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Positive thoughts of the day thread. Jump in and say hello.

91 replies

PiperIsOrange · 10/10/2014 21:07

Anything you have felt positive about, no matter how small and petty it may seem please share. Even if it's managing to get the motivation to have a wash

I will start.

Today I have cleaned my kitchen, I know it's a basic thing but finally I can see the work tops and floor.

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windchimes23 · 20/10/2014 19:01

Today I didn't act on any bad thoughts. Today I called my cousin and told him about my MH issues. It was a positive thing, he was very supportive and has arranged to pop over to see me and the family next weekend just for a quick check in, nothing imposing. Looking forward to his visit Smile

windchimes23 · 20/10/2014 19:01

How is everyone else doing?

Raftofdeterminationandlove · 20/10/2014 19:15

Well done everyone Thanks

ItIsnt I am doing badly but this is a positive thread so I will try and find something good to say.

I bought some rescue remedy today.

JudgeJudyKicksAss · 20/10/2014 19:28

I love this thread. What a fantastic idea. Well done everyone.
Okay, I've been having some "wobble" days lately, however today I have been able to cook dinner and sort through some books to send to charity and I'm looking forward to going to work tomorrow. Result.

windchimes23 · 20/10/2014 19:56

Tiny steps Thanks

Raft I used to take rescue remedy before show jumping competitions in my former life as a none nervous wreck. It did help a little x

windchimes23 · 20/10/2014 20:13

Well done JudgeJudy, I cooked chicken soup today and everyone ate it. That is a first, normally toddlers just throw food at me and say its yukky, and then I shout at DH that no one appreciates me and everything descends into chaos Wink

MrsMinton · 20/10/2014 21:02

Hello all.

Raft and JudgeJudy well done on getting small things done. Wobble days are so frustrating but every small step helps.

It isn't in glad your cooking went down well Smile

My positive is that today was just a normal day. No wobble or anxiety. It just passed quietly. I can't tell you how grateful I am for a day like that.

windchimes23 · 21/10/2014 16:41

I spoke to my boss today. He was kind and told me there was no problem in taking another couple of months off to get myself well. I feel less stressed and had an afternoon nap.

I am going to try and go to Sainsburys tomorrow. Which is a big deal as I don't go out on my own normally.

How is everyone else doing?

OldPodge · 21/10/2014 16:57

Am usually lurking around here and am struggling today, but finding this thread is my positive thing. Helps so much to know others experience the same struggles.
Thanks to you all.

windchimes23 · 21/10/2014 19:31

Hey OldPodge, hope you are doing ok. It's a struggle but it will be worth it. I just keep pushing on hour by hour Thanks

HappyMedium · 21/10/2014 19:48

Someone came and gave me a big hug today. Smile

Raftofdeterminationandlove · 21/10/2014 19:53

Good luck going to Sainsburys ItIsnt.

I managed to go to a meeting today and stay calm.

windchimes23 · 21/10/2014 20:02

Happy hugs are great Smile

Raft you went to a meeting, I kind of miss work but not feeling quite up to it yet. Well done.

I have to go to Sainsbury's to get a cake and party bags for my daughters birthday (for nursery) so it is a necessity which is good motivation Smile

Stay strong everyone!

windchimes23 · 21/10/2014 20:02

Happy hugs are great Smile

Raft you went to a meeting, I kind of miss work but not feeling quite up to it yet. Well done.

I have to go to Sainsbury's to get a cake and party bags for my daughters birthday (for nursery) so it is a necessity which is good motivation Smile

Stay strong everyone!

windchimes23 · 21/10/2014 20:11

Oops posted twice my internet connection is a bit dodgy due to the storms!

lovemyflowerbabies · 21/10/2014 20:22

I am a mother of 3 girls 2 are under 3 and I suffer with bipolar and misophonia, I am not some crazy loop mum that can't handle life I just have terrible mood swings and am very easily irritated and distracted.
Everyday is a struggle not to run away! But I've learnt that nothing and nobody is gonna get up and do all the crap I have to do apart from me and if I don't get up and move then I'll only end up feeling suicidial and depressed and unable to cope so I just keep going and tell myself "it won't always be dark at 7" one day this is gonna get easier.

Alchemist · 21/10/2014 20:30

Today DC school let me off with a school trip payment. I have always paid and was upset, embarrassed and ashamed.

The school staff were so kind. I still feel ashamed though.

guggenheim · 21/10/2014 20:39

Today is the first nice day i can remember in ages : ) I worked,it went well,the drive home was fine. I had a hot shower and a rest. Ds had done ok at school.

I feel alright today. was weepy only once.

The icing on the cake would be a good night's sleep if only but I hope that I can build up to being happy again.

MrsMinton · 21/10/2014 20:41

ItIsnt that's great news about your boss. I hope the cake trip goes smoothly.

Raft that's great. Well done on staying calm.

Hello OldPodge, HappyMedium, lovemyflowerbabies and Alchemist.

Today I had a trip to the GP with my youngest DS. I didn't get anxious about what might be wrong with him. I just took him and didn't panic. He has a water infection but I haven't got upset or overwhelmed. (This is huge for me because I have a lot of anxiety around death and illness.)

MrsMinton · 21/10/2014 20:42

Hello Guggenheim too.

windchimes23 · 21/10/2014 21:22

Hello new people Smile

Lovemyflowerbabies I have just been diagnosed as bipolar and had two babies in 18 months. It certainly means I have to just get on with things, it is a struggle every single day. You have three, you are amazing!

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PiperIsOrange · 21/10/2014 22:21

Hello to those who have joined.

Today has been amazing, work went well with no hiccups. The DC had friends over. I managed to bring 2 rooms to a habitual living and I even felt hungry.

Now to hopefully sleep well.

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OldPodge · 21/10/2014 23:23

Well, after posting here earlier I got out of bed and made a cake and dinner for my two teenage ds. So quite pleased with that. Hope we all have a decent nights sleep, with no nasty dreams!
More positive doings tomorrow eh. X

JudgeJudyKicksAss · 22/10/2014 08:59

Good morning everyone.

Just a quickie to call in and ask what you have planned to do today?

Today I am hoping to do some outside things I weren't able to do on Monday as I went into "freeze mode" (I think some will understand what this means), but today I am hoping to go grab a shower, go to the hairdressers, bank and the supermarket (may not manage the last one!).

Anyway, good luck on your mission! I will report back later...

windchimes23 · 22/10/2014 14:25

I made it to Sainsbury's despite my shaky hands. The big one, not just the local (drove on the north circular) Party bags are complete.

Had to take my automatic car as I was too wobbly to drive the manual. I wanted to take the good car (but felt too wobbly to get up the road and put it back on the drive) boo hiss!

Spoke to someone on the phone for a while which was lovely and I had to be a bit brave to do it. Good vibes Grin

Spending the afternoon in bed, I deserve it.

How are you all doing?