rough time

[outlander]

That was fast! Its a triangle atm though @Zoe7

[Zoe7]

Shouldn't take too long (I hope) @outlander - it was in one of my folders...

[Appleblossom]

Yep that makes a difference @Zoe7

Hey @outlander 

[outlander]

Im keeping watch @Zoe7 im looking forward to seeing it

It sounds stupid but my anxiety is still up. Not externally anymore and more chilled but on the inside its like a bottle its swirling around but not actually going anywhere. Its rather frustrating hopefully it does continue to ease though.

[Zoe7]

You have done a lot of work on yourself tonight @outlander and that you should be proud of. The anxiety doesn't just go away because we want it to - we have to work on it - baby steps Hon - and you are taking them 

[outlander]

@Appleblossom ❤

Thanks @Zoe7 i am happy with the list and plan, thank you for helping me ❤ no i wish it would just dissapear its just at the uncomfortable stage at the moment

[Zoe7]

deep breathing Hon - slowly ina and out - helps control your heart-rate and lessen the anxiety just a little @outlander

[Former-Member]

Wow! What a beautiful picture you’ve done @Zoe7 💜 Is it paint or pencil?

amazing work. 💖💖

Not a lot to say @outlander 💖

just popping by really. 

👋

[Zoe7]

It's paint @Former-Member - took a while but I am happy with how it turned out - thank you for the compliment 

[MDT]

@outlander making lists is a really good form of self care

I have a list too, make one every 4 days or so just to keep tabs on what i gotta do each day.

Mine is as follows for today

Organise reschedule of flights for fiji
Send in writing sample for a job
Organise newsletter for network
Look up ESL'
Meeting for youth volunteering

In terms of self care I reward my efforts with a game or something on the PC, TV show, comedy, gym, coffee, walk, internet shopping (bought a book the other day which I'm starting).

As I go through it I cross them out, feels good to cross them out because it means it's done forever.

I have a few things for tomorrow already.

The best thing to remember is that it's a simple form of having a bit of control over your MH. It means you can get things done. Life aint easy, so it's okay if you don't manage to get all of the things done.