Personality Disorders Community Check-in: January 14th - January 20th
Hi PD Support Community!
How are you doing?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
💚 Magic
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DBTuesday (on IMPROVE)
Thoughtful Thursday (on fear of vulnerability)
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@QuietMagic
Hi, thanks for asking these questions, I am currently working jobs to help my Mum pay the bills, jobs I don't desire to do in the future. But what i am excited for is becoming more experienced in people skills and confidence, but eventually getting my dream job 😍
Sending hugs to you all :)
@RainbowUnicorn1266
Hi, that does sound exciting being able to develop these skills to be able to get the job that you're looking for! I have a lot of respect for the work you're currently doing too; they aren't jobs you enjoy, but you're temporarily doing them because it feels necessary/helpful in order to help pay the bills.
@RainbowUnicorn1266
It is great you have set goals into place. Thinking ahead into the future can set you up for success. It’s exciting to think about and important to know exactly what you want and what you will need to achieve them. Good luck!🍀
Thank you both it does mean a lot I’m in a rut but also lucky too so I keep on keeping on and being grateful :)
@QuietMagic, Hi, Magic!
@purpleTree4652
That sounds great. 😊 Glad you were able to reach that decision and that you feel comfortable/confident with it. And moving to a new apartment sounds like a big change as well if and when that ends up happening.
@purpleTree4652
Being independent is important to many of us as human beings. I crave independence as well. Looking forward to finding a job to help out my small family. I can understand the feeling of not wanting to live with your sibling. Our world is a bit intricate and sometimes we have to reach for the things that we need and want. Hopefully you find that perfect apartment and keep striving for the best for yourself in this world.
@QuietMagic
Thanks for the questions! Glad to be a part of this little sub-community, as always.
I'm doing worse than last week, some of my coping mechanisms are at an all-time worse. I recently had a very destructive episode that kept me off the site for a few days, and I'm still recovering from that. I have hope that I will get better, though. I believe in my ability to pull myself back on my feet.
As far as something that I am looking forward to: I have a dance competition on the 29th that I'm so excited for. I am our opener! :)
@b4Damion
Hi there. 💜 Sorry that you had that really bad episode and that your coping mechanisms aren't where they normally would be. 😟 I'm glad that it feels like things have a good chance of bouncing back though. (If you feel like sharing more about any of this, you're welcome to either write more about it here or alternatively PM me, though would understand also if you'd prefer not to dig into it or share here.)
The dance competition sound exciting! 😊 Will you be busy preparing for that for the next couple weeks?
@b4Damion
Good luck on your dance competition. It sounds exciting to be the opening dancer. It’s strong of you to have the strength to pull yourself back after your destructive episode. I believe optimism is the best cure.💛
Things to look forward to:
I'm really looking forward to working at the SOFI Statium on February 13th for the superbowl. Then taking my 7 year old son out for his b-day the next day(Valentines Day) after school. Also my husbands b-day is coming up beginning of Feb. Hopefully this year well be better. Thank you
@alleywood13
Wow, I don't think I've ever talked to anybody before who's worked *at* the Super Bowl. That sounds interesting. 😊 And then lots of family celebrations around the same time as well! 💜 I also hope you have a good year.
@alleywood13
I wish you all the best for this new year. May it bring you all that you wish for the good things in life. Stay happy and prosperous.
@QuietMagic
I'm looking forward to starting my first year degree in a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology in late February 2022.
Also looking forward to my advocacy work that I intend to pursue this year both online and in-person.
@AdvocacyMan
That's awesome! (Fun fact: my name is also Josh and I have a psychology degree. 😊) The advocacy work also sounds fantastic. 💜
@AdvocacyMan
Congratulations on a great start to the new year. I hope the best for you and that you achieve your goals with courage and wisdom. I also hope you bring happiness and calm to the lives you touch along the way.
@QuietMagic
Not great, honestly. Today I had a breakdown because my blender broke.. Not because of the blender itself, obviously, it was just that situation where you've built up so much that the slightest inconvenience sets you off. And now I might be asking to move in with my Grandmother, because I think I'm getting bad again, and might not be able to be alone. It's a hard and conflicting decision, too.
I like to think eventually maybe I'll move in with partner/fp, but sometimes when the topic (accidentally) comes up.. he cringes. And I'm like.. oh. So that's like.. 5050 exciting vs terrifying to think about.
Could definitely use that hug :(
@VoidyBlep
Aww, sorry about the blender. 💜 I know what you mean where there are so many stressful things piled up and then that one last thing is like the "straw that broke the camel's back".
That makes sense re: wanting to move in with your grandmother just so you're able to be with someone and you're not completely by yourself.
And yeah, sounds like you're looking forward to eventually moving in with your partner and being able to spend time with him, but he's not as enthusiastic about it. Can understand how that would be disappointing, or fearful to imagine discussing it in the future and having him possibly say no to something you'd like.
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Thank you @quietmagic ❤️❤️
