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Today I started to rag on myself for not getting started on my laundry early in the morning. I was annoyed that it was raining b.c I needed to go to the laundry room. & had anxiety that I had wasted so much time. In reality I had showered, cooked/ate breakfast, cleaned my apartment, made phone calls, all before 10 am. I also have a sinus infection. I need to realize these simple accomplishments. B.c I am always ragging on myself and it effects my mental health. People don't view me as confident at work. It effects my whole day.

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morenews

Dear Movingforwardnow, you are so right to realize how much you have accomplished and give yourself a credit instead of being upset with yourself.

And i have to tell you something else: if you don't accomplish so much and take some break...and do something later, it is ok as well. Don't be too hard on yourself. I am trying to convince both of us(me and you) here.

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Thank you! Haha yes I always feel bad when I am resting in between activities. You are right we do need breaks and need to take care of ourselves!

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AZ1970

What great insight you have. I do the same thing to myself. I focus on what I did not get done instead of what I accomplished. Last night I was beating myself because I had not vacuumed. But I had done a long list of other things.

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Yes it's kind of funny the things that we beat ourselves up about. That we prob won't even think about the next day. Or it all ends up working out!

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hunter4ransom

I’m guilty of the same. I spent much needed time with a friend today and I now feel anxious for not cleaning kitchen, picking up living room, and organizing little piles of junk my kids and boyfriend leave all over the house. I have no motivation to clean now that I’m home after a much needed day socializing with my friend. Getting out was a great accomplishment for me.

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Yes a couple hrs with friends really makes a difference. I always feel recharged after spending time with friends. Social anxiety & depression has me pushing back hanging out with friends.

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