Self-Harm Recovery Daily Check-In: Monday, May 25th, 2020
Heya everyone! Its the start of a new week and I hope it will go well for us all!
1) How are you feeling?
2) Is there something that youve been struggling with lately?
3) What is/will be/have been the highlight of your day?
4) What is one thing about yourself that youre proud of? (or more than one!)
Feel free to share anything else in your mind!
Take good care of your amazing selves, stay safe <3
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@LinearWaves
1) How are you feeling?
I'm feeling a lot better than at last check-in, which I'm happy about. I haven't been able to write all last week, bc of lack of motivation and last night I was finally able to get some writing done! I wrote 857 words, and I know I am on my way back on track again. So it's awesome. It gave me the "high" I needed to get out of feeling depressed and clingy and pitying myself. So that's all good.
I'm better. My legs are sore from working out, but that just reminds me that I have done something today, and that I'm not a zombie anymore. Obviously I have had SH urges, but none too strong today, so I have somehow managed to turn around the ship so to speak.
2) Is there something that you
@EvilRegalsReadToo
Hey there !
Im really happy to hear youre feeling better than last check-in, it does sound like youre on way back on tracks and thats amazing to see, proud of you for that!
Its also good that you were able to turn your mood around, Im guessing from the somehow that nothing specific really helped it change? Its also good that youre recognizing that the lack of food and thus energy affects you, I know it wont make eating magically easier overnight but I hope it can stay in a corner of your head and help for the long term recovery regarding food.
I hope youll get a nice writing session! Im also proud of your dedication and motivation, its not easy to keep at it, especially when hurting, but youve got this! (although if the pain feels not normal, dont hesitate to take a break, its best than getting injured!)
(on another note, about your mood, if it gets hard like this again, do you have emergency contacts to call? There are also hotlines, if this kind of mood ever comes back, which I hope it wont)
Take care, keep at it!
@LinearWaves
Yup. Nothing really changed, I just "suddently" felt better, as weird as it sounds. I have a hard time changing the food situation, bc of my ED, but at least I'm trying now - I wasn't before.
I do hope so. I am trying really hard to just work through the pain, as pain is normal for me (I have rheumatoid arthritis). But ofc if it gets too much, I will take a break :)
I have someone I can call yes, but I'm kinda hesistant about it, bc I only call her, if it gets really, really bad. Like "I wanna jump of the building"-bad (which it kinda was), but yes, I will try to find the strength to call her, if it gets bad again.
@EvilRegalsReadToo
Its great that youre trying ! Its a big step !And its reassuring that you have people to call, I do understand though that it can be hard to identify when the really bad is reached… Its okay though, I mean if youre feeling like calling then it means its bad enough and thats what matters.
@LinearWaves
1) How are you feeling?
I am feeling fine
2) Is there something that youve been struggling with lately?
I've been struggling with my identity and feeling calm, but other than that I have been fine
3) What is/will be/have been the highlight of your day?
Getting my daily homework foal done will be nice :)
4) What is one thing about yourself that youre proud of? (or more than one!)
I am proud of a sculpture I made
@PurpleSnail
Hey Purple !
Its good to hear youre feeling fine, despite those struggles, I hope you can figure out a way to work them out so they dont bother you anymore. For feeling calm, I dont know if youve tried it out already but there are plenty of resources to do some yoga, or meditation and tips for it, as it seems a lot of us are struggling with feeling calm lately.
Good luck with your homework! And wow, it sounds really cool that youve made a sculpture! Did you use clay for it?
Take care and thanks for checking in!
1) How are you feeling?
Way less then optimum.
2) Is there something that youve been struggling with lately?
I am always struggling. We all are. I'm disappointed that I am. Getting a job. Muscle spasms, but at least they aren't bad enough to tear anything. Even writing this my sentence are all mixed up, words in the wrong order and spelled backwards. I'm always hurting. Sporadic electrical felling in my head. Now I'm just bickering.
3) What is/will be/have been the highlight of your day?
Nothing
4) What is one thing about yourself that youre proud of? (or more than one!)
I have nothing to be proud of.
@Flornhope
Hey there! It
@LinearWaves Thank you for saying so. That's my lot in life. I know there are things I have to work harder or longer on, or just simply not going to happen for me. I'm fine with that. I'm just tiered of not being able to make any progress. I'll stop complaining. Thank you again.
@Flornhope
I like to see complaining as a way to get things off your chest, which can be a really good thing to do!
Progresses can be quite tricky, especially seeing progresses, as they usually don
@LinearWaves Ya I guess it's kinda like a pressure cooker. If you don't let some steam out it might blow. Thank you for the information and format. I will see how I can use it and fallow the guidelines. It looks helpful.
@Flornhope
Exactly, so don't let the cooker explode!
Im glad it might be helpful ! Im pretty sure theres a better guide to it in the forum of 7Cups but I couldnt find it for now… Im guessing its quite adaptable though and can just give ideas of things to take into account when setting a goal. Take care!
@LinearWaves
1) How are you feeling?
anxious, guilty for not doing as my parents wanted, hopeful, lethargic
2) Is there something that youve been struggling with lately?
anxiety and these panic moments. Not wanting to go to work because it's been stressful. Feelings of loneliness/isolation
3) What is/will be/have been the highlight of your day?
working with the horses!!
4) What is one thing about yourself that youre proud of? (or more than one!)
courage to try breaking free. Creative brain. My passion for projects that inspire me
@FigureskatingEquestrian
Hey there! I
1) Doing alright
2) Waking up and going to sleep. I think it's hormone shifts but my insomnia is horrible.. until I acutally go to sleep. Then waking up is a struggle if I get more than 7 hours of sleep.
3) Will be talking with someone about a potential internship later on. It may not be a "positive" highlight (or it may be!). Regardless, it's the most unusual part of my day.
4) I'm proud of cycling my caffeine intake. Sometimes I just want a full cup of coffee every morning but I've been swerving around that. Remembering how coffee can make me feel long-term has helped keep the short-term impulses in check. When I frame my choices to be for my health rather than "giving something up", I feel less restricted from them
@Lexloveslife
Hey therem Its good to hear youre doing alright ! Although sleep can definitely be a pain when dealing with insomnia… Is it something youve been dealing with for a long time?
That sounds nice, I really hope it went well, I guess it could do some good to have new plans to look forward to in these times.
Its great that youre being cautious with coffee for your health, it can definitely be hard to give up some habits so its a really smart idea to reframe it as doing it for your health rather than just giving it up it sounds like it gives it much more purpose, plus then its a form of self-care/love as youre doing it for your health!
Take care, thanks for checking in!
@LinearWaves
Yep, on and off for 8 years. I had a prescription for sleeping meds but they've been sitting in the cabinet for years untouched. Not sure if they'll be as potent and not sure if new psychiatrist will renew the prescription. For now it's over the counter stuff
@Lexloveslife
I hope you can find a way to keep the insomnia in check ! I know guided sleep meditation videos have been helping me a bit with on and off insomnias, but they weren't super bad from the start.
Im also not sure for the meds if theyre too out of date, they might just not be as potent but molecules can also deteriorate and be harmful (in a bad case scenario) :\ (chemist speaking lol)
@LinearWaves
What kinds of sleeping meditations? I listen to ones for progressive muscle relaxation but they haven't been helping the way they usually do
@LinearWaves
Hey linear <3 how are ya? Thank you for posting heheh.
1) How are you feeling?
I'm feeling good! I just gifted a friend something and I sent her a sweet thank you note as well and saw her reaction on video call hehe. She's the best and deserves it and I'm glad I could give her it.
2) Is there something that youve been struggling with lately?
Hmm.. yes. hehe I don't know what to chose from but I think I could talk a bit about slowing down. I wrote about it for an editorial I submitted yesterday to a magazine for it to be published so it's sorta fresh in my brain if that makes sense.. I don't know I just have a lot of trouble with pacing myself with what I'm taking on and I like doing everything I do so I tend to overwhelm myself :( but lately I've been more aware of it and trying to take more breaks which is good. Taking breaks is still hard for me though and I know it sounds arbitrary because people usually go through the opposite :o we'll make it through.
3) What is/will be/have been the highlight of your day?
Finding the vast library of poetry books on Kindle Unlimited:D
4) What is one thing about yourself that youre proud of? (or more than one!)
I'm proud of the effort I put in to show others I care about them! :) I have a friend who was going through a rough time last night and I drew them a comic of me seeing him sad and giving him a hug hehe. It had four panels and it was fun to do and he really liked it.
Take care Linear <3 have a good week!
@TheAtticusFinch
Hey Atticus! Im doing alright thanks, and thanks for checking in :p
Its great to hear youre feeling good, your friends reaction sounds really heartwarming! I used to draw personal birthday cards and always loved the reactions of my friends when offering them, that reminds me I should do that again!
I get you, slowing down when theres a lot were involved in and we just love everything were doing, it can really be hard as theres just no way to drop one thing out or really pace things when we're in the heat of a project… But as you say it, at some point it ends up being overwhelming and thus, pretty counterproductive on the long run :\ Its really good though that youve been aware of it lately and able to take more breaks, it sounds like a good compromise as pacing doesnt seem to work. It kinda looks like running a super long run: some will go slower than their usual pace to keep some stamina, but youre just going at your own pace and taking breaks when needed, both works! And exactly as you say it: youll make it through!
That definitely sounds like a cool highlight of ones day :o Did you find one youre really looking forward to reading?
This is really lovely and such an amazing things to be proud of! I can only talk for the forums but your efforts are definitely seen there as well and its really heartwarming and inspiring!
Have a great day, take care x
@LinearWaves I'm good. The highlight of my day was bringing home our new cow. I'm proud of my grades. I've been struggling with the urge to cut.
@RedneckPrince102
Hey there!
It
@LinearWaves I don't really have any coping mechanisms.
@RedneckPrince102
Here is a very complete list of suggestions to try out as well as some tips to help you find which might be best for you depending on why you're SHing and what mindset you're in. I hope this can be helpful! Don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to discuss it more!
@LinearWaves ok thanks
@LinearWaves
It's been 2 years and 6 months since I've self harmed. The urges have been stronger lately. I've been distracting and the thoughts keep coming back. Sleep has also been an issue. I've been having nightmares and sometimes I'm afraid to go to sleep. I have made an appt to see my therapist next week. It has been a long time since I needed to see her. Thanks for having a safe place to talk about this
@RedHawk6547
Hey there! It
