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time for 10

Posted by justyourlaugh on July 14, 2003, at 21:31:54

1. my hands stopped shaking
2. painted today
3. c brought home smokes
4. i am getting on with things
5. kids are happy despite my actions
6. my father said i was "glowing" and he was happy to see me
7. i can sleep at night
8. i am not sleeping my days away
9. i can hear the kids laughing
10. lenard cohen...
i am full of guilt yet its not going to destroy me today!!!..one day at a time...one minute...thanks for listening...
j:)

 

Re: time for 10 » justyourlaugh

Posted by susan C on July 14, 2003, at 21:58:22

In reply to time for 10, posted by justyourlaugh on July 14, 2003, at 21:31:54

I like that "10"
Here are mine

1. I went swimming
2. my shoulders are sore
3. I look back one year and see the results of trying very hard
4. I tried hard, now everything seems effortless
5. I washed the dishes
6. I am not productive each day, but each week I can see a little progress
7. I know I can not drive anymore (I tried it last week) and it is ok.
8. I know I can not work any more, that I am disabled, that I have a limit.
9. I am getting to know that limit, like a favorite coat I can put on, and it fits.
10. I am understanding my expectations before were way to high.
oh, and I have to add one more,
11. I thank my friends here for their self reflections, that help me see myself.

Mouse with only paws.

 

Re: time for 10 » justyourlaugh

Posted by Miller on July 15, 2003, at 1:37:09

In reply to time for 10, posted by justyourlaugh on July 14, 2003, at 21:31:54

Hi Boo,

I have been thinking of you a lot. I am glad to see you are doing well. I sure miss you, though. I am ecstatic that you painted. How did that feel? Like coming home at all?

Boo, you are definately on your way to wellness. It's ok to have some slip-ups. My shrink told me they are necessary for some people so they can let go of the hurt and anger. I must be one of those people, too.

Soon we will both be in the land of the normal. We will be able to look on these days and think fondly of our struggles and how much we have learned. Let's do it together, hand in hand.

Good-night, my friend. I miss you.

-Miller

 

Re: time for 10

Posted by Tabitha on July 15, 2003, at 1:47:17

In reply to time for 10, posted by justyourlaugh on July 14, 2003, at 21:31:54

Not sure I can make it to 10 but here goes..
1. flipped the mattress all by myself
2. breeze from the fan feels nice
3. tried a new recipe tonight
4. not feeling too bad considering fresh breakup.
5. therapist said I've quit turning on myself when I'm down, and that shows growth.
6. got thru my 330 email messages from vacation time.
7. therapy tomorrow.
8. made car service appointment for wednesday-- after long procrastination.
9. hopeful about finding a mate. no reason, just hopeful.
10. I made it to ten!

 

trying for ten...

Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 20:09:17

In reply to Re: time for 10, posted by Tabitha on July 15, 2003, at 1:47:17

1. let's start at two and come back to this
2. I am posting again and am happy about that.
3. I am trying to like being lost a little more.
4. I found out that yesterdays bike spill did not "totall" redislcated my elbow.
5. I am reading a great book-- "ethon frome"
6. Darn, I always have trouble with 6's
7. an old friend called and I told her how I really felt about some of our "family"
8. In doing 7, I was assertive without being spiteful.
9. I have decided not just to take courses for the hell of it anymore.
10. Someone send me some new live Miles Davis and the quality is great, thus making me want to get creative.

**Going back to one, there is someone who else in the world that as Pooh like qualities, yet feels like piglet.

 

time for 10 I hide » justyourlaugh

Posted by susan C on July 15, 2003, at 20:58:16

In reply to time for 10, posted by justyourlaugh on July 14, 2003, at 21:31:54

And maybe our lives will look like this some time in the future:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/130531_trunk14.html

Here are ten personal problems I hide (or try to hide)(even from myself):
1. I have been bipolar all my life
2. I don't understand numbers that contain more than 5 zeros
3. I am on SSDI, it wasn't hard to get
4. my sex drive is "0"
5. I can not "do" "6s and 7s" ie 6X8 or 7X8
6. I bite my nails and occassionally pick my nose.
7. I have lost friends because I made promises I didn't keep
8. I am unable to drive due to my disability, I use specialized public transportation.
9. I often take myself out to eat, by myself.
10. I lie.

 

Re: trying for ten...redux

Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 21:07:08

In reply to trying for ten..., posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 20:09:17

1. let's start at two and come back to this
2. I am posting again and am happy about that.
3. I am trying to like being lost a little more.
4. I found out that yesterdays bike spill did not "totally" redislcate my elbow.
5. I am reading a great book-- "ethon frome"
6. Darn, I always have trouble with 6's--now replaced by thinking it funny that I am concered for typos in "10's"
7. an old friend called and I told her how I really felt about some of "'our family'"--circle of friends
8. In doing 7, I was assertive without being spiteful.
9. I have decided not just to take courses for the hell of it anymore.
10. Someone send me some new live Miles Davis and the quality is great, thus making me want to get creative.

**Going back to one, there is someone who else in the world that has Pooh like qualities, yet feels like piglet.

 

Re: time for 10...this will take some work.

Posted by Sabina on July 16, 2003, at 0:16:42

In reply to time for 10, posted by justyourlaugh on July 14, 2003, at 21:31:54

1. I cried a few times, but it didn't turn into a full-on, hysteric jag.
2. I'm sticking with my meds even though I doubt them.
3. My dog didn't kill any cats today! (The one from Sunday jumped over our fence...there was nothing anyone could've done and I'm slowly coming to terms with it.)
4. I have control over my bodily functions, I can walk, and see, and listen to music.
5. Everyone has something wrong with them. I'm not substandard, weak, or botched because of my illness.
6. I have a few very good friends who would do anything for me and don't judge me.
7. Even though I am not well enough to achieve any of my goals at this time, I do have goals to work toward.
8. I'm glad I found this site.
9. I'm not having all of the SE's I could be having, only some of them.
10. I still have hope that we will all get (at least a little) better.

 

That was nice, sailor. (nm)

Posted by kara lynne on July 16, 2003, at 19:51:17

In reply to Re: trying for ten...redux, posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 21:07:08

 

Re: trying for ten : - ) (nm) » lostsailor

Posted by noa on July 17, 2003, at 18:24:29

In reply to trying for ten..., posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 20:09:17

 

Re: time for 10.. : - ) (nm) » Sabina

Posted by noa on July 17, 2003, at 18:28:13

In reply to Re: time for 10...this will take some work., posted by Sabina on July 16, 2003, at 0:16:42

 

Re: time for 10 » justyourlaugh

Posted by noa on July 17, 2003, at 18:42:56

In reply to time for 10, posted by justyourlaugh on July 14, 2003, at 21:31:54

How are you doing today and the past few days, JYL?

Here is my attempt at 10:

1. I didn't cry at work today, or yesterday or the day before, either. (Hey, that coulda counted for 3, really!)
2. It was hard to get out of bed today, but I did make it into work, albeit late, but at least I made it in.
3. I had time for a nap this afternoon, which helped as I am still behind in my sleep debt.
4. My sleep debt is due to socializing! Yes, I was at a party Sunday until the wee hours of Monday. Very rare for me.
5. I went to the gym 2 times this week--first time in about a year, I think--and it felt good.
6. I weighed myself and was pleasantly surprised to see that I hadn't gained weight since last weighing (when I was last at the gym) even though it sure has felt like I've gained a lot. I concluded it must be that it feels like I gained weight because I gained fat and lost muscle. But I felt hopeful that I could get muscle back and lose some fat if I continue exercising.
7. I got my passport application filed just in the nick of time.
8. I managed to eat green vegetables pretty much every day in the past week. And fish twice.
9. Yesterday, while in the middle of being 'stuck' on something, in an OCD way, I confided in my trusted co-worker about it. It felt good to tell her, and she was supportive.
10. I met a deadline today--writing up my professional goal--required by managers at work--and managed to identify something that is real but doesn't make me feel vulnerable to the bully boss. This was also done with the help of the trusted colleague.

 

Re: wow! veggies, gym, *and* socializing? (nm) » noa

Posted by Sabina on July 17, 2003, at 20:29:49

In reply to Re: time for 10 » justyourlaugh, posted by noa on July 17, 2003, at 18:42:56

 

Re: wow! veggies, gym, *and* socializing? » Sabina

Posted by noa on July 17, 2003, at 21:24:58

In reply to Re: wow! veggies, gym, *and* socializing? (nm) » noa, posted by Sabina on July 17, 2003, at 20:29:49

Well, Sabina, I didn't make it to the gym today. Or yesterday or the day before. Just Sunday and Monday. I wanted to go all these days, but just couldn't get myself there. I'm sorry, too, as my legs are restless--shaking, bouncing, etc. I have bad akithisia, and although the exercise doesn't get rid of it, it feels good while I'm exercising--feels like it is calming the akithisia. The effect helps mildly afterwards, but at least it is something. So tonight, I am very bouncy restless.

I hope I can get back to the gym soon so it won't end up being an episode of two visits in a year!

And as for the vegies, I didn't manage it tonight. But I did heat up a spinach pie, so maybe that counts, even though it isn't fresh vegies. I also didn't have any fruit today, which I'd been doing well with in recent weeks. Oh well.

 

Re: still inspiring to me » noa

Posted by Sabina on July 17, 2003, at 23:18:02

In reply to Re: wow! veggies, gym, *and* socializing? » Sabina, posted by noa on July 17, 2003, at 21:24:58

I haven't been to the gym in weeks. They actually rang with a courtesy call this morning to check on me, which was nice. At first my problem was due to super evil kooky SE's from a med I should've never been on in the first place. I was waaay too tweaked for the outside world. I think I'm on track with a better Dx and med now and I'm slowly adjusting, so I'm hoping to get back on the treadmill and in the pool by the end of next week. It seems like if I can just do that one thing - go to the gym - then so many other things fall into place more naturally. I eat more fruit, drink more water, drink less alcohol, have proper sleep cycles, and feel better about myself in general. BTW, spinach pie rocks and definitely counts!

 

Re: Those are great!!! (nm) » noa

Posted by Dinah on July 18, 2003, at 9:52:04

In reply to Re: time for 10 » justyourlaugh, posted by noa on July 17, 2003, at 18:42:56

 

Re: still inspiring to me » Sabina

Posted by susan C on July 18, 2003, at 10:48:02

In reply to Re: still inspiring to me » noa, posted by Sabina on July 17, 2003, at 23:18:02

Hi, what you wrote reminded me so much of how I felt last year. I kept saying, if I can do one thing, just one thing, that will be a big accomplishment.

How is it that we can be going though such awful times and still know, just know, that by taking one step at a time, things will get better. Even when we can't see it, and the difficult times go on for a long time.

The amount of strength and courage it takes is phenominal and I send you my sincerest best wishes and encouragement to keep going.

And, Yes, Spinach Pie is a vegetable. Much more so in my book than Ketsup!!!

mouse in the pool

 

Re: i think i can, i think i can... (nm) » susan C

Posted by Sabina on July 18, 2003, at 15:11:29

In reply to Re: still inspiring to me » Sabina, posted by susan C on July 18, 2003, at 10:48:02

 

Re: i think i can, i think i can...LOL (nm) » Sabina

Posted by susan C on July 18, 2003, at 16:43:57

In reply to Re: i think i can, i think i can... (nm) » susan C, posted by Sabina on July 18, 2003, at 15:11:29

 

I've started working out...

Posted by whiterabbit on July 18, 2003, at 17:57:01

In reply to Re: still inspiring to me » noa, posted by Sabina on July 17, 2003, at 23:18:02

For an entire hour, I didn't think I would like it or be able to stick with it, but after a good workout I feel great! I developed my own routine
and I time myself...the hour just flies by. Here's my workout in case anyone else wants to try it:

5:00-5:05 - 5 Jumping Jacks
5:05-5:15 - Rest
5:15-5:20 - 5 Sit-Ups
5:20-5:30 - Smoke break
5:30-5:35 - Neck Rolls
5:35-5:45 - Coffee & Donut
5:45-6:00 - Cool down, stretch

Whew! You start your morning that way every day and you'll be ready to take on the world!

 

Re: I've started working out... » whiterabbit

Posted by fallsfall on July 18, 2003, at 18:31:51

In reply to I've started working out..., posted by whiterabbit on July 18, 2003, at 17:57:01

I couldn't do the first thing - get out of bed at 5AM

 

Re: I've started working out...

Posted by noa on July 18, 2003, at 19:17:36

In reply to Re: I've started working out... » whiterabbit, posted by fallsfall on July 18, 2003, at 18:31:51

But for the 5 am and the smokes (I'm sure I could find something to substitute for the smokes, tho), sounds like a workout I'd enjoy, too!!

 

It's a punishing but flexible routine...

Posted by whiterabbit on July 18, 2003, at 20:30:49

In reply to Re: I've started working out..., posted by noa on July 18, 2003, at 19:17:36

That's the beauty of it. Say, if you don't like the 5:00 am start time because you're not an insomniac who never sleeps anyway so what difference does it make, or you didn't just finally stumble your drunken self through the door at sunrise so why not work out...

You can adapt the workout to your normal vampire routine by starting at 5:00 pm, as soon as you get out of bed. Smoking is optional, I try to encourage non-smokers to start but if they're not ready, they're welcome to join us AS LONG AS they don't make faces or cough or make snide remarks.
They can bite their nails or feel free to indulge in the bad habit of their choice during the break.


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