Living with mental illness, daily struggles and triumphs

[DHH]

Went to the gym this morning which always makes me feel that I’ve accomplished something. It’s easy to be anonymous there.

Bright sunshine now after a snowy morning. Sunshine always helps.

A neighbor called and invited me to lunch on the 24th, we’ll see. The anxiety building up to it is never worth the event itself.

How are you doing today?

 

[Ruthanne]

I'm doing alright but it's pretty cold. I may take a cab to the store today or this week.

It's been pretty difficult dealing with some neighbors but at least right now they are quiet.

 

[Ruthanne]

I

Went to the gym this morning which always makes me feel that I’ve accomplished something. It’s easy to be anonymous there.

Bright sunshine now after a snowy morning. Sunshine always helps.

A neighbor called and invited me to lunch on the 24th, we’ll see. The anxiety building up to it is never worth the event itself.

How are you doing today?

I, too, get anxious when invited somewhere. I guess I try not to focus on it as much and also do some meditation to relax. Sometimes it helps and sometimes not.

 

[DHH]

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I, too, get anxious when invited somewhere. I guess I try not to focus on it as much and also do some meditation to relax. Sometimes it helps and sometimes not.

Thanks for the tip about meditation. That’s the kind of thing I’m hoping we can share. Too often I think I’m the only one dealing with stuff like this.

 

[Ruthanne]

Thanks for the tip about meditation. That’s the kind of thing I’m hoping we can share. Too often I think I’m the only one dealing with stuff like this.

No you're not alone! There are lots on this site who deal with their mental health.

 

[Medusa]

Thanks for the tip about meditation. That’s the kind of thing I’m hoping we can share. Too often I think I’m the only one dealing with stuff like this.

If I can add to the meditation tip, you may already know this, but you don't necessarily have to be sitting still to do it. I find it much easier to focus my mind on meditative imagery and breathing if I'm doing something else with my body, e.g. walking, stretching.

 

[DHH]

No you're not alone! There are lots on this site who deal with their mental health.

I was hoping for a thread where we could share and help each other, but I don’t think it will happen.

 

[DHH]

If I can add to the meditation tip, you may already know this, but you don't necessarily have to be sitting still to do it. I find it much easier to focus my mind on meditative imagery and breathing if I'm doing something else with my body, e.g. walking, stretching.

That makes sense. I remember a sense of calm while walking my dog. I could just relax and just enjoy it. Haven’t had that since she passed.

 

[Medusa]

That makes sense. I remember a sense of calm while walking my dog. I could just relax and just enjoy it. Haven’t had that since she passed.

I'm sorry you lost your friend. I know that loss too.

 

[Ruthanne]

That makes sense. I remember a sense of calm while walking my dog. I could just relax and just enjoy it. Haven’t had that since she passed.

I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my dog this year and it's rough without her.

 

[Ruthanne]

I was hoping for a thread where we could share and help each other, but I don’t think it will happen.

Give it time. People come to this site at all different hours and days so I think there will be more joining in.

 

[Rosemary2025]

I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 20. It was definitely a life-changer, and not in a good way.

 

[Babs2u]

I was never directly diagnosed with depression but I once saw the word on the screen when the doctir stepped out of the room. Why he never said anythying is beyond me and I didn't ask.