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ArizonaSenior Contributor
Okay, so I had a blip with my recovery. I'm not beating myself up; I'm just acknowledging it and moving on.
I had a long shower.
I washed my hair.
I cleaned my teeth twice.
I gave my hair a really good brush.
I had 2 glasses of water and 2 cups of peppermint tea.
I had cuddles with my Pug.
I'm going to make chicken and salad for dinner now.
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TABSenior Contributor
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
@Arizona
Yeah sister. We all have blips and then get back on the path .....
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Arizona
It sounds like you had a good day. Recovery is not linear but will have some ups and downs.
I'm trying to think what I did today.
I looked after Milo who had major surgery and is day 19 post op.
Posted a present to my niece
Picked up parcel from target
Grocery shopped
Made healthy meals and snacks throughout the day
Three loads of washing
Clean sheets on bed
Decluttered living space
Phoned my parents and brother
Send email to my psych
Had a shower and washed hair
Message a few friends on facebook
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Arizona
What strategies do you use to move you forward and get traction? I'm super impressed with all that you do. Keep going !!
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ArizonaSenior Contributor
@TAB @Appleblossom @oceangirl
Thank you very much for your replies ❤
Sorry I keep forgetting to tag people.
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BPDSurvivorSenior Contributor
So true @oceangirl ! Expectations of recovery versus the Reality of recovery!
Love it!
@Arizona , your posts are very admirable. Your determination and resilience truly shine through.
BPDSurvivor
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Every day is a new day @Arizona . You’re doing well!
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ArizonaSenior Contributor
Thank you @Eve7 and @BPDSurvivor ❤
I managed to do a 20 minute meditation before bed last night, so I'm happy about that. I will do another one today.
I slept okay last night. I only woke up a couple of times during the night and I was able to go straight back to sleep. But this morning I woke up in a terrible state of anxiety and depression and I'm not feeling so good. I didn't get out of bed until 11am.
I'm not going to set any goals today. I'm just going to take the day as it comes. I'm going to have a cup of tea and listen to my audio book now.
I'm not feeling very sociable or articulate right now.
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Eve7Senior Contributor
It's ok to stay in bed until 11 @Arizona . I did it yesterday and then managed to get a few things ticked off my to do list.
Well done for doing your meditation. Sitting with you on this journey.
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ArizonaSenior Contributor
Thank you @Eve7 😊
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