Hi @Former-Member, @Shaz51 & @Former-Member!
& all!
@Former-Member I went to Brisbane today to see my psychiatrist - it was somewhat helpful, as I haven't been able to afford to see my psychologist for about a month (or more) & I haven't seen my psychiatrist for a month - so it was a good to talk to a mental health professional who knows me & cares (even if she is paid a truckload to care!) My partner & me had a fair trade dark hot chocolate on almond milk at a chocolate cafe - YUM! Did you know dark chocolate & cacao (raw chocolate) is an excellent source of iron - my iron levels are all good, but if anyone ever questions if my iron levels are okay "because I'm vegan" - I like to tell them I'm getting plenty from chocolate!! ...The gym sounds like a good idea - what do you like doing at the gym? I like the rowing machine - otherwise I'm not a big fan of the gym unless I'm being challenged by a personal trainer.
@Former-Member - lifeline put me in contact with an organisation - Partners in Recovery - who paid for most of a 6 month membership to my yoga studio this year! Then when I was eligible for a centrelink advance payment again I brought a 12 month membership. Then there was a challenge/competition in September & I won a 3 month membership, so I am set for awhile! I have done yoga since 2010, but have only practiced regularly for just over a year - I like going out to do it (plus I don't have room here), doing it with other people (some social interaction) & being guided... I will like it when I have the room to do it at home though - I actually would love to teach yoga one day... The yoga actually keeps me quite fit too - especially the hot vinyasa - But yes, I've ran a 20km fun run as well as a half marathon (as well as lots of 5km & 10km & other fun runs & parkruns)! Look forward to doing that again in the future...
I know what you mean about commitment - I have had my share of gym memberships that I haven't used very often - especially when I was extremely unwell... I still struggle immensely, but I'm learning to be kind to myself I guess... & that means being committed to a yoga routine.
Late last month I got 2 wisdom teeth out - next week I get the other two out - it was a horrible experience & I'm not looking forward to it - but the surgeon said after he had done it that the bottom tooth on the right side was the worse - so that is done & hopefully it isn't as a bad next Wednesday - plus I know what to expect...
Yes people & friends can be hurtful....
I hope you are able to find some genuine friends who accept you no matter what - do you have ideas how you will meet them - groups, book clubs, there is a site "meetup" (I think that is what it is called) that a psychiatrist in 2013 got me to join, but I was never brave enough to go to anything - I hate the "what do you do?" (i.e. what is your job) - no one asked that at the running group, which is why I was able to socialise & be friendly with so many people I think!
I'm feeling quite tired now - I feel like I have rambled again...
My partner has started making dinner, but I don't know what it is - I do know it involves potatoes! He seems to like to keep me guessing most of the time, haha... I'm hungry - didn't really have time for anything, but 2 bananas for lunch - appointment was at a bad time & I picked up a top I won from a shop in a big mall & then had to quickly leave Brisbane before peak hour traffic!
Rambling again!
Ahimsa - Namaste,
Anna
