How are you coping today? #3

Today I am doing a lot better than normally do most days. I usually get the rush feeling starting from my feet working it’s way up and in my chest I get anxious and get shaky and my anxiety start to fire up and I start to over think thing in my mind which to my self are my outcomes of what I assume is happening with a person and I just lock my self and don’t talk to anyone I keep to my self because that emotion was triggered and it is one of the worst feelings I have ever felt . Working on my self and emotions. It takes a lot to admit it.

I'm having a difficult morning. I'm not sleeping well and I've been stress-eating. I tried to distract myself with a game, but I'm not really interested in it. I'm bored and vaping a lot. So I'm not coping well.

The last few days, I’ve been laying low...resting..lots of selfcare. Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria flare up. If you wanna make chronic illnesses laugh, tell them ur plans. Lol 😂😬🙄🙃 #LivingRare #LivingTeal #BeyondHAE #ChronicIdiopathicUrticaria #Fibromyalgia #Hashimoto #Asthma

I did good today. I didn’t go to my afternoon group because I had no idea I signed up for an afternoon group that would start 10 minutes after talking on the phone. And I was super burned out as it is. I am in a **** ton of pain right now and I wish I had some sleeping meds but I can’t take them and I need to just manage things on my own. I have tylenol that I was told I could take so I’ll probably take a couple.

I feel tired no.I went to bed early last night,early for me, 10pm.I slept until 2.30am,got up and ate toast.Was awake for an hour then slept again until 6am.Then I cleaned the carpets.It was with dry powder,you sprinkle it over the carpets,brush it in with a brush and then vacumn.The carpets are much fresher and brighter and smell good.That activity tired me out so I am going to rest until daylight before I get a bucket of soapy water and wash the walls,skirtings,doors and light switches.Then after more rest,later this afternoon the plan is for me to do some ironing.I am actually depressed,keep busy distracts me from the emotional pain,and I want to get the house spic and span for christmas.I am not going to let things slide and come across as a slob.So in a way that makes me feel better about my self.Right now as I exerted effort doing the carpets it is ok to rest up for a couple hours.Especially seeing as I can express my negativity here on the forum.

I'm struggling. I'm having a hard time sleeping and I was stress eating earlier.

I watched a really good mental health tv program this morning on KPBS. I feel encouraged.

I didn't manage to clean the walls, skirtings,doors and light switches but I will get that done tomorrow.I spent a good two hours ironing this afternoon so I am pleased to have got the bulk of the ironing done.There is a bit more to do but I am certain I will get that finished tomorrow.Also tomorrow or monday I have two boxes of old paperwork to sort through get my details erases for confidentiality and place in recycling bags.I have achieved a lot and will have got a lot done by the close of monday.There are also the usual chores to do Monday,clean the bathroom,empty bins put black bin bags out for the binmen to collect.

After the ironing today I had a rest,then I ordered a Big Mac and fries,diet coke and apple pie,Had it delivered and ate it.Just finished it.I put the heating on cos it was cold,changed into my nightie.I am wrapped in blankets and comfortable on the sofa now.Waiting for the evenings entertainment on tv to start.One of my cats,is sitting next to me the other is asleep upstairs in her basket.I texted my sister today and we had a chat.I think I coped well today,managed to distract from my depression.

Another way I coped was to make plans for next week.I am going to the food store on Tuesday to buy alcohol and also fruit to take to my mum on thursday,she likes figs.I am taking her clemintines and grapes too, a cinnamon pastry and some brandy and coke,also taking her wrapped xmas presents.I am visiting her thursday.While at the food store I will buy nuts for myself for xmas and some biscuits.I will drink tea and have a cake at the cafe there.Tuesday when I get home I have a zoom therapy session.Wedsnesday I have an appointment at the eye clinic for a glaucoma check.Thursday as I already said I am visiting my mum in her care home.Friday I have to go to my doctors surgery for a blood test,then at 4pm I am meeting my niece and we are going to see the new Wonder Woman 1984 film and having a meal at Wagamama after that.Saturday chores day.Sunday I am putting new net curtains up,new tablecloths,put up xmas tree,its a small one and sits on my pine table.Then its the run up to xmas,I am going to the cafe to hang out christmas eve,christmas day and Boxing day I am chilling out home alone with my cats.On the 27th my niece is coming to my place and we are doing a xmas day together.Meal ,drinks and desserts and open presents,watch DVDs and catch up have a laugh.

I’m not coping well today or for some time. So I decided to join this online forum. Hoping it’ll prove helpful!
Have a great day everyone!

I’ve been using TV today to distract myself and I need to ask my providers what the difference is between leisurely watching a ton of TV and watching TV to avoid things and for distraction from unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. Because I did do laundry and I took a shower. I haven’t had any unhealthy thoughts of S or SH. I’m kind of down in the dumps but I’m also super tired and in pain so I didn’t want to do anything today but watch TV. I had no other obligations either or anywhere to be.

Listening to upbeat music to try to get me to feel better emotionally.

I'm trying the best I can but doing a poor job of it. It seems like right now, I'm feeling at my lowest than I've felt in a while.

Welcome to PC, @NeedSUPPORTplease! I'm glad you decided to join. I've been helped a lot here. I wish you all the best!

I'm doing alright this morning. I've been playing my game and I had a cappuccino. I also did some meditation twice last night. I plan to meditate again when I go back to bed.

So far so good.

I was unable to do the cleaning that I wanted to do today.I overdid the chores yesterday,and last night I didn't sleep well.
My body and muscles were aching today and I was sleepy,I had lots of rest and naps.I did sort the bins and put them out and put compost out
and the pots and pans and dishes are in the sink waiting to be washed.

I am going to fry chips for dinner with egg and fried halloumi.Later,though at 4.15pm.

Ive got the radio on ,listening to Jonnie Walker's music from the 70'S.

Mostly slept today so I suppose that is coping ok.

Reading over some group notes. Trying to calm myself down about next week. I need to find a way to ditch the caffeine. That would help majorly. Also not reading or watching the news. I’ve had a lot of news on lately. I’m trying to spread my meals out more. Also the meds I’m not supposed to take are hidden from me but I don’t have an urge to take them. I know these anxious thoughts will go away. I need to just do the exposure therapy because I know what the issue is. I’m trying to just control what I can and accept what I can’t. I can’t control the results of my ultrasound but I can control how I react and how I can take care of myself if something does show up.

Some days i can cope thanks to medications
But it's so hard to realize that I waited 30+ years before receiveing the cure
I lost so much, basic needs like a job

Today has been difficult,I ve been low depressed and felt groggy,Now I feel a bit better.I am looking forward to tomorrow which I have planned as a day of complete rest and on Tuesday I am going to do food shopping,mainly to buy fruit to take to mum at her care home and a few xmas treats to nibble on for me and mum.
I am visiting mu thursday I think I mentioned that earlier.Also on Tuesday I have a zoom session with my psychologist.I want to talk about the anxious thoughts I have and how they wind me up ask how to overcome them without medications.
I feel some anger today at the world the whole situation with corona getting me down.

I hope tomorrow is a better day and that my emotions don't frag me down like they did today.
I will post tomorrow on this thread how I am getting on.

Yes, these are very difficult times; that's for sure. And I think most of us are trying so hard to get through it the best we can. Each of us has quite a long story to tell. I love all of you so much for sharing your experiences, thoughts, & feelings. I'm quite a loner, but I feel like we, at least certain ones of us, are a family.