Yes my cheeky personality is coming back. Some don't appreciate this part of my personality, but I love it. Great being able to see the funny side to life again - even if my humour is a little black. It's just who I am.

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@Faith-and-Hope. Love the group hug. We all need and deserve some extra hugs.
@Former-Member. Thank you. Still have areas to work on but overall doing great. How are you today? Do you have any plans for the weekend - something nice for just you?

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..well, nice to meet you, @utopia did you do that bung fritz sanga yet lol ok riverland garlic mettwurst with cheese and fresh ground black pepper on white bread ..toasted and microwaved upgrade optional ..

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No. Last night was take away pizza. American - no olives. Will be something basic for dinner tonight. Probably soup and toast. Not feeling much like cooking.
Sorry I don't like mettwurst or pepper. I know - even my son recognises that I'm a bit boring when it comes to food. I tend to stick with the same old recipes.

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..was just playing 'SA' thing .. must be 'homesick' in some shape or form, well, it's been 9 mths, think my record was 2years ..but no reason, except family duties ie showing face mostly, well I do enjoy the drive .. dunno lol @utopia

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Am Victorian @TAB. Was never likely to get a SA joke.
Think you are home sick. Are your nephews in SA?

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hmm.. can't help that lol musta got my wires crossed ..thanks for finally letting on lol, and no, it wasn't a joke. ok 2 older nephews in SA but others in Canberra atm as of nearly a year ago, they are defence bubs re Canberra @utopia so some of them are returning to birthplace lol

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