Personality Disorders Community Check-in: November 12th - November 18th
Hi PD Support Community!
How are you doing this week?
If you prefer not to answer these questions, feel free to share anything else that's on your mind or say hello or get a hug.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
💙 Magic
Feel free to check out this week's posts for:
DBTuesday (on the mindfulness skill of describing)
Thoughtful Thursday (on impostor syndrome)
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@QuietMagic * hug * 🌼
@ouchhh
Hi there--hugs for you 💜
I just finished a 21 day Self Love Challenge and it was Incredible!! I realized that the only talk that I'm saying all say is Negative and the Affirmations everyday were so nice to be able to say something positive everyday!!
@LayneGirl
Thanks for sharing! I've never done that type of challenge before. If I'm understanding, the idea is that every day you try to find something positive to say about yourself. And as a result of doing that, you've felt better because of saying things to yourself that feel nice, and it's also been eye-opening to notice how often you say things that don't feel good?
Here is the email to get more information for the 21 Day Self Love Challenge. Yes, it's $10. I didn't care. To me, it was totally worth it. There is also an app and gratitude journal app that goes right along with for FREE!! I don't use the journal that often because I love to journal by hand. The other app is incredible. If you need anything else, I'm here!! aarushi@gratefulness.me
@LayneGirl
Thanks for the info! Yeah, I can imagine seeing that kind of a change felt like it was worth the $10. 😊
@QuietMagic
@PoliteOcean
Glad things are going well, and those things all sound really fun. 😊 What movies have you been watching lately?
@QuietMagic, I'm doing better this week than I have been in recent weeks. But I'm still overwhelmed. My life is chaos.
Something I have been doing for fun is sleeping after I come home from work. I also enjoy taking my meds and sleeping pills. Lol It sounds bad but it is the only time I feel good and relaxed, and even then I sometimes struggle with anxiety.
@purpleTree4652 I think there is nothing wrong with that, and it sounds absolutely fine. =) If meds and sleep help, maybe that is one of the best things you can do for yourself at this point in life, that is how you are taking care of yourself! =)
@Eddy93, thank you so very much! What you said feels like a warm hug. thank you again.
@Eddy93
Well said 😊
@purpleTree4652
Yeah, that makes sense that that feels really nice just being able to have something/anything that helps with relaxing! 💜
@purpleTree4652 - I, Platy, have found you, purple. Did ya know I was lookin for ya? :) I bet Chloe did! x x x (kisses)for the Chloe! Okay so I found you, you ready? It's coming... 4, 3, 2, 1, ((Platy gives purple the best hug ever as purple needs just right now!)).
I hope you are sleeping well as it is very late here. I'm hoping the clouds have moved on and that I might get to see the lunar eclipse tonight... I'll find out soon! <3 you dear. Sending more hugs and prayers too, Platy
@cyanPlatypus6370, Platy! I was thinking about you! Maybe I got the vibes that you were looking for me. I got your pms. I'll respond soon. I'm working 7 straight days and am rather tired. Plus I'm taking more meds and they have side effects that are challenging. Big hugs to you and SST!
@QuietMagic
How are you doing this week?
I am struggling this week for multiple reasons but I am being brave and pulling through even when the light at the end of the tunnel seems further out and/or blurry.
What is something you've been doing for fun lately?
Going shopping (without going overboard), coloring using more detail/mindfulness incorporated in it, playing game(s) on my phone, etc. I feel like these things have not always been so much for the purpose of 'fun' lately but I hope to get back to that point. I am going on vacation soon so that will hopefully be good.
@munchiegoosie
Aw, sorry things have been a struggle and I hope they get easier. Glad you have a lot of things you're able to do that feel enjoyable. And that does feel really brave to continue and do what you can even though the future feels uncertain. 💜
Coloring with detail/mindfulness sounds really cool. 😊 Makes sense what you're saying that it feels like more of a necessity than something for casual fun. I hope your vacation is enjoyable.
@QuietMagic
It's okay, but thank you. And yes, I enjoy art so I like playing around with colors 🙂
I'm having a really hard time today. I was doing so great with a new routine and then bam.... the neighbor to my parents decided that he owns the street. I still can't get over it. How do you move on?
@LayneGirl
Sorry that today has been so difficult. 😟 Just so I'm understanding, how does the neighbor's behavior affect your routine or make things feel worse?
@QuietMagic
Hi! Okay so technically it is the 19th right now but ... tonight is a partial lunar eclipse! Not visible to everyone on Earth, but affecting everyone on Earth :)
I started something fun. For fun. No other reason; well, to "get self out of the apartment" also but you know. I signed up for a new class with our community education program. It is only four weeks and one hour per week. But so far it is lots of fun.
The class is called "Bucket Drumming." Yes, it is just what it sounds like. Our instructor is providing the buckets - plastic, 5 gallon? buckets - and ONE pair of drum sticks per student. We have our class for adults, almost immediately following the kids' class time, all on the same night. We have done a lot of call and answer type learning/practicing so far. The instructor will play 4 beats of a rhythm (sometimes 8 beats) and we will respond by repeating the pattern - as a whole class or sometimes he asks for each of us individually. I appreciate how this teacher does not say 'whoa stop that was wrong' or other 'put you down' type comments. Instead he says something like, "Listen here again ... now you." Or "you're close, try again."
I am thankful for that. It makes the entire class feel more upbeat and positive (haha a class of drumming being 'upbeat' lol)!
Was there another question? hmm... time to take SST outside and see what we can see of the eclipse! G'night, everyone of 7cups. ((Sending hugs to all who need one!)) <3 Platy
@cyanPlatypus6370
That bucket drumming class sounds great! I like what you've said about how they're giving feedback without putting people down. Hope that the lunar eclipse was enjoyable. 😊