Disappointed

[GrillMan]

I have a therapy appointment today, but I am disappointed in myself and reluctant to share my failures of the week. My homework was to increase self care and find a support group. Sadly, I only did half of it. The holiday weekend was overstimulating with social events and I pushed myself too hard to fit in. I was exhausted by Wednesday and just laid around and did nothing. I guess I still haven't learned to pace myself and am beating myself up because I only see failure in my life. Thanks for listening.

[hypercat54]

Hi don't be so hard on yourself. You did half of what you promised so that is success.

You went to social events so that is also a success. When your head tells you negative things try and counter it with positive ones as well.

Its hard making the effort at first but it soon becomes a good habit.

After all its not easy doing things in the state you are in so well done on your achievements.

[Stilltrying2]

Hello GrillMan,

I agree with the others, don’t be so hard on yourself. You did accomplish something this week that you should be proud of. You planted that beautiful butterfly/ hummingbird garden. You have something to be proud of.

[GrillMan in reply to Stilltrying2]

Thank you very much 👍

[BlueAgave]

You shouldn't be worried. That's what therapy is for. A good therapist isn't going to scold you or try to make you feel bad that you didn't accomplish everything. You did what you could.

[Starrlight]

It’s all good. We understand. We’ve been there. Love yourself

❤️⭐️

[Midori]

Holiday weekends disrupt everything, even progress in self help. Don't feel bad about it, progress is like ocean waves, some are big and some small, and you can't always progress as fast as you would like, but anything you have achieved from your therapist's list is a win!

It's an exhausting business.

She probably gave you a fairly large choice to pick from, and didn't expect you to go full speed at it. It's like how to eat an elephant; one bite at a time!

Cheers Midori

[GrillMan in reply to Midori]

Thanks Midori. My therapist was actually amazed at what I got done.

[Midori]

Thought she would be!

Cheers, Midori