Weekly Check In April 17 - 23
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Being disabled can lead to dealing with a lot of frustrating things!
Have you experienced something frustrating recently?
What helps you to lower your frustration level?
How are you doing this week?
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@AffyAvo. I went to a new doctor who never heard of my illness, the other staff taking my information hadn’t either.
‘It was frustrating but I was able to console myself that at least he didn’t tell me that there was no such thing or that it was all in my head. Some doctors have even yelled at me for mentioning it. I was relieved that none of this happened.
@adventurousBranch3786 Oh, yes it would be great if our doctors listened, supported, AND were knowledgeable about our health conditions! 2/3 is an improvement compared to some.
@AffyAvo
Have you experienced something frustrating recently?
Yes I have. I hate when people tend to equate a disability with intelligence. Nothing makes me more frustrated or angrier. Just because you have a disability doesn't mean you are automatically of a lower intelligence level. This smacks of an earlier era in history. And I guess some people still see disabled people through the glasses of this stereotype. I always correct them and let them know this is NOT acceptable in today's society.
What helps you lower your frustration level?
Meditation works wonders along with not allowing myself to become too involved in the process of getting frustrated. I try to take time to look at what is causing me to become upset and frustrated and use the techniques I've been taught here at cups to lower my level of stress and begin my journey to a calmer me.
How are you doing this week?
It's ok; it's not bad and it's not great. Sort of an even keel week for me. I look forward to all the cold weather to be gone soon and then I can enjoy the spring I've been waiting for all winter. Being able to be outside in the sunshine makes it worth the wait. I already see the trees getting that green haze heralding the arrival of spring. Always elevates my mood. ❤️
@xandia Ah yes, the assumption of combining disabiltiies plus dismissing what we are capable of. Frustrating.
Meditation is a great way to deal with that, I'm glad it helps you!
I think there's many of us looking forward to some nice weather, hopefully it comes soon!
@AffyAvo
lot thing’s frustrating to me like today I go to store with foster person and hate stores because to much people and stuff and don’t understand what happens and I keep get in people ways and foster person nice but I cry anyways because wanted be done all things to frustrated just Idk what lower that still am learning just mostly I cry
@theboymoana That sounds overwhelming AND frustration. Maybe you can ask the foster person to help you with this? Get them to explain what's happening, where you should stand all of those details in small bits of information. You can go to a less busy store for a small amount of time while also not rushing through the motions to help practice before doing a bigger shopping trip.
Feeling lonely and I want to go out today but the people I rely on to drive me to places are busy today.
@amaranthsnowleopard I can see where that's lonely and frustrating too. Have you gotten out since then?
Today I am going out to find work, so that's a plus.
@AffyAvo I haven't responded because I don't know how. I don't wanna get myself in trouble but I miss you guys. I miss being able to have conversations. I don't know what to say without getting emotional. I'm sorry I haven't been here. I just wanna do what's right but I also want to be back. My friend I don't know if there's answer your question or if you're going to have to remove it but I wanted to be honest I'm trying to be honest without giving information so sorry if it sounds cryptic. But please know I love you all.