Today might be overwhelming but at least...

[Vibing]

a. Im getting it out, rather than keeping it in
b. I have my health
c. Im a better human than dp (aka knobhead of the absolute knobheads)
d. I have things to do and I think I'll do them
e. I recognise the day is full of possibilities

f. Im finding better coping strategies. That's a step forward

g. By the end of day I hope to be stronger than I feel this mornng. Or have maintained. No backward steps. Bit by bit

Nice on!
I have a rough day ahead too, so I'll add
The last time I had a scary day out wasn't nice but went ok and I got through it.

@PimpMyFridge even though this day ahead potentially is rough, the fact you live to tell the day means your bigger, scarier (in the bestest beautiful way) and stronger. Thinking of you

Thanks @Vibing - love your strategy and it helped me this morning. Thinking of you and if you have Spotify I'd like to share this with you...
https://spotify.link/8q6CXEJGADb
It helps me when I'm in that place.

Made it to the end of the day without that awful feeling. Things are tumultuous at home so i know were in the calm phase and the storm will happen again. Im in a different space now. Picking myself up now. I will be stronger when it comes again....
So although today has been overwhelming at least....

• im a little bit tanned, less of a shock in the mirror

-Ive eaten good food and will potentially sleep better and be fueled for tomorrow

-Drank lots of water and will be less withered and more likely to have energy tomorrow

-Ive been on the cross trainer. Another day towards being better and closer to being fitter. Another squillion days to go.

-spent time with my SD and brought her in with telephone convo with my youngest. Theres such an age gap. My youngest (aged 21) is so good with her. Warms my heart when there together or interact.

-Have spoke to my youngest son and messaged with my eldest. Me and my sons have a good laid back calm vibe. I love that. Hows that happened. Grateful. Grateful

-At least the frosty temperature in the house isn’t having its usual effect. I feel sick to my stomach but at least Im in a better head space.

-at least Ive recognised when my head has started on a spiral and stopped it.

-at least Ive started to prepare for a life as just me and brace myself for when the frostiness is turned up.

• At least Ive had the gift of a song on spotify 😊 which is now on my playlist and will encourage me to stay in this headspace. Love mumsnet. Ive been a member for a squillion years and the gold nuggets that Ive learned and had shared from the site is amazing. Thank you @PimpMyFridge hope your day has been a winner!! Really appreciate the song

Hi Vibing,

Hope you're having an ok day today.
I really admired the way you were choosing to approach your day, in the driving seat despite the things not under your control threatening to drag you down.
Thanks for the thoughts you shared, it was so great to feel your determination... Hope you are still going.
Thought I'd send you another song, might not be your style but maybe it will be worth a listen
https://spotify.link/cdBPmZKkODb

I'm chin above water but thought of you because you sound like someone who deserves better times.

PimpMyFridge oh thank you. Had a tough few days....

But as of yesterday, I now have rollerboots hahahaha and I've been skating about in my kitchen like a 45 year old mad woman.....just cause i can hahaha

So greatful for your message this morning and your song....what a lift and a gift thats now also on my spotify liked playlists. I shared your other song with a friend whose having a rough time too. She loved it. Its amazing how things ripple outwards. Im not sure what i mean there. But i kind of do haha.

Thinking of you and your chin above water. Youve got this! And whatever the challenges are you'll smash them even if you u need a rest or two inbetween.

I saw a quote the other day. Im crap remembering these but It said something like - if you keep hitting a brick wall, maybe it's not there for you to get over or break down. Maybe it's there for you to lean on and rest a while.