Daily Check-In (Febuarary 7th, 2022)
Welcome to a new month!
Hi,
I am super excited to check in with you today, and I apologise for my absence. I recently became a mentor for this community, so you'll be seeing me around more in the forums!
Check-In
- How was last month? Give us the highlights.
- Is there something you would like to develop about yourself, what is it? (e.g self-esteem, becoming more outgoing, managing emotions, etc)
- How do you cope with depression? (tips for others who are struggling)
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@MyNameIsNicole hello Nicole! Congratulations on being a Mentor!
- How was last month? Give us the highlights.
My last month was pretty hectic, but pretty good! I was writing, listening to music, I also came back to some meditating...now I need to come back to moving!
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Is there something you would like to develop about yourself, what is it? (e.g self-esteem, becoming more outgoing, managing emotions, etc)
Well, definitely that would be many areas. But the most important of it is mental health - like a self-esteem and self-love.
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How do you cope with depression? (tips for others who are struggling)
I must admit that I have no universal tips to the people. But I want to tell these ones who are still struggling: you are loved. And you're cared. You're very important and every second of your life matters. Please give yourself one more chang
I hope that this month continues your good path.@inventiveAcai3503
@bestVase7265 thank you so much! Hoping the same for you!
@inventiveAcai3503
Thank you for congrats,it means a lot!
I am super happy to you hear last month was good, although it was stressful. I listened to a lot of music as well last month, what song are you listening to now?
I hope you're able to get back to moving soon. What do you write?
Yes, I agree. Those are awesome areas to work on, especially since our mental health matters a lot. By the end of this month, I would love to know how it's been going.
You are right, there are no universal tips as everybody is different. But your words are so inspiring, even I feel better! Thank you for reminding me how important I am. I appreciate you, you are so loved in this community <3
@MyNameIsNicole
1. I'm training a new coworker that seems really good. Worried about my mom's health. Randomly found my deceased father's laptop behind something 7 years after the fact. Ive found more reasons to be disappointed in him on it.
2. I want to develop in all ways constantly. Honestly I'm probably too codependent though.
3. I feel like I always have to keep myself busy and occasionally get a change of scenery or hang out with friends I don't see enough.
Changes of scenery are great. Sorry that your mom's health is rougher at the moment.@Torean
@Torean
That seems exciting, training someone and seeing progress. Hopefully, your mum's health gets better, that's something I'm hanging on for you.
I kind of get that feeling. Being disappointed in someone more than you already have.
Codependency. You are so self-aware to be able to identify that as an issue. Maybe you can work towards being more independent, through small steps.
That's great advice. Remember distracting yourself can also be a destructive coping mechanism because it's only temporary. Other than that, distractions can be good in some circumstances.
Thank you so so much for the helpful tips, and for checking in with us today. Have a good week ahead, looking forward to seeing you next time!
@MyNameIsNicole
Hello Nicole ! . So 7th Feb was my birthday . As expected it didn't turn out to be a good one . I cried and cried and cried . But that's life I guess .
Today I am meeting my psychiatrist . Maybe he will again increase my meds . It's so frustrating taking meds everyday and not making any substantial progress . I feel like something is wrong with me . 😞
February 7 is also my son's birthday.
I understand your frustration. There is nothing wrong with your will power or your control. This is something in your head that is physical. Thus none of this is your fault. Sending strength as you find a better path. @calmsoulmeet
@MyNameIsNicole
- How was last month? Give us the highlights.
Last moth was really hard for me, but I'm not getting the help I need which is good!
- Is there something you would like to develop about yourself, what is it? (e.g self-esteem, becoming more outgoing, managing emotions, etc)
I want to improve my self esteem/confidence as well as coping with strong emotions.
- How do you cope with depression? (tips for others who are struggling)
I have a ton of unhealthy coping skills and not so many healthy ones. However, the one thing that is really helpful and I'm trying to implement is behavior activation. Basically, this refers to the things you do when you are depressed. For example, you may stay in bed, not take care of yourself, etc. Behavior activation is where instead of engaging in the activities that help keep that cycle going, do something that will improve your mood. For example, get out of bed and brush your teeth or go outside (fresh air can be helpful). It doesn't matter how small or big the action is. What needs to happen is something different than you usually do to help you improve your mood. Sometimes it's hard to do it on your own, so you can ask for help from a trusted person. I hope this makes sense and remind yourself the reason why you want to want to get better (person, dream, etc). *virtual hug*
- How was last month? Give us the highlights.
- I think this month has been decent. I have been working on my worldview and motivation. trying to channel things into art and learning. The biggest hurdle is believing that my efforts are worth something, and that I can actually achieve my goals. That the thing that i want is actually possible for me. I'm getting much closer to that feeling. Steady effort over time is proving to be a good practice. And it allows for variation and meeting my own needs as well. Money is always a stressor, but it is becoming a secondary concern ( based on my thoughts around it). There has been a noted improvement that I am proud of. I would like to allow myself to relax and enjoy my progress.
- Is there something you would like to develop about yourself, what is it? (e.g self-esteem, becoming more outgoing, managing emotions, etc)
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I would like to practice living in the moment a little. Trusting myself and letting my creativity move me. To appreciate where i am right now in relation to where I was. I want to cultivate connection to others without unhealthy dependence on validation. But mostly it's building the trust with myself that i need to continue doing things that I want to.
- How do you cope with depression? (tips for others who are struggling)
- when I am depressed, i try to make myself as comfortable as possible. To do what I can but try not to berate myself for not being able to do things. to remember that eventually, I will be able to. Everything is temporary and that isn't bad. Make sure my bodie's needs are filled. Water, food, showering, sleep. that is all i am responsible for at the moment.
Today is a day following a burst of productivity. Yesterday I was up late, creating and planning for the future. Today, i am depleted, but content with that. I feel the urge to push, but i am gently reminding myself that i do not need to. Rest is good, actually.
- How was last month? Give us the highlights
It just feels like my mental health is worsening while I do as much as possible to get/feel better. I'm so tired all the time of things I can't accomplish
- Is there something you would like to develop about yourself, what is it? (e.g self-esteem, becoming more outgoing, managing emotions, etc)
I want to be able to make a better balance between things that cost negative energy and positive energy, so I can focus on feeling more energetic and being able to do things 'normally' again
- How do you cope with depression? (tips for others who are struggling)
I've learned my worth and what I mean to others and it helps me stay focussed on that it's not me who is worthless, but that my actions/behaviour are what have been bringing me down. I can change my behaviour, so I know I should get/feel better eventually. Besides that I keep a diary where I keep track on how I feel and I'm able to write what I think to get the thoughts out of my head
@MyNameIsNicole
- How was last month? Give us the highlights.
- Is there something you would like to develop about yourself, what is it? (e.g self-esteem, becoming more outgoing, managing emotions, etc)
- How do you cope with depression? (tips for others who are struggling)
Last month was a whirlwind. I finally got a job but it's one of those jobs with high turnover but I'm trying to keep optimistic. On the upside, I finally have some reliable income for now.
I hope I survive the probationary period. I would like to increase my self-competence and self-awareness so that people know that they can trust me.
With depression, I am finding myself doing a lot of self-care. If I cannot care for myself it will be hard to help others.
