Name one thing you're proud of doing today

[HelloMist]

However small.

For me it's making 2 phone calls (not to family/friends) because it's something I find hard and often put off doing.

@FMLpassthegin i needed to read that today, thank you.

@FMLpassthegin just scrolled down to read your poem, I love it and so glad it helped in a dark moment. Something really soothing about both reading and writing poetry.

I hosted a party for my 8yo DS. Just family as guests but I felt quite claustraphobic once they all arrived. I managed to get through it and DS said it was his best birthday ever.

Going to church
Learning French on my own

Made lunch for my children today, for the first time in about a month. Had a lot of anxiety trying to start but I got on and did it anyway. And they have eaten it.

I probably should add that my DX haven't been starved this whole time. They are teens, capable of feeding themselves, or other adults have made their lunches. It just feels like a big thing for me as it's a sign (hopefully) that I'm starting to get some control and normality back in my life.

Not going back to sleep.

Proud of doing a phone consultation with local NHS MH people. Now another wait until they let me know what they can offer me and when. She seemed nice but it wasn't much fun (was all assessing me/my baseline but no support given really. Felt like a form filling exercise except more emotional).

I was glad of the sunshine this afternoon. :) Now I'll go back and catch up on the last few posts.

I'm now in A&E or rather the mental health unit waiting a bed - I'm not sure if I'm proud I just feel a failure

Did week 2 run 1 of couch to 5k.

Changed the kids beds.

I set myself small things to do on my days off work. Today I achieved both.

I decluttered lots of junk, sorted out my floordrobe and cleaned and hoovered my bedroom so it's fresh and relaxing.

Also went for a swim in the outdoor pool at my gym. I really enjoyed this as I've been working full time for a while and today was my first weekday day off. Then I picked up the DCs from school and we got an ice cream from the van. 🍦

Yesterday I had a day out with my mum and son it’s the first time in about a year.

Going out for a friends birthday tonight & so anxious I didn’t sleep last night, looking forward to tomorrow and it being over

@FMLpassthegin one day at a time sweetheart 💐

I painted my kitchen cupboard (about a year trying to paint them all and only managed half)

I read a portion of Torah in synagogue, also realised just beforehand I'd learned one aspect of it slightly wrong, but managed to wing it and read the rest well. I'm not very experienced doing it so it was good to realise I could be slightly wrong and still carry it off!

@FMLpassthegin I'm proud of you ❤️

I cooked and ate some salmon today, I don't even like fish 😂 good for the brain though!

Well done @FMLpassthegin - hope you get support.

I met a friend at an RHS garden who is having a tough time and just listened. Also had a bath, shaved my legs, cut my toenails, filed my nails, and dried my hair properly. Got my clothes ready for the inquest of a family member which is next week. Tried not to think negative thoughts about my brother’s arsehole stepson.

Drove child to and from her thing: was awful traffic on way there and dark on the way home. I'm a nervous driver so found both journeys pretty stressful/scary. Not that used to queuing or driving in the dark. Got through it so this is a win for me.

@FMLpassthegin thank you for sharing your poem with us and well done for seeking help.

@whatdidISayAlan that was a nice thing to do. I'm sure your friend appreciated it. Good you got some time for self-care too.

@rainbowninja we had salmon too. I usually bake it wrapped in foil, with fennel seeds, garlic and dill (slices of lemon might work too). Not sure if this would improve it if you don't like it though! Or miso on it would be an idea. Yes, good for the brain! DD and I like it but DH doesn't.

Thanks for the tip @HelloMist,

I'm coming round to the idea of salmon, it's one of the less offensive fishes!

Well done on negotiating the traffic and driving in the dark, no easy thing x

@HelloMist yes well done on driving. I'm exactly the same. Always feel inadequate about it. But am determined to overcome my fear and actually start driving.

I love this thread. Today hasn't been a good day but looked at the thread and remember d to think about what I HAVE done no matter how small.

Batch cooked a huge pan of chilli and baked peanut butter cookies for dc.

Forgot to say I'm proud because done it while sick with that raging cold going around; all of us have it

I ate a banana (I realise that these are good for my mood) and had a run in the park at lunchtime.

Last night I told DH that I needed extra sleep and I stood by it and went to bed early. When my teen tried to interrupt my slumber, I made her find her father.

I know that seems counter-intuitive with mental help since sometimes staying in bed is bad, but in my case it’s sleep deprivation that is causing a lot of my issues.

I've been out of work for a while, too depressed and anxious to do anything about it. Today I put in an application for the relevant teacher's accreditation where I am (Australia) so I can apply to be a casual classroom teacher. Next step is actually making myself apply. I've only previously worked in childcare so it's a big thing for me to try and do something different. Maybe casual teaching will help with my extremely low confidence and very high anxiety.