Success

[Bluey_moon]

Hi all, 

I had an appointment with my psycologist today after 4 weeks of not seeing her. 

I am encouraged she thinks my insight is great and I am making great advancements! 

We also decided my GAD has morphed into mild OCD as I had suspected! But my strategies appear to be having a great effect especially the last few days! 

And I have finally realised, I'm a pretty special person who doesn't need to be perfect! I just need to be me! 

Love and hugs, 

skye 

[Elizabeth CP]

I am glad you are feeling good after seeing your psychologist. I recently read a book about perfectionism and how bad it is. I essence it said we are all meant to be unique human beings with our own talents and purpose and trying to reach some perfect ideal stops us from being who we really are and reaching our potential. I thought it made a lot of sense. i am still working on accepting who I am rather than comparing myself unfavourably with others. You recognising yourself as a special person and not needing to be perfect is great.

I hope you continue improving and developing strategies to help. I also had a positive session with my psychologist today. I have some new things to try to acheive this week.

[Durras]

Hi Bluey Moon,

I am so happy for you that your appointment went really well, it seems like you have found an excellent psychologist whom you feel comfortable with.

I'm exceptionally happy for you that your making great advancements in your personal journey, having wonderful insights and strategies to find who you are as your own person and to help you move forward.

Well done bluey moon I am really happy for you and keep going.

These past few days I have had such an awesome time with my 15 year old daughter. Not long ago I was feeling really estranged from her (I think that is the word) like I couldn't connect with her, never knew what to say, to scared to say anything and it was so bad I was uncomfortable being around her.

But these past couple of days have been amazing she has opened up to me about things going on with her so with out thinking I started talking to her about my depression and I feel closer to her then I have done in a long time. We are making plans and goals for things we want to do together, such as exercising, healthy eating, meditating she is going to help me and support me more with quitting smoking.

I feel now and woke up now this morning feeling really excited, with a bounce in my stride and feeling like I have overcome one of my battles too and beat one of my demons of negativity with being a bad, useless and worthless mum.

Once again well done Bluey Moon and I give you a proud hug

Durras

[Elizabeth CP]

I am really pleased for you Durras. It is devastating when we feel disconnected from our children and wonderful when we reconnect. It is great you are able to set some goals & plans with her to move forward in a positive way.

Good luck with your plans and don't forget if you slip up that is normal as a human being Just get back on track and try again. 

[Dwwmills]

Hi Skye.

I’m so happy that things are going better for you at the moment. You have put in a lot of hard work and deserve some results. Please take the time to truly acknowledge the progress you are making and how good it feels when this happens. This is what kept me going through the inevitable rough patches we have, dealing with anxiety. The realisation that we really can make a difference by the efforts we put in is very empowering.

The other thing you should congratulate yourself on is how persistent you have been trying to tackle anxiety. This is only my opinion but I think the longer people persist the better their outcomes will be. It gives you time to learn, acquire knowledge, find out what works, what doesn’t work and put it all into practice.

Keep going you’re doing very well.

Dean

[Bluey_moon]

Thank you Elizabeth, Durras and Dean, 

Your words of encouragement and advice are a big part of the reason I find the strength to keep chipping away. The support I have received is a blessing!

Elizabeth I am so glad you have had an encouraging time with you psycologist too! Good luck trying your new strategies! 

Dean, your advice and calming words have been a saviour at times when my anxiety was at its worst and I shall remain ever thankful! 

To you, Durras, warm hugs for you, I am so glad you could reconnect with your daughter, you sound like a really good mum!!!!