Good today

[Starrlight]

I’m really struggling as I’m sure many of you are ... but what is good in life today?

For me I have a home a family problems that are fixable and not as big of a deal than I worry they are I know myself and I blow things up I mean is the thing I worry about going to stay with me forever ? No. And sm I going to give it much more thought. Yes because I know me. I like things to be nice snd neat. But you know what? Life is just messy and somewhere here someone is struggling more than me snd I will try to help them. That is my good for today. Putting my shit behind me for a bit to be of service to others... it brings me happiness. I love you, beautiful people!

[Dolphin14]

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Beautiful post. Looks like a fabulous day there

I agree. Helping people when we can is such an easy thing to do and we can make a big impact on someone's life.

I also feel good when I help someone.

❤️🐬

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

You so do! You help me all the time and I see you spreading your light- you are a Warrior of Light! I just love you so!

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

You are the sweetest soul sister ever

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Awww so are you SS (soul sister)

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

❤️⭐

[Mrspjsmom]

Love you too. The sun is shining this morning so I am going to enjoy it as best I can until the clouds roll in (literally and figuratively) Hang in there. You aren't alone.

[Starrlight in reply to Mrspjsmom]

❤️ 🌞 thank you for being here, you amazing friend!!! I am not alone. One really good thing to focus on.

[AnxiousSilver]

" I worry they are I know myself and I blow things up I mean is the thing I worry about going to stay with me forever ? No. And sm I going to give it much more thought. Yes because I know me."

I know that feeling of "rumination".

Do you suffer from GAD too?

I'd say my primary anxiety is GAD.

My secondary is Panic Attacks, with PTSD kinda creeping up a little bit lately. (unfortunately)

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I have all kinds of anxiety, bipolar, ocd and ptsd oh yeah I had to get panic attacks constantly during each day. It’s gone now. Things change

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Starrlight]

In my family tree, (both immediate and extended) I have at least one person with each one of those things.

So if I can't personally relate (like say Bipolar), I can relate "to the world" of the person in my family who does have it.

Mental health will always have a soft place in my heart, and I could legit talk to anybody on the street that is suffering from it.

I don't wear a sign saying, "Hi I HAVE ANXIETY! lol"

But it breaks my heart to see anyone suffering in front of me, and I've had talks with people, even when I wasn't in the mood too.

Now if I can just fix "me", then life would be even better.

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I hear ya you reach out when so many would not for many reasons. I find sometimes it’s complicated when we are trying to help ourselves. We get in our way. Ha!

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Starrlight]

You know I try doing the trick of, "If I was hearing somebody else talk about my current problems, what would I'd say to that person?"

& I'm kinda struggling with that. I've done a lot of self-reflection and journaling. but I'm not satisfied with my answer. Sure I'm a little bit of a perfectionist, but I have had many of those "epiphany or A-Ha! moments" in the past with my previous support group, where the puzzle finally comes together. (and fixes so much of what I'm currently dealing with)

And that's why I'm here. My main support groups have kinda fizzled since the pandemic, One is kinda still around, but lost a lot of members.

I'm a big support group kinda person, and this place is the best that I have locally or online where I'm trying to piece together my current puzzle that I've been struggling with over the past 5 years.

It will take time and patience, but I finally feel like I am in good hands with this community, and I'm looking forward to finally experiencing my next major A-HA!/Epiphany moment with you guys.

& Don't worry, I'll still be around here after that day happens to give back and try to learn new things. (to help future proof myself)

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

❤️

[AnxiousSilver]

What is good today?

I'm grateful for having air in my lungs, a roof over my head, and my family.

I'm also grateful to have found this place recently, because the world has been kinda negative (and increasing) for me over the past 5 years, and you guys have been supportive and positive.

I need more of that in my life lately.

[Starrlight in reply to AnxiousSilver]

Those are great to be grateful for - how often have I thought of the gift of breath you remind us of here. Without that there is nothing for us on this earth. I’m so happy you’ve found support abd positivity here!

[AnxiousSilver in reply to Starrlight]

Thank you.

[melbrown]

Came in to find this on my desk- ice coffee for me & 2 toys for the pup from my brother (we work together). Been struggling lately, so this was a nice surprise.

Ice coffee & gifts on my desk.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Nice score! I wish I could see your dog play with the new toys. Have fun!

[melbrown in reply to Starrlight]

😅 Hans will destroy both in less then 5 minutes- he ❤ to pull the plush out.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Awwww Cutie ...Coco too... she squeaks toys with her nose then rips them up.

[Nothing_but_books]

I love how you put it:

"Am I going to give it much more thought. Yes because I know me."

Completely unexpected, and a wonderful realization.

You teach me things I'm happy to know.