Milestones or Steps Completed! Share and Celebrate Here :)
Congratulations! You made it to the next level on your growth path. Share with us the #1 thing you learned on this leg of your journey!
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I can start my day over again anytime
@Mhs924 Awesome mantra! Beginnings can happen at any time. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes! :)
Step 5770:
I can successfully avoid a depression and the victim mnetality by choosing to " narrirate" and understand what is happening to me in a different way. Just did that today and what I originally thought of as bad - turned out to be the BEST thing.
That went well
Accepting myself is harder than accepting my situation, although I often blame my depression on my relationship. If I could see myself as basically good and be self-content, I would not feel like I constantly have to ingratiate self to others in order to feel worthwhile. Recently retired from a helping profession, I am realizing now how my self worth depended all those years on the feedback of others.
That I can get better
That vulnerability is importat
@neonFriend2350 Welcome to 7Cups neon! We are delighted to have you here with us. Vulnerability can be seen as a weakness, but it can definitely provide us with perspective and insight. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes! If you have any concerns or questions, let us know. :)
Taking life 10 sec at a time
I keep seeking outside myself for the magical answer that will fix or free me - but it it not without outside of myself where the answers are.
Step 90:
I have learned that my inner monologue about myself actually does have an impact on how I think about myself as a person. I need to step in and do what I can to interrupt this negative thinking pattern.
If I would not say it to a friend, I cannot say it to myself. This is unfortunately so difficult for me to implement, but recovery is a process and I am heading in the right direction.
sometimes you have to stand on your own and you are stronger than you think.
