AllTheGoodNamesAreGone Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 One of my favourite things is beating myself up about all the stuff I haven't done. So just recently, I've started making a conscious effort to remind myself about the things that I actually HAVE done, however small and apparently unimportant - just to be a bit nicer to myself. I even try to write them down (and not beat myself up if I forget ) Today, I've done a load of washing. I have sorted out my arrangements for going out with friends at the weekend (instead of sitting home all miserable because the other half has a family do to which he hasn't invited me - not the appropriate occasion to meet them all for the first time if I'm realistic!). I've eaten well today instead of snacking on crisps and chocolate. And finally, I am constantly telling myself that I HAVE started my recovery - just the tiny steps of admitting that I need help and having started to seek it (second session with counsellor tonight) are achievements. It took me 30-odd years to get this fucked up, so I should allow at least the same number of hours? () days? weeks? months? (hopefully not years ) to get un-fucked up. Go on... what have you achieved today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 *I have managed to get through the day ok despite being exausted without being grumpy. * I have sent of a few bits of work to potential publishers. * I bought some new clothes. (I hate spending money on myself unless im manic) *I have paid some bills before the red letters arrived lol *I have bought the food needed to start my diet tommorow (special K and skimmed milk 3 times a day ) * I managed to get my son to eat veg for dinner. *I am not feeling to freaked out despite being at home with just my son in bed. *I went to work *I dont hate myself today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verbena Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I have achieved in the last few days being able to stop thinking about myself long enough to tell my husband in whispers all night long that I love him even though he fell asleep after telling him for the 4th time. In recovery, I have achieved some responsibility and honesty - I didn't try to hide that I had prescriptions from two different doctors - it was more complicated than that, but the simple part was that I informed them both what the other was doing - not long ago I would have let them pile the pills on, just to see how they reacted with alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted January 17, 2005 Report Share Posted January 17, 2005 I have - opened up more feelings in therapy -gone to the bank and stood in the queue (have been putting this off a week) -delivered the cheque for group this term to college -been to sainsbury's -not stayed curled up under the blanket this afternoon lorna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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