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I forced myself to get out my apartment today. I still feel super anxious but it’s good to be in a different environment. I’m sitting alone at my desk at work since I didn’t have enough time to take off. I’m being productive in some ways. I picked up my prescriptions, refilled a prescription, switched insurance, changed my internet provider, paid some bills, and budgeted. I’m trying to get back on track….it feels hard but I’m just doing the best I can and building little to do lists along the way (someone gave me that advice in my last post). I even brought my gym bag so I could work out. I want to swim for some reason even though it’s only 63 degrees today. Sorry for the rambling but I need to write my thoughts down and I’m not too good at journaling. If you’ve read this far I hope you’re doing good and having a great day. I’m going to try to actually do work now. Bye for now

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Bigoldogsmiles

Congratulations! That is a lot of accomplishments for one day! Good on you!

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justlexu

I hope your work goes well. I know what it's like to not want to leave for any reason. Sometimes it feels easier to just shut yourself in. I'm glad you're pushing yourself a little bit. Remember not to overdo it and to be kind to yourself. I hope you have a good day too. And I hope your work isn't too stressful.

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Rufus07

Great job! You got so much done today! Bet it feels good to be so productive 🙂

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PadThaiNoodles

I’d be happy enough with that set of accomplishments for the week. 😂

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Luna0988

Well done proud of you in some way read other steps forward inspiring me to do an effort too believe and try anything too but same time the fears are not allowing me

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PrinkPrincess in reply toLuna0988

You got this! Any step forward is progress. Just take it one step at a time.

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Arymretep

Well done you 👍

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Snowflake77

Thank you. I feel the same way. You gave me hope. Have a good day.

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majones_0608

Yep baby steps. That is what I have to do. I have agoraphobia to the point of not even being able to get the mail. Sometimes appointments force me to get out of the house. The last time I got out of the house for a more lengthy amount of time was the day after Thanksgiving shopping. I can't even work anymore and that is why I am on supplemental security income from the government also because of my schizoaffective disorder and major depression. Let's just say I have issues.

That is excellent you were able to pay your bills. I wish I could. I can only pay some of them most months because I can't afford them all. Adulting sucks! Lol

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catsrock

Great job getting so much done.

You deserve rewards, now!!!

Congrats to everything you did today! After I got out of the hospital, I got into this funk that I was having trouble getting out of. It took me a week to make myself get out of the house and drive to the grocery store. You have made great strides. I hope it gets a little easier, day by day!😍😍😍

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Casivalentina

Wow! You're a rock star! I'm proud of you. You've accomplished a ton. Good for you for pushing yourself. I need to take the initiative you're taking!

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