50+ community Check-in August 19-22, 2019
Hello amazing people in 50+. How is everyone doing? Hope you will all have a wonderful week 
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Today's question is:
What was the most meaningful thing you have accomplished so far this month?
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@amiablePeace77
Plans.
@ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp
Nice, plans and hope go hand in hand. What did you plan? (if you like to share)
Facing my "fear" and surviving it!
@Lifer
Fear is overcome with action.
@Lifer
That's wonderful Lifer. Each fear you overcome makes you stronger!
Well done!! X@Lifer
What was the most meaningful thing you have accomplished so far this month?
On the second day of this month I moved in with my girlfriend. That was the most meaningful thing this month.
@Offmytrack This was a really difficult question -- I'm not sure I know what "meaningful" means in this context. But I did make a few forum replies that I hope helped some people. Some of them in the Grief and Loss community, which doesn't seem to be getting a lot of traffic right now. I guess that counts.
@stressBear
Bear, that is very meaningful. Thank you 
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@Offmytrack
Building a mutual future is wonderful. I wish you both all the best.
@amiablePeace77 today I managed to stay calm. This has been up and down month so one day of calm is great to experience.
@soulsings
Being always in " rough waters" is exhausting. I am glad you had at least one day to recharge, hope everything will be much smoother soon.
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@Lauren63
Lauren, too often we forget about that, take life for granted. Thank you for remembering everyone.
@amiablePeace77
I got sick many times this month. And it was a hard time for me. So the most important thing for me in this month is being able to breathe healthily.
@00Nyx00
Sorry to hear you were sick that often. How are you feeling now?
I like using the breath too, it can help in so many different ways, even with coping with pain.
@amiablePeace77
Better, but lost much weight even though I am really slim. I hope I can turn back to my healthy life again :(
@00Nyx00
Why did you lose that much weight?
@ThankYouForLettingMeTryingToHelp
I couldn't eat anything because I was always feeling sick to my stomach or throwing up -I know disgusting sorry.-
@00Nyx00
And what were the rasons for your stomach pain?
@00Nyx00
Oh dear, loosing weight when wanted is great but not when you are thin already! I know when I am sick, stressed or in pain, the last thing I want is food but the body needs nutrition or it gets even weaker. Have you thought about talking to your doc regarding your stomach problems?
Hope things will get better soon
@amiablePeace77
I'm better now. Thanks you all. Still don't have my old appetite :(
@00Nyx00
Great! Hope your appetite comes back soon too, have you any favorite meals you could cook or get?
@amiablePeace77
I do, but I don't really feel like eating anything :(
@00Nyx00
Hope that it will be better tomorrow, I used to make vegetable smoothies, sometimes even good vitamin/mineral supplements can help during such a time.
sends lots of powerful healing vibes
@00Nyx00
Hope that it will be better tomorrow, I used to make vegetable smoothies, sometimes even good vitamin/mineral supplements can help during such a time.
sends lots of powerful healing vibes
Glad you are feeling better @00Nyx00
I sent a snail mail letter to my aunt and uncle in california- along with their Easter card - better late than lost in a pile around here. We aren't close, so the writing does't flow, hence the procrastination.
Oh, and I give another human a free ride home from work just because I am blessed to be able to do so. Getting tired of it though.....
@Chickadee123
It's easier to remember those we are closer too but I guess they will still appreciate your letter and the card.
It's nice that you give those people a ride, not everyone does that these days. Hope the appreciate what you are doing.
I'm having a difficult one with that question. I'm not coming up with anything meaningful, only negatives. Im just past the first year since my partner of 30 years passed away. My best friend has decided to take a time out. I don't want to take my medications anymore. I've been complient with them for 20 years and all its gotten me is fat and ugly. I even think my two cats would be better off without me.
But I know these are all distortions. Non of it is real. It just feels that way.
@Cammiecat
Cammiecat, you are going through an incredible tough time, 1 year is still very fresh and then all the problems on top of it with your friend and the side effects of your pills. Have you thought about talking to your doctor if there is an alternative to your meds?
I am sure your cats love you, what would they do without you being there for them, giving them the love they need, feed them? They need you!
Things will get better, even if it does not look like it right now but they will. HUGS
@amiablePeace77
Hi all. I'm a newbie to the group and a returning member to 7 cups after a long absence. I would have to say my big accomplishment has been to start a health eating plan. My goal is to lose the weight I put on over the last four years while dealing with my bipolar.
Hope your plan goes well for you, I try to do lots of walking too c@1370sun
@1370sun
It's great that you are back and a warm welcome to our group. ❤
Bipolar is so tricky, so many challenges with mood food. You're doing a great job by following a health eating plan! Are you exercising too?
@amiablePeace77 - I went out of my way to help out a friend-- even took out time from work to do so.
@kindofblue
Kindofblue, you are one of the few getting out of their comfort zone to help someone - a real friend 
@amiablePeace77 - aww, thank ya