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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Hey I'm pretty new to this just need some advice on how to move on from the bad days
@ROLO500, Welcome! :)
feeling down today
I'd say that I've learned the importance of taking time out of my day just to focus on myself. I used to think that I was lazy or selfish for wanting this, but now I've come to realize just how important it really is.
@quietDime4559, You're not lazy at all. Focusing on yourself can be very important :)
I'm working hard. I'll get there one day. :)
@MarinaAustin, You will definitely get there one day! :) You're making great progress.
I haven't harmed myself in over 5 weeks!! I'm proud of myself!
@loyalthinker99 Congratulations! I know how hard that is. Good job!
I just reached #10. Might not seem like much of an accomplishment, but I'm much happier than I was before!
@baetoro, Congratulations on making it to step 10! The biggest accomplishment is that you're happier now. You should be proud of yourself. We're all proud of you! :)
What I've found the most joy in since I started this journey a few days ago (now on step #10), is the sense of reconnection--with old friends I'd lost touch with, with distant family members, with myself.
When anxiety and depression have their claws dug in and I'm pulled down the hole, I almost never truly realize the extent of how bad it was until I'm crawling back out again. Seeing the relationships I've let lapse because I've been hesitant to contact people, realizing as I sing and dance to a favorite song while alone in the elevator that I haven't done that for nearly six months... It's like the pins & needles of a limb that's fallen asleep: hurts like hell, but at least I know that it's because I'm coming back to life.
I feel like I've come a long way and know myself more!
@Jellybeangirl, That's wonderful! You're doing great! :)
I've learned that I have been focusing too much on the struggles and negatives in my life and it has made an impact on my wellbeing. I need to begin to focus more on myself, what kind of person I want to be, and the positive influences in my life.
@elovat99, Focusing on yourself, and on the positives in your life, is a great lesson learned. You're doing very well. Keep up the good work :)
I just reached #20, and I've learned to be more mindful and to not get wound up as much.
@baetoro, Congratulations on making it to step 20! You're making great progress!