WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JUNE 4TH, 2022
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN JUNE 4TH, 2022
HEY EVERYONE~
**WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of "JUNE"~
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⭐️FEEL FREE TO ANSWER ANY OR ALL QUESTIONS! Or Simply tell us about yourself and how you've been doing! Feel free to share or Vent about your week~
☀️How has your week been?
🌴This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of "JUNE"!... We are officially HALF-WAY through this year already... What are you looking forwards to MOST this month ahead?
🌺What goals or plans would you like to make or set for yourself in this New month?! What would you like to achieve or accomplish for yourself?
🏊JUST FOR FUN: ..... How did you spend your long Memorial Day holiday weekend?
🌞What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" this past week?... How were you able to work through your challenges?!
🌴What would "YOU" Like to talk about, add or share with us this week?! WE want to hear from YOU!
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🌞This past week went well, and fast.... Had a Nice, long holiday weekend. Made some great picnic foods, took a few great drives out, did some shopping, got some icecream, got a lot of walking in, and relaxed with a bunch of good movies~
🏊 Mid-week we decided to Drive down to the Beach for a couple days .... First time travelling this year, and it felt great to just get out and enjoy the Ocean waves 🌊 and saltwater again~ The weather was amazing, and good for the body, mind and soul~ We just got back home today and the weather continues to be beautiful here and will continue to get Hotter over the next week ahead~. The pool has finally been cleaned & prepped. Will just need to wait for the water to heat up a bit, which shouldn't be too hard with the temps we have coming up. Will continue to get in my walking, add in swimming time, & start getting back into ZUMBA after taking a break for a bit.
🌴 Today intentions are to drive out again, run a small errand or two & do a little bit of sight-seeing & minor shopping....And walk my Furbaby who missed me while I was away~
@PoliteOcean I am glad to hear that you are getting back into zumba
@HopieRemi
Thanks Remi.. I haven't started just yet.. Just taking things slowly and day by day. Only going to do what I can handle and manage, and try not to over-do things. Just continuing to focus on my mental-wellbeing and what makes me feel good and not the opposite~
@PoliteOcean This week has been exhausting for me. I have covid and also have been dealing with menstrual cramps so I haven't been able to really do anything else. Hopefully next week I can focus more on other things. I have a virtual appointment set up this month with a nutritionist.
@HopieRemi
Sounds like you had a challenging week and dealing with alot. Hopefully you are continuing to focus on your wellbeing and just simply taking care of yourself right now. And as you said, You can focus on next week when it gets here, and just do what you can do. Keep us updated on how things go with the nutritionist. Thanks for checking in and sharing your week with us~
Tired, got a foot infection and may have to go to the hospital in a foreign country, and I’m afraid to do it. Yet I will go if my foot doesn’t improve. In other news, the conference that I am at is positively beneficial and life changing for my career. 🌸🙏🏻🌺
@peacefulpisces
Wow, that surely sounds like a lot. Do you know how you got the infection? Thats too bad that you have to go to a whole other country to have it done. I'm sure anyone would have reservations about wanting to do that. But hopefully you will be able to get it taken care of soon. Keep us updated on how things go with that. And thats great news for you and your career. Thanks for checking in this week and letting us know how things are going.
@PoliteOcean Here's how the past week went. I didn't go anywhere because I was concerned about having a panic attack. Deysi is on a leave of absence until I hear from my psychiatrist. Going back two weeks ago, I had Deysi take my computer, math and data analysis books to the San Leandro library. I needed to make room in case I want to buy art history books. Tuesday I had my EMDR session. I told my therapist I was unhappy with her unprofessional conduct but I didn't call her stupid like I was planning to. She might write me a bad review for whoever reads my medical file. I decided to discontinue treatment. Wednesday I was upset over something that happened 32 years ago. Thursday I was supposed to have an appointment with my psychiatrist but they never showed up because they had an emergency. We rescheduled for Thursday June 9th. I'm studying the book of Micah for my devotional time. I'm reading my book "Lessons in the Wilderness", studying art history and listening to worship music. Dennis steals items from my bathroom drawer. I tell Leslie about it but she says to talk to him directly. I can't talk to him because he is so hard of hearing. For this upcoming week I have no plans other than my psychiatry appointment. I still have anxiety around dinner time because Leslie is so inconsistent with the meal times. If I have too big of a snack it winds up spoiling my dinner. If my blood sugar gets too low, I wind up choking on my food and then I have a serious problem on my hands.
@Regmo
Hey Regmo, thats too bad that you are still dealing with panic attacks. I know that is especially challenging when you still have to live life and leave the house for things. Hopefully you will be able to manage with Deysi on her Leave. Thats good that you were able to make a decision about your EMDR therapy and was able to talk to your therapist about your feelings regarding her professionalism. Its also good that you were able to get your appt rescheduled with your psychiatrist.. And that you don't have to wait too long. Good job at continuing to keep up with your different studies. Hopefully you can get things managed somehow with Dennis before things get worse. And that things get better situated for your dinnertime. Sounds like a physician or such needs to intervene to maybe write you an "order" to get your meal times corrected, if you have medical issues and needs surrounding that. Hopefully it will come together for you. Thanks for checking in this week and letting us know how you are doing and how things are continuing to go.
@PoliteOcean
Hello Polite ! . How are u doing . Thanks for another check in post . My answers as under :
1. My week was okaish . Started on a good note but weekend was awful . Right now my mood and energy is too low . I am trying everything in my hand to stay strong and fight all this , yet all I find is disappointment and failure 😞😞😞
2. Honestly , there ain't much to look forward in this month . Just hope it ends soon .
3. My goal is to hopefully make progress in depression and think about changing my job .
4. Sorry not from the USA so no holiday for me .
5. Struggles this past week included lack of mood , Loss of energy and extreme depression .
6. There isn't much I would like to talk about . Wish life was easier and manageable . 😞😞😞
Thanks for reading .
@calmsoulmeet
Hey there Calm :) You are so welcome. So glad you enjoy the posts!
Thats great that your week for the most part was good for you.. So sorry to hear that your weekend wasn't so great despite that. And that your mood and energy aren't the best. Despite those challenges, We are very proud of you for trying to do your best to "stay strong", and continue to fight! I know personally how challenging and difficult that can be do to when you aren't feeling it. Just know that we are here for you here at 7cups!
I'm sorry to hear also that you are finding it difficult to find something to look forwards to this month. Since we are only 5 days in, perhaps that will change for you soon! I know for me regaardless how low things felt, I just had to keep the faith and even look at the "smallest, littlest" things to keep going and have something to look forwards to. Whether talking to a friend or family member, or watching a good tv show, a sunny day?.... just the little things. And I LOVE that you have set some goals for yourself! That is something to look forwards to right there. Making progress and possible job change to something better!?!
I hope for you during this challenging time that you are able to overcome your struggles, and make it through the lack of mood, loss of energy, and your extreme depression. I know that you stated that you had made some progress and were doing well. Not sure if something happened? Or if it just hit you out of the blue. I know that can happen. And I know its difficult. Again, we are totally here for you Calm!
You are so brave and we thank you for checking in this week and simply sharing with us. Good or not so good. We are here to listen! And we hope that things start to become more manageable for you. Please continue to check back and let us know how you are continuing to do. ❤️
@PoliteOcean
Thanks Polite. Love reading your replies 🙂
@calmsoulmeet
You're welcome Calm, I'm glad you find them beneficial and enjoy reading them :)
@PoliteOcean
☀️How has your week been?
been stressing out for a week. But it’s been okay
🌴This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of "JUNE"!... We are officially HALF-WAY through this year already... What are you looking forwards to MOST this month ahead?
I’m taking day by day, I don’t have anything to look forwards to. But I try to get to the end of the day.
🌺What goals or plans would you like to make or set for yourself in this New month?! What would you like to achieve or accomplish for yourself?
For me, my goal is to just keep moving forwards. 😊
🌞What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" this past week?... How were you able to work through your challenges?!
struggles was definitely stressing out over an appointment at my local mental health ward
highlights, well, I’m going to the zoo tomorrow 😛 but the other day, I walked all over town, from one side of the CBD all the way to the hospital and I walked back to the other side of the cbd and then I walked home 😬 (only because I missed my bus)
🌴What would "YOU" Like to talk about, add or share with us this week?! WE want to hear from YOU!
little word of the week: Just keep going, even when it seems hard. We are here for you 💖
@emotionalTalker2260
Hey Emo, thats good that despite stressing out over the week that you've been ok and taking things day by day trying to get through. And working on moving moving forwards. Thats all you can do. ~
Hopefully you found some relief in going to your Mental Health Appointment, I'm assuming you already had it?
Congrats on your highlights, and I'm sure you will have fun at the Zoo. (I haven't been there in years). I'm sure you will have lots to tell about the Zoo at your next check-in.
Thanks for stopping by to share with everyone this week and letting everyone know how you're doing.
Got bitten by my cat during her routine vet checkup, hand's swollen & gross looking, but kitty's in good shape. Have learnt she has a newfound loathing for needles.
Have finally started seeing a psychologist this week. It's exhausting work revisiting traumatic experiences, but I've had enough of being trapped in a loop with certain situations and personality types.
@FigBunny
Hey Fig, thats too bad that she bit you, sounds like she was scared at her visit. Hopefully you get your hand looked at and checked-out.
Good for you for reaching out for help through your psychologist and recognizing that you needed it. It can be difficult and challenging, but hopefully you will find that it helps you with your trauma and other concerns.
Thank you for sharing this week and checking in and letting us know how things are going for you. Please check back and let us know how you are continuing to do.
@PoliteOcean Here's how the past week went. I didn't go anywhere because I was concerned about having a panic attack. Thursday I finally had my appointment with my psychiatrist. She's going to put me on a new anti-depressant for my anxiety. She gave me a referral to an organization called Bright Heart Health. They can provide individual therapy and group therapy. The way I understand it, I'm required to do group therapy in order to do individual therapy. The last time I did group therapy it didn't work out so well. I'm just going to have to put up with it if I want individual therapy. Saturday morning, Deysi came by to do one last errand for me. I told her she needs to find a new client. I'm not going to look for a new caretaker until my anti-depressant kicks in, which is 4-6 weeks. I haven't taken a shower for a while because I was worried about having a panic attack while in the shower. If that happens, I'm going to crack my head on the floor. If I fall off the face of the earth no one is going to hear from me again, and they won't know why. I haven't had a panic attack in 3 and 1/2 weeks, so maybe it's okay to take a shower now. I'm burned out on worship music. I listen to it sometimes but not every day. I'm still taking my art history course, studying the book of Micah, and reading my book "Lessons in the Wilderness". The refrigerator, freezer and kitchen are a pig sty where I live. I put food in the refrigerator and it disappears, and I don't know what happened to it. Friday my roomie Dennis told me to kiss his ass when I told him to close the door. The disability chat room went defunct, which is a disappointment because it was a wonderful system of support.
@Regmo
Hi Regmo, I'm surprised I saw this post as this is the thread from last week June 4th... And I didn't get a 'tag' on it. However got the tag from the person who posted on it after you....But its good for you that you are going to get a new med and perhaps that will help with your anxieties. And that she gave you a referral to continue doing therapy. Hopefully you will be able to get by with your needs with Deysi being gone and wanting to wait that long to get a new caretaker. Perhaps you might want to start at least looking now? That way you can already be weeding through people until that point comes? I do know how challenging it can be to take care of simple needs like showering when it comes to anxiety and panic.... However, Hopefully you were able to wash off a bit without getting in the shower and at least take care of basic needs during that time. But as you stated, perhaps since its been awhile, you can give it a try again. Burnout is understandable when you do something or the same things everyday. I too got a little burnt out on it myself and had to change things up. But good that you are still sticking with your studies and interests. Sounds like you need to talk to someone in charge about the order of the kitchen where you live, as well as the living situation with your roommate if things keep up like that and you can't resolve them on your own. Thats too bad about the disability chatroom. I'm sure there are many people here who need it. But perhaps its just that time of year as well. Things tend to get slower around this time. So maybe it will pick back up at some point. Thanks for checking in this week and sharing your week with everyone.
@PoliteOcean
☀️How has your week been?
This week has been pretty okay. I finished highschool on tuesday so I've been able to start prioritizing my mental health.
🌴This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of "JUNE"!... We are officially HALF-WAY through this year already... What are you looking forwards to MOST this month ahead?
This month I'm looking forward to my graduation. I'm also excited to finally get into my stack of books I haven't had time to read.
🌺What goals or plans would you like to make or set for yourself in this New month?! What would you like to achieve or accomplish for yourself?
This month I want to focus on taking care of myself. Physically and emotionally. I want to make sure I get outside once a day, shower daily, and journal. I don't want to be too demanding on myself but I think these are good things to start with.
@lianamw
Thats good for you that your week was pretty ok, and that you finished with highschool. And even moreso that you now have time to focus on your needs and your mental wellbeing.
How exciting for you that you have your graduation to look forwards to sounds like an exciting time for you. And that you will also have time to do more of the things you enjoy like reading your books.
Thats great that you have set goals for yourself to focus on "self-care". And that you are planning steps to make that happen! As well they are some great first steps to take care of your basic needs. Great job to you and keep up the great work you are doing. Please continue to keep us informed on how your graduation and how you are doing with everything and your goals. We are here to support you. Thanks for checking in this week and sharing with us.
☀️How has your week been?
like a wet slap, thanks
🌴This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of "JUNE"!... We are officially HALF-WAY through this year already... What are you looking forwards to MOST this month ahead?
I'm looking forwards to starting work at my new job and getting my first pay check.
🌺What goals or plans would you like to make or set for yourself in this New month?! What would you like to achieve or accomplish for yourself?
I’d like to learn how to budget more consistently by being more disciplined in how I spend, save and invest my money.
🏊JUST FOR FUN: ..... How did you spend your long Memorial Day holiday weekend?
My who in the what now?
🌞What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" this past week?... How were you able to work through your challenges?!
I found an Armani dress at the thrift store and a cute summer bag for under $10, did well at my job interview and accepted the invitation to join their team, did a fun photo shoot with the new (to me) dress and bag and took myself to the movies. The struggles were interwoven throughout...low key freaking out about the interview, food scarcity, the state of my living situation and being lonely while trying to find people to talk to and friends while creep dodging.
🌴What would "YOU" Like to talk about, add or share with us this week?! WE want to hear from YOU!
I’d like to talk about dreaming big, healthy boundaries and goal planning.
@PoliteOcean