I can’t cope

That is music to my ears @Captain24 . Good on you. You absolutely deserve it.

While things are going 'well', this is a good time to practice breathing skills, and positive talk skills - so when things do go a bit haywire, you would have had practice.

Have you continued to complete a mood diary? I remember discussing it, but I don't remember whether you started actually doing it. It'll be helpful to take it to your next pdoc appt.

tyme

PS you've also encouraged me 🙂

So very proud of you @Captain24

💙💛💙

I have a bipolar mood chart that I have to complete @tyme . It’s pretty basic so I am journaling so it’s more detailed for me to try and track what is happening and when and to see if I can find triggers.

Until you pointed it out I didn’t even realise the positive self talk I had today. It feels so good.. other than my elevated moods, today is probably the best I have felt.

Im glad I’ve encouraged you.. at least the mess that is my life is of help to someone else as well. Lol. Knowing I may have helped someone else even a little bit made my day. Thank you

Thank you so much @Eve7

Positive self talk can actually go a very long way @Captain24 . As I said, it's good to practise it as much as you can when you are well so that you are adept at it when you actually need it. I learnt this concept the hard way. I spent years telling my psychologist that skills 'didn't work', then one day, he turned and said, 'How often do you practice it?'

That's my learning 🙂

I will practice now as I lay in bed and drift off to sleep. @tyme .

Thanks so much.

Hope you have a good night

Any you'll find yourself smiling as you sleep @Captain24 .

Sweet dreams 🙂

Speak tomorrow!

tyme

So happy to read that things are improving for you @Captain24 and the positive self talk is really great to see. I hope that continues for you. Well done 😊

It's a journey and you're doing all the right things.

Take care 💝

How are you feeling now? I hope you are feeling better.

Hi @Helpmeheal ,

So good to see you here 🙂

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Hi @Captain24 🙂