If you need to hear this today.....

[mizzou7016]

I'm Proud of you

Seriously, take a moment to let that sink in. You’ve been juggling so much, facing challenges head-on, and navigating through life’s ups and downs. It’s not easy, and yet, here you are, showing up every single day. That takes courage, resilience, and strength.

I believe in you!!

Yes, you. You have within you everything you need to overcome whatever obstacles are in your way. Sometimes, it might feel impossible, like you’re not sure which direction to take or how to keep going. But trust me, you’ve got this.

You'll Figure it out:

It’s okay to not have all the answers right now. Life doesn’t come with a manual, and we’re all just figuring it out as we go. Give yourself the grace to make mistakes, learn, and grow. Trust in your ability to find solutions, even if it takes time. The answers will come when you least expect them.

Keep Going!!!

Take one step at a time, even when the road ahead seems long and winding. Celebrate your small victories, no matter how insignificant they might seem. You are moving forward, even when it feels like you’re standing still.

If you needed to hear this today, know that I’m proud of you. I believe in you. You’ll figure it out. Keep going, because your journey is unique, and your story is far from over.

[Agora1]

Thanks mizzou, it's nice to hear from someone else in order to reinforce

our strengths. xx

[mizzou7016 in reply to Agora1]

posted it for myself just as much as anyone else...fighting this darkness a lot lately.....just do the best you can

[Agora1 in reply to mizzou7016]

Always, we don't need to be hard on ourselves. We get enough of that from the

outside world. xx

[Hidden]

the mind is so weak and so strong the next moment and I am just holding on for dear life all the twists and turns but battle must be fought for others and yourself

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

I don't agree with fighting battles for others....you can only go so far before they need to take over and help themselves...I am a firm believer in fighting battles with you.....but not for you.....

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

I guess but sometimes it 'seems' like fighting for son's right and basic needs as he nonverbal/can't talk and making others understand him and his moods and when he mostly frustrated at not getting what he needs

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

that is a different circumstance.....you are responsible for his safety....that is completely different,,,that can't be easy...not sure how well i would do with that...

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Stay strong ❤️‍🩹

[Nothing_but_books]

Boy did I need this today. I woke already struggling just to get up, exhausted and achy.

What I do often feels impossible. I tackle a little job, and my body won't tolerate it. So I rest and try something smaller and easier, all the while knowing I'm buried in things I've avoided too long. Work, hurt. Work more, hurt more. Work less -- or take days off to recover -- find myself buried deeper in chaos.

The big struggle is holding my head up and reminding myself I'm not lazy. I'm doing a heck of a job in these circumstances.

I think I can... I think I can... I think I can... ⛰️...🚂

[mizzou7016 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

the only time you truly fail at anything is when you completely quit trying....what you need to remember is that it's okay to not be okay....and some days....if all you do is survive the current day to "live to fight another".....then you've won the fight

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

You two BOTH, sound so strong! Everyone here sounds so strong. We might feel the hurt of trying, but we are!

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

Trust me....it is a continuous process....some days my mind is strong and I battle well....some days it is all I can do to get by that day so I can try again the next. Main thing is to never quit

[Indiegal in reply to Nothing_but_books]

I can relate to this. I've been recovering from surgery on my legs this past month and I have felt several times that I'm taking one step forward and two steps back. I want to get back to normal activity so I push myself and then have to spend the next day recovering because I did too much. I'm trying to be patient but I guess it's still be a few months to heal.

My work is also suffering. I own my own business so I've worked a lot less and can only sit at my desk for a few hours before my legs and feet swell. I feel exhausted from any amount of activity anymore.

So I get how frustrating it can be. Taking small steps or trying new things that require less activity are some things I'm trying. You are not lazy. You're working through something fully able-bodied people don't have to deal with every day.

Obviously I don't know what your health issues are, but it seems like you're trying and that's the biggest part of the battle. Giving up is easier and you're trying to do things even with the pain. So give yourself the credit you deserve. I hope you can get through this tough time and feel better.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Indiegal]

Yes, finally. Neither of us is lazy, you clearly understand what I'm talking about.

For me, swelling in my lower legs and feet is the end of functioning that day. Nothing makes the swelling reduce except a night in bed. Edema makes the pain that's already there so much worse it's crazy-making. I've tried all kinds of things that are supposed to help, but nothing does.

[Indiegal in reply to Nothing_but_books]

I'm so sorry to hear that. I've had to elevate my legs at night and at some points throughout the day. Ice and ibuprofen helped too. I'm sure you've tried all of those typical treatments. I have noticed my swelling gets better the days I don't sit or stand too much.

I hope they figure out what's causing the edema and can treat it. How long has this been going on for you? You will get through this though so keep your head up and know you are doing the best you can.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Indiegal]

That's great. Knowing how to alleviate pain is huge.

I know for certain what caused my edema. It happened overnight when I was given a huge, off label dose of neurontin for pain. More than twenty years ago. It did nothing to help me, and the list of the ways it damaged me permanently is... I don't want to think of it.

We're both doing what we can to be well. I love the suggestion to keep my head up. That's hard, and so important.

[Icecream1954]

Thank you so much! I often feel that no one understands just how hard it is to keep going. I don't get very many (if any) "atta-girls" and encouragements, so it brightened my day to see your post. People can't see what's going on inside us....the relentlessness of mental illness, anxiety, depression, and how exhausting it can be. We can look "normal" and appear to be "better," but the issues don't disappear. Every day is a struggle for me.....to find distractions, to keep busy, to find hope, to keep trying through the disappointments. Reading the many, many, many posts from people like me, helps me know I'm not the only one. Blessings to you!

[Hidden in reply to Icecream1954]

Atta-girl! :DThanks for spreading kindness

[mizzou7016 in reply to Icecream1954]

I am a very high functioning person with ptsd gad and depression. I totally understand

[catsrock]

Thank you

[Irishisme]

thanks for this 💚

[Indiegal]

Thanks for posting this! I needed to hear this today.

I had surgery a month ago on my legs and have been less mobile and not able to do a lot. Then a few days ago I found out I had an infection and am not feeling well from it. So I'm taking it easy again after I was finally getting ready to go out and do more. My mental health hasn't been good this past month being stuck at home so much and it's affecting work and other aspects of my life, which I don't have much of a social life. I keep trying to look into the future when I'll be better than before in a few months, but it's hard to be patient.

Taking one step at a time and celebrating small victories is something I need to focus on. And I have to keep telling myself it's ok that I'm not ok now and can't do the things I want now. But when I can start hiking again in a few months without pain and have the energy to get more done, it'll be worth it. Thanks for sharing this! 😀