How are you coping today? #3

Mountaindewed · Nov 14, 2020 at 06:00 PM

I’ve been doing good today. I have almost all my laundry down. I just can’t shake this feeling like there is something wrong with me. Physically I mean. When I went to get something from downstairs and I came back the cat was lying exactly where I was sitting and it disturbed me because I know animals can sense diseases and infections. Even my unfriendly hissing cat who hates me is now hanging around me. It’s just unsettling.

Deilla · Nov 15, 2020 at 01:02 AM

I think I am coping well. I started on my chores and I've been journaling. I'm also enjoying coffee and relaxing with my cats.

TunedOut · Nov 15, 2020 at 03:32 AM

I usually feel good (I do right now except for very minor soreness in my knees) when I wake up in the morning. However, evenings are another matter. My legs and former injury get more sore later in the day and I have restless legs and anxiety at bedtime while feeling deeply tired. I went back on my old Gabapentin prescription (I stopped taking it because it made it easier to gain weight but now I am not that overweight anymore). I am just going to let my doctors know (I see the surgeon and my psychiatrist this week). I needed some relief and the Gabapentin is helping. I think part of the problem is that I am deeply nervous about my PET scan on Tuesday.....

jrae · Nov 15, 2020 at 04:25 AM

hanging in there. very glad my migraine meds worked today

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still super nervous though.....

Gasplessy · Nov 15, 2020 at 08:52 AM

I can't
I am angry, sad, frustrated
I wish I knew

Discombobulated · Nov 15, 2020 at 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TunedOut

I usually feel good (I do right now except for very minor soreness in my knees) when I wake up in the morning. However, evenings are another matter. My legs and former injury get more sore later in the day and I have restless legs and anxiety at bedtime while feeling deeply tired. I went back on my old Gabapentin prescription (I stopped taking it because it made it easier to gain weight but now I am not that overweight anymore). I am just going to let my doctors know (I see the surgeon and my psychiatrist this week). I needed some relief and the Gabapentin is helping. I think part of the problem is that I am deeply nervous about my PET scan on Tuesday.....

That is a lot to be going through. You are from my perspective doing amazingly well considering what you are dealing with. Good luck with the scan - I will be thinking of you on Tuesday.

Discombobulated · Nov 15, 2020 at 04:40 PM

Coping okay today. I would describe my mood as a little brittle but in all honesty these are trying times and just getting out and doing my job is enough.

Relaxed and watched some good TV when I got home and ready for bed now.

Deilla · Nov 16, 2020 at 04:06 AM

I felt sad and lonely when I woke up. But I just had some hot coffee and a veggie burger. I feel a lot better now. I will try to play a new game today.

Mountaindewed · Nov 16, 2020 at 03:27 PM

With way too much self medication and not enough offline support. The online support has been great.

Breaking Dawn · Nov 16, 2020 at 03:48 PM

Doing much better today.

Discombobulated · Nov 17, 2020 at 10:14 AM

Felt less brittle/fragile today. Every day brings new challenges but I guess we're all rolling with them.

dimi123 · 11:21 AM

Well I found this book called Un**** Yourself, its an audible book which ive never tried before but i must say its bloody brilliant. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take a listen and its toally free.

winter4me · Nov 17, 2020 at 10:47 AM

Not very happy with myself. Stuck in a rut of old emotional wounds, some of my own making, all wrong to address with the living...telling myself to shut up mostly, punctuated by doing dishes, wishing the view (a nice one) cheered me, even the sun seems cruel today...................but, in an hour, I might be dancing.

TishaBuv · Nov 17, 2020 at 10:49 AM

Accepted my emotions will tank pretty much daily. I can try to do things to lift myself.

WastingAsparagus · Nov 17, 2020 at 05:41 PM

Not too great today. I am listening to some comedic podcast but it's not helping that much.

Deilla · Nov 17, 2020 at 08:43 PM

I'm not coping well at the moment. I'm stressed about an upcoming appointment and the reasons I need it. I'm trying to decompress but my cat keeps crying. I have bent over backward for him today. I'm very upset. I guess I need to meditate.

TishaBuv · Nov 17, 2020 at 08:48 PM

I get angry and get away from him. I’m babyish in my emotions being raw now. I hear myself speaking and feel outside myself. I’m exhausted from the futile struggle. I’m just going to keep getting away. I was fine today enjoyed the alone time but down again as soon as he returned. I wish it was better.

Mountaindewed · Nov 17, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Today was going great. Then I got into a yelling match with my mom. About privacy regarding my therapy appointment. Then I calmed down and put her out of my mind. But I got bad news from my therapist. I ended up taking cough syrup at 3:45 because I was depressed and I wanted to sleep. I just don’t know if therapy is worth it anymore.

But being away sucks. It’s like that U2 song With Or Without You. I’m taking next week off for Thanksgiving so I’ll see how it goes without seeing her. Then maybe I’ll switch to every other week permenantly.

Breaking Dawn · Nov 17, 2020 at 10:31 PM

I didn't accomplish anything today, so I feel disappointed about that. I hope I do better tomorrow.

Deilla · Nov 18, 2020 at 03:05 AM

I feel better this morning, and it's peaceful at the moment. Both cats are sleeping in the living room with me. I will try to be more patient with my pets today. And I will work on showing myself some compassion. I'm doing the best I can.

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Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 15, 2020 at 01:02 AM #262 I think I am coping well. I started on my chores and I've been journaling. I'm also enjoying coffee and relaxing with my cats. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

jrae Grand Member Member Since Jun 2008 Location: WYLTK Posts: 763 15 410 hugs given	Nov 15, 2020 at 04:25 AM #264 hanging in there. very glad my migraine meds worked today . still super nervous though.....

Gasplessy Member Member Since Oct 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 404 7 554 hugs given	Nov 15, 2020 at 08:52 AM #265 I can't I am angry, sad, frustrated I wish I knew

Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,692 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Nov 15, 2020 at 04:40 PM #267 Coping okay today. I would describe my mood as a little brittle but in all honesty these are trying times and just getting out and doing my job is enough. Relaxed and watched some good TV when I got home and ready for bed now.

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 16, 2020 at 04:06 AM #268 I felt sad and lonely when I woke up. But I just had some hot coffee and a veggie burger. I feel a lot better now. I will try to play a new game today. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Mountaindewed Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2016 Location: Where the sidewalk ends Posts: 36,180 (SuperPoster!) 7 8,761 hugs given	Nov 16, 2020 at 03:27 PM #269 With way too much self medication and not enough offline support. The online support has been great. __________________ Ridin' with Biden

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Nov 16, 2020 at 03:48 PM #270 Doing much better today.

Discombobulated Grand Magnate Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 4,692 (SuperPoster!) 4 11.6k hugs given	Nov 17, 2020 at 10:14 AM #271 Felt less brittle/fragile today. Every day brings new challenges but I guess we're all rolling with them.

dimi123 New Member Member Since Nov 2020 Location: Hull Posts: 2 3	Nov 17, 2020 at 10:40 AM #272 Well I found this book called Un**** Yourself, its an audible book which ive never tried before but i must say its bloody brilliant. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take a listen and its toally free. Last edited by CANDC; Nov 17, 2020 at 11:21 AM.. Reason: remove profanity

TishaBuv Legendary Member Since Dec 2014 Location: USA Posts: 10,183 (SuperPoster!) 9 1,869 hugs given	Nov 17, 2020 at 10:49 AM #274 Accepted my emotions will tank pretty much daily. I can try to do things to lift myself. __________________ "And don't say it hasn't been a little slice of heaven, 'cause it hasn't!" . About Me--T

WastingAsparagus Student of Life Member Since Mar 2014 Location: South America Posts: 4,658 10 2,911 hugs given	Nov 17, 2020 at 05:41 PM #275 Not too great today. I am listening to some comedic podcast but it's not helping that much. __________________ "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!”

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 17, 2020 at 08:43 PM #276 I'm not coping well at the moment. I'm stressed about an upcoming appointment and the reasons I need it. I'm trying to decompress but my cat keeps crying. I have bent over backward for him today. I'm very upset. I guess I need to meditate. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Breaking Dawn Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: USA Posts: 16,689 (SuperPoster!) 4 42.2k hugs given	Nov 17, 2020 at 10:31 PM #279 I didn't accomplish anything today, so I feel disappointed about that. I hope I do better tomorrow.

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Nov 18, 2020 at 03:05 AM #280 I feel better this morning, and it's peaceful at the moment. Both cats are sleeping in the living room with me. I will try to be more patient with my pets today. And I will work on showing myself some compassion. I'm doing the best I can. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’