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Recovery Wins

Recovery Wins

I post a bit in the worry room thread about the positive things happening in my recovery. I like it because it's a good place to just cut loose with no expectations of a reply. I can get things off my chest publicly without dealing with people. Sometimes I feel people in my life don't really understand how big a step it is to do the basics at times but I still feel the need to tell someone.

While I like the worry room thread I think it's the wrong spot to post positive stories.

So why not have a place to shout out the positive stories?

It doesn't matter how small or big the win. Getting out of bed is just as important as a major break through. Had a bit of a stumble but you were able to pick yourself up (see pic)? Awesome! Want to let people know you're getting your shit together? Go for it.

Post a win and then bask in the awesomeness that is you.

Same rules as the worry room thread - no need for a reply.

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That's fabulous @mrkotter. It's not just great, it sounds grounded. Sustainable. Well done you.

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@Former-Member yeah that and it's not manic energy either. It's nice.

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What fabulous news @mrkotter
I have felt a similar way in the workplace. I so understand you saying you're handling it teally well and that it's not a manic energy either.

Perhaps it's what others would say is 'normal', whatever that is. My way of expressing it is to say that I feel comfortable in my own skin. It's a space I treasure and I don't take advantage of this feeling either. For this reason I know that it's not a manic nor even an hypomanic energy.

I must say it's something very special. I'm so very happy for you.
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Hi, I got bipolar too, I'm 38 years old, 16 years I'm suffering. I am on meds and go doctor every two month, have 3 kids and a wonderful husband. Work as a PCA looking after ederly people and cleaning a school for 12 hours a day. Bipolar it's a pain in the butt, I got depressive episodes every two weeks of every months, it's very difficult for me to work when I'm down but I never miss a day, I force myself and do my best but my ability change, I can't concentrate, I'm a bad driver, I lose confidence in every aspect of my life. Bipolar it's different for everyone.

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@Lissette awesome! Keep winning!

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What's my recovery win?

I think my biggest win is successfully completing a Cert IV in mental health and peer work, despite having a lapse of schizophrenia halfway through. Nearly threw in the towel with the course, but with a lot of support and soul searching, I got there! Now I'm doing my Diploma of mental health and AOD before hoping to get into University to study Social work.

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Go go go @ Queenie! You're doing fabulously and you will love the social sciences at uni. I started with social science but transferred to psychology after the first year.

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Thanks @Kurra. I hope to enjoy it too. My first time around at Uni, I messed around a lot and discovered the social scene at Uni. Not too much study got done lol. Now as a mature age student, I've got all that behind me, so I think I will take it a lot more seriously.

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It's a very common story @Queenie.
Mature age study is so much easier. The extra life experience makes a huge difference too.

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For me, the fading and at of suicidal thoughts is a win. And having learned mindfulness strategies that help when the rush back sometimes. Also getting better at being alone without seeing it as a rejection of the world but rather the bun verse teaching me that there's so much more, right here

@Former-Member, have you seen this thread? Hope it goes OK with your psychologist apt today. I consider it another win to know people like you here on the forums. Thanks sane
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