Share your achievements, small or big!

[Beltane]

Another nice little topic to chat about 🙂

It's really important to those of us with mental issues to hold on to our achievements and successes, especially the ones over our illnesses. Each and every achievement, no matter how small you might think it is, is so important. We should celebrate and take pride in each achievement- because each one is a step towards recovery.

So in this topic I'd like us to share our successes. You can post as often as you like, every time you have an achievement or success you'd like to share (even if you think "but it wasn't that big a deal"). Yes it IS a big deal! Fighting an illness is hard work, so lets celebrate all our achievements!

When i first fought my anxiety, my very very first challenge was to drive to the local shops. And I achieved it, and boy did I celebrate. Might not sound like much to someone else, but to me it was like climbing Mount Everest while wearing shorts and thongs (i imagine). So you better believe I went home and danced around my house celebrating my success!

My most recent achievement I am celebrating is: I attended my first job interview in 3 years that i did NOT take any anti-anxiety medication whatsoever for. Every other interview in the last 3 years i've needed strong anti-anxiety medication. But after much therapy and hard work, i learned more and more coping skills. I was nervous about not taking the medication as I was so used to doing it, but not only did i get through the interview but i did it calmly and kept my anxiety well under control. I'm pretty proud of myself!

(Also I got the job- yay- but unfortunately i cant accept it due to other reasons. But I'm still celebrating being offered a job!!!)

So lets hear it! Whats a recent achievement, positive step or success you made? Take pride in it and celebrate it!!

[Guest_322]

Guys...

Thank you so much.

Narelle, it's lovely to see you here and I so appreciated your kindness especially as I know you're struggling yourself.

Good on you for spending some time out of bed. Even short bursts here and there is amazing when you're struggling. I hope Buddy gives you lots of cuddles.

Ms Purple, I'm touched by your words. Thank you.

Bad days can really test you. They're friggin' exhausting and painful.

Mad props to you for getting through a very rough MH day. I'm glad you found the strength to see your GP even though weren't really feeling it. It sounds like dinner with friends helped lift your spirit a little. Thank goodness for friends, right?

And super glad today has been better. You deserve happiness too.

Dottie x

[Music_Freak]

I did 3 loads of washing and changed my sheets, when I'd been putting it off for I forget how long

[Doolhof]

Good morning Everyone,

My achievement today is going to be when I sit down and do some crafts. I'm going to get the sewing machine out and try to make some little birds from material. I also have a quilt I hope to work on.

Yesterday I managed to save a baby Galah from two crows who were attacking it. I put the galah in a box for a while to keep it warm and quite. When I went to see if it was okay to release it outside, the darn thing bit me!

Don't ever stick your finger inside a galah's beak! I had to try to pry the beak open with my other hand. I was in agony! The galah flew away and looked okay so that is the main thing.

It may not have been an achievement, maybe a good deed. I have a lasting reminder of that dear little galah on my thumb!

Wishing you all a day where positive thoughts and happiness flood your minds and souls.

Cheers all from Mrs. D.

[Music_Freak]

I managed to make a phone call, even though I was feeling anxious and sick.

I burst into tears, but whatever...

[Doolhof]

Hi Music Freak,

I am with you. I had to make a phone call this morning that my husband usually does for me, as he was away I had to do it. Thankfully the lady on the other end was very helpful and kind so it all went well.

The anxiety and tears still came though! It is done now so I can feel pleased about that!

I have almost finished the quilt I am trying to finish off. I used the wrong kind of batting so it looks a little weird and puffy. Never mind, it will be cosy! Ha. Ha.

Cheers all from Mrs. D.

[Music_Freak]

I'm not sure if this thread is the same as the proud of myself thread, but I thought I'd resurrect it, because we need these types of threads 😉 I guess being proud of yourself and achievements are different enough...but perhaps a name change is needed...

My achievements are gettting out of bed, even if it was at 4am. I've been struggling with that a lot lately. Also, for fighting the urge to withdraw from uni, when I got offered a place in May.