What type of day are you having? How r u doing?

[Starrlight]

I have pretty strong anxiety but other than having therapy today and cooking for my kiddos I’m taking it easy. My number one reminder to myself is I can afford to take a day off and celebrate relaxation. The art of doing nothing.

[c-mac]

I have a very busy day of back to back meetings all day long. There are a few hours' break here and there, but there are tasks I have to be working on then. It's going to be really tough getting done everything I need to while maintaining my calm.

On top of it, my boss chastised me for something I didn't deserve. I didn't let it rest but stuck up for myself. Now I feel I went too far, but I'm not sure if that's accurate or just the way I feel whenever I disturb the peace for my own dignity.

[Starrlight in reply to c-mac]

Wow you are busy today. I bet it feels good at the end of the day to see all that you have accomplished. It’s good that you stuck up for yourself. Better stick up with a bit of too much than none at all I think. Wishing you a good day.,.

[blackcat64013]

Hi Starrlight,Thank you for the timely reminder for us to take it easy occasionally. 👍Cooking is therapy too. It takes your mind off the anxiety onto something else 😀 I must confess its not my preferred therapeutic activity, just a necessity for someone on there own. No 🧚‍♀️ at my place.

Regards from Australia 🦘

[Starrlight in reply to blackcat64013]

Hi Blackcat yeah I think we need a balance of hard work and relaxing. I love Australia

[Joshgw]

I'm impressed you can cook. I loved to all the time, but bc of all my depression and anxiety I just can't find the energy to do so. I wish I could. I get this "inertia" that won't allow me to do anything. I hope you can find a way to relax regardless of your anxiety

[Starrlight in reply to Joshgw]

Aww thanks but I no longer cook any complicated dinners like I once had. I know it’s just at times too much when we have depression and anxiety. I will try to relax thank you for rrr we minding me it can be done.

[Dfnym]

I'm having a horrible day. I'm feeling hopeless, angry, hurt, frustrated. Not a good day today.

[Starrlight in reply to Dfnym]

I’m so sorry. I am frustrated too and scared and like you feeling hopeless. I guess we can recall that it will pass.

[Dfnym in reply to Starrlight]

I hope so. It sure doesn't feel like it. I'm having marriage problems, and it seems like this is the end. I was never good enough for her. And she is always reminding me of every wrong thing I've done. I feel like it's unfair, but I don't know. I wish I could have a third opinion. Is this really what marriage is supposed to be like? We've been married for 15 years. I love her so much. She's my life. She was my first girlfriend and the only woman I've ever been with. I wonder if there's an online forum or support group where I could talk about these things

[Joshgw in reply to Dfnym]

I'm having marriage problems too, so I can totally relate. She's also only the second person I've been with so I know that's what it's like too. We've been together for 23 years and we're on the verge of breaking up and she's also been my life. We also have a 12 yr old son and I couldn't bare it if she left. Right now, she's still here and we're in marriage counseling. But things are very awkward and we're very distant, more like roommates instead of husband and wife. And yes, I always was accused of doing everything wrong and everything was my fault.

Her main complaint is that I've never been an equal partner and relied on her to do everything, but most of that stems from my depression. I just wasn't able to. She wants me to take more responsibility for fighting my disease. But if you don't have depression you don't know what its like. I let depression define me. My attitude was I can't do it bc I have depression, you deal with it.

Then I was hospitalized. When I came out I finally realized that I am a person who has a disease, like someone who has cancer. People who have cancer fight it with chemo. I didn't do anything to fight it before. Now I have a whole new treatment team, a behavioral therapist who does DBT, different meds/treatments. I'm finally making an effort. I think that's the only reason she's still here. But there are ways to fix things. I'm trying my hardest and she understands that. If you'd like to talk more, feel free to PM me.

Josh

[Skiigyrl]

Last 2 days have been pretty good. My new affirmation has been I am ok and present. When I felt the anxiety creeping I kept saying to myself be present not future and it seems to be working.

[FifLove]

Sounds good! I always think I don’t have much to do, but end up busy all day.

[Elliott_Woods11]

Oof, my anxiety is off the charts today star! So much going on with me (yet again) but I have to say, you always seem to have a good attitude about things even when life gets rough ⭐🤍

[Starrlight in reply to Elliott_Woods11]

Thanks. So do you. I am super happy that you’re back! So sorry you have that high anxiety. I’m in a lot of pain but I’d take the pain before the anxiety.

[Elliott_Woods11 in reply to Starrlight]

Hope that pain decreases for you 🤍 Have a good night! Or day, idk where you're from 😂 much love to you star 🌟

[Starrlight in reply to Elliott_Woods11]

It’s better now. I think because of hemp oil I took. It’s night here USA near D.C. You have a good night too. ❤️

[N0410]

Not having a good day today, I've bit all the skin around my nails from my anxiety and have spent a lot of time on the couch, need to get out of this head space but I feel like I spiral and it's very difficult to come out of it without feeling like I don't really believe it..

[Starrlight in reply to N0410]

I feel your pain. My day started out a hell of anxiety and I managed to get busy and set my mind straight but ooohhh I get that high anxiety … hoping it calms down soon for you.

[Dolphin14]

I had a not so bad day after a not so good shift at work. Went for a beautiful walk. So many things to look at.

❤️🐬

Butterflies are a sign. I feel like I'm getting a message from my sister.

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Beautiful

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

Butterflies always look so perfect.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

Hadn't seen one like that in awhile. Wasn't sure it would stay put either

[Starrlight]

One time when my middle child was a couple of years old he had a cocoon and kept it safe in a little plastic big home… to have it later hatch and reveal itself…and it fluttered on his face before taking off as if to say thank you.

[Hidden]

I have been up since about 6 this morning. Just got in a little while ago from cutting fresh greens for my rabbits and chickens and feeding them. Watered my garden and now I am drinking my morning coffee. So far today is going well.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

What an awesome life you have.

[Hidden in reply to Starrlight]

I started making a little homestead a few years ago. Working with animals and having a garden helps me a lot. I am just doing the best I can with each day.

[Starrlight in reply to Hidden]

That’s all we can do. I want to live on a farm!!!

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Yesterday I tripped over a case of soda and used my forearm to block my face from hitting the wall and fell to the floor. I was able to shake it off and was ok. Today it all hurts on my right side 😂

[Starrlight in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL]

Awww poor CL3V3R