Three self-care things you did today!

[ecomama]

We can do it BBers, we can do self-care.

Sleepy21 pointed out research that shows self-care REALLY helps!

Please share what you do for self-care so we can get inspiration, ideas and motivation to do it too.

Best wishes
EM

[ecomama]

WOW self-carers those are AWESOME things you've been doing, I LOVE reading about them all, they really give food for thought to me and others I'm sure.

So thankyou for sharing!

I'd like to share the RESULTS of my self-care because I'm sitting here in delight over it....

* Yvette's mental health has improved out of this world! Not sure if you remember the reason why I began this thread. I was in despair over how to help her, distressed in fact.
Then a 1800RESPECT Trauma Psych told me the best thing I can do for her RIGHT NOW is to practice "radical self-care"... the rest is on this thread, on my thread and woven throughout my whole life atm.

* it seems the C-PTSD trauma responses / triggers have all but disappeared into a faint memory as per my MH goal just short of a year ago. Took a LOT of work, like major work even taking 2 months leave to begin it, then continuing work since but I'm so grateful I'm "here".

* I'm back working fulltime and loving it!

* I'm handling relationship issues & conflict far better than before. My reactions feel more tempered or measured.
Like I have more control over my emotional reactions.

* the depressive waves are lighter or non existent.

* Anxiety seems to have left the building lol. It feels like my lungs can breathe to full capacity now.

* we are all eating more healthily as a family. I am preparing healthy food for work and school every day. It's pretty cool lol.

* my physical health has improved, even though I had unexpected surgery recently - recovery was pretty fast by medical standards.

* my immediate "go to" thoughts referring back to the trauma era have been eradicated or significantly diminished. This was done through spoken language changes - radical changes.
Also knowledge of "feedback loops" and cutting that circuitry to form new knowledge feedback loops. sometimes using 'replacement thoughts'.
Now I can refer to that era when necessary but without any deep emotional attachment.
Humour helped alot too!

* ADVENTURE is happening! Even within confined circumstance. It's been FUN!
Kayaking again soon which is amazing.

In a nutshell the valleys are shallower and the mountains are the mainstay.
It's a beautiful view.

Onwards and UPwards peeps!

Love EM

[Jstar49]

I love it Em! Well done!

And thanks for sharing. It helps knowing that this stuff really makes a difference.

Today I:

Shared time with my d, drawing a pic for her to colour in. And just hangin and listening heaps to her thoughts.

Took the dog for a walk- managed in between showers.

Had salad, pasta and chicken strips for dinner. Too easy! (plus some brownie ice cream for dessert- Yummm!)

Cheers,

J*

[ecomama]

Oh yeah J* that's so COOL!

Love those. Times with our children is so precious!

My self-care for today was:

* to go "with the flow" and things turned out SO WELL!

* had a laugh at myself, hahaha.

* hiring my gardener today and my garden looks "normal"! Well I'd say exceptional lol. He did a great job. Then offered me a discount to come more regularly and I JUMPED at the offer!
Yes I love gardening but this garden is too big for me atm, working FT, esp with the lantana back.
It'll be a welcomed relief to have him here often.

Love EM

[missep123]

today for self-care:

1) did some life-admin and filled out my schedule book. It really helps when I plan things out (like assessments) so then nothing comes as a surprise and I am fully prepared for it

2) tonight I am going on a date-night: movies and dinner (this will definitely be self-care!)

3) Pampered myself and did a hair mask

[ecomama]

Awww hope you have a lovely night tonight missep.

Love hair masks!

My self-care today:

* ate healthy food.

* stood up to a bully at work, yah she didn't like it so there'll be more to sort out there.
I'll be reporting this caper to my Union Rep tomorrow morning.

* enjoying seeing the moon tonight while I take some time out from cleaning.

Love EM

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[Jstar49]

Hi all,

I LOVE taking time out with the moon! And the birds and bees. They are so interesting!

Btw what is a hair mask misstep? My hair is oily- would it be any good for it? (I'm trying to imagine egg yolks and yoghurt....?)

Today I:

Swept and vacuumed.

Tye dyed some cloth napkins and other items of clothing. They look really nice now.

Took T with me to town for shopping, extended our afternoon by stopping for coffee/icecream. (she had the icecream lol)

Cheers,

J*

[ecomama]

Nice ones J*!

My self-care today was:

* ordering delivery lunch with most of the staff.

* dealing with the bullying issue at work by taking it to the top. It's been 'resolved of types'.

* paid my CTP green slip and car rego this arv, a day early bec tomorrow is Saturday.

* am going to have a nap now so I can manage working hard later, lots to get ready for the party tomorrow.

Love EM

[CalmCat]

What a great forum idea!

1. Lunch time walk

2. Share good news with a friend

3. Staying positive

[ecomama]

Awww those are great ones Doz!

Thanks!
It wasn't my idea lol, it was a sweet Trauma Psych from 1800RESPECT's suggestion.
I'll pass it on if / when I need to speak to them next time.

Hey GOOD NEWS do you say?? Oh yeah, love good news.
Did you know Blondguy Paul started a GOOD NEWS thread?

I think I've posted the last 3 posts, but there's gotta be more members with GOOD NEWS!
Please! hahaha.

Welcome Doz, so lovely to have you on board.

Love EM

[amberlite]

1. came on line

2. enjoyed being on line

3. took medication without inner agro