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20-03-2019 09:44 PM
20-03-2019 09:44 PM
Re: A new start (kind of)
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21-03-2019 10:53 AM
21-03-2019 10:53 AM
Re: A new start (kind of)
hi @TAB that is tough conditions to be working in 36 deg & humid. You're a hard worker. I'm not surprised you got a bit snippy. I totally relate, I'm highly irritable & have a very short temper and it makes for a tough time in the social world at times epsecially when everyone else seems so calm and relaxed about what's annoying me.
hi @MDT how are you going today, have you got work on? Hope your session with psych is continuing to nourish you & help settle things a little today.
hi @Zoe7 that's nice to have a new cactus! I've got a couple of aloe veras inside and they barely need any water, it's nice to have a little bit of greenery. hope today goes well at school for you
hi @Sam3 we haven't heard from you for a while, how are you travelling? how's work and your family going?
I'm off to a slow start today. I've got errands and chores to do but feeling very demotivated. My call to my brother last night went ok, he sounded a little restless and frustrated at how slowly things are going in hospital and how little he gets to see of his doctor & how little info is available about outpatient care once he leaves hospital. I think he might be sick of me calling him. Oh well, tonight is my last night then it's back to my sister's responsibility to call him which will be a relief.
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21-03-2019 12:23 PM
21-03-2019 12:23 PM
Re: A new start (kind of)
I have a networkibg event this evening and also spoke to my old colleague this morning about some small projects to work on. So that's helpful. Takes some of the stress away.
Just went to gym and now waiting for my coffee which I just ordered.
Overall I'm not too bad. Woke up crappy but then went to gym and that helped.
I'm beginning to think that so long as i have something to do in the first half of the day I feel better. Even if it's just a gym visit. That can make a difference. It's good just to break it up. Then I can feel like i accomplished a small task. Spoke about this briefly the other day at the psych too.
I am just taking it small steps at a time. No need to rush.
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21-03-2019 12:24 PM
21-03-2019 12:24 PM
Re: A new start (kind of)
I'm impressed by your consideration for his welfare. Family matters
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21-03-2019 12:25 PM
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21-03-2019 03:02 PM
21-03-2019 03:02 PM
Re: A new start (kind of)
sounds like you are doing really well today @MDT , good work on pacing yourself, that is a great headspace to be in. The valuable steps you're taking today will all payoff in time to your overall goals.
I totally relate to the concept of doing something in the morning to get a sense of accomplishment. I finally managed to do my HI 10 minute workout today and although I don't seem to get the endorphines hit that I've heard about, I get a real sense of achievement after I've done it and mark it on my wall calendar. The lady in the youtube vid says "even a small bit of exercise is way, way better than no exercise" so I like that encouragement. It is great that gymwork makes you feel better, that's a big strength. It's also good that you can get up in the morning & get going - I need 2 coffees to do that! And as one of my fav self-help people says, everyone has a physical body, despite whatever mental state, that needs to be taken care of. Daniel Mackler.
Thanks for your comments about my brother, I appreicate it. I really hope he can turn things around as an outpatient and get some support services in place to start creating a social support network as he was uber isolated before being commited. Yeah family is family. I've only been able to enjoy family since being on my current meds, especially anti-psychotics which makes it easier to be around people.
I'm just doing some cooking now, a big healthy stirfry with lots of veg. I've marinaded the tofu so it should be good. Do you like cooking?
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21-03-2019 04:03 PM
21-03-2019 04:03 PM
Re: A new start (kind of)
Yeah it can get like that I think, I need coffee in the morning to wake up. I think the effects of my meds also keep in sleep mode for a little longer than I want.
glad that gym helps you, or at least any form of exercise. I find it easier to wind down afterwards too
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21-03-2019 04:12 PM
21-03-2019 04:12 PM
Re: A new start (kind of)
It does sound like your brother is not being told much and that is hard for all of you @BryanaCamp but it is better he is in hospital that going how he was before he went in.
I have named my three coloured cacti after previous moderators we have had here - one of those mods really loved cacti too so it seemed appropriate. I have a lot of indoor plants - I love plants either inside or in the garden - just keeing them alive sometimes is difficult - especially when I forget to water them lol
Work was good today - and helped out with one class doing a little extra - the teacher on that class looked quite tired today so I did some of the marking for her ...she was very grateful
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21-03-2019 05:46 PM
21-03-2019 05:46 PM
Re: A new start (kind of)
Fine @MDT people working with think they are in charge and doing full
Passive aggressive thing anyway only a few hrs to go hope not asked to come in tomorrow. Doubtful anyway as am
Laborhire so cost too much
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21-03-2019 05:51 PM
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