Self-Harm Recovery Daily Check-In: Monday, October 26th, 2020
Heya everyone! Happy Monday! It’s a brand new week starting, the last week of the month of October, I actually can’t believe we’re so far ahead in this weird year!
Sometimes it’s important to remember that things pass, feelings pass, struggles are momentary - especially when they feel so overwhelming. Of course it’s easier said than done, but that’s why reminders are so important!
Song recommendation (copying @Slizzy564 :p) : wünsche - sunday vibes (extra points if you know the ref!)
1) How are you feeling today?
2) What are your plans for the week ahead?
3) What would you like to share (anything that is on your mind!)?
I apologise in advance for my delay, work is currently being really hectic and busy!
I’ll be looking forward hearing from you all!
Take good care of your amazing selves, stay safe <3
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1) How are you feeling today? - Not the best. Just super tired and done.
2) What are your plans for the week ahead? - I don't have any right now.
3) What would you like to share (anything that is on your mind!)? - I'm in the mood to SH. I want to so bad. ( I haven't) I'm trying not to byr it's super tempting.
@Goldcherry2113
Hey there ! I’m sorry to hear you were feeling so tired and done… Do you think something has cause dit ?
I’m really proud of you for not giving in, it’s not easy when it’s so tempting but resisting as much as you can is so strong from you ! How are you feeling now, did your mood improve?
Thanks for checking in, take care!
@LinearWaves I'm feeling a bit better today, But the feeling is still there. But I don't want to ruin my clean streak. Thank you for asking and checking in.
@Goldcherry2113
You've got this! I'm proud of you for pushing through!
@LinearWaves
1) How are you feeling today?
Fragile to be honest. But I ate lunch so that's good. I should probably stop listening to Button Poetry for a while. I have listened to Brenna Twohy - "I am Not Clinically Crazy Anymore // When the Crazy Came Back" about 3 times already today.
2) What are your plans for the week ahead?
Oh I have work to do, a presentation to write, grading all the things. I have therapy. I have to write and send off letters that I printed address labels for 3-4 weeks ago. I have to catch up. Write exams. And try to keep breathing and keep going. And not do anything stupid.
3) What would you like to share (anything that is on your mind!)?
Ugh. Idk. I am beginning to get weary of feeling crazy. And like I want to be honest with my friends when I'm struggling, but also I am getting bored of feeling like the crazy one. I feel like I am giving nothing back and all my friends have to carry me all the time. And at work I have to be professional, so I have to hold it all together. And listen patiently to other people's difficulties and things. I am getting to the point where I am feeling like just shutting down on other people's issues. Like "sorry, no I can't listen to this..." It is not quite compassion fatigue, because I still care, I am not numb. But its just getting to the point where I can't, I instinctively recoil at people coming to speak to me. I just have to keep going. And I need to sleep more I guess. And stay on top of things. But not feel like Ii have to do everything or it will crush me. Ugh.
Song recommendation: Björk - Play Dead (Tim Simenon Orchestral Mix)
@1morday
Hey there ! I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling fragile, it doesn’t sound like a great way to feel… It’s good to hear though that you ate lunch ! Do you think this poetry is getting to you and making you feel this way ?
Wow that sounds like a busy schedule! I wish you plenty of luck for it all, I hope you manage to do everything while still managing to keep some time for yourself and most importantly for breathing!
I really get you on this feeling, they say it’s okay not to be okay, but at the same time you can’t really share it with friends because you don’t want to bother them, and you can’t share it at work because you have to stay professional… As for shutting down on others’ issues, even if you do care, it’s totally understandable, sometimes we already have enough to manage and it’s not like we don’t care about others’ issues but yeah, you can juggle just fine with 3 balls, but the more you add, the harder it gets… More sleep and rest can definitely do some good though! It’s always important to take good care of yourself physically and mentally but even more when handling or even just hearing people’s issues! You’ve got this!
Thanks for checking in and for the song recommendation, take care!
Hey hey :)
I should have copyrighted the song recs ;) But just because it's you, I'll let it pass ;) I enjoyed the song, though I didn't get the reference x)
1) How are you feeling today? Half and half, my mood swings are tiring me out ...
2) What are your plans for the week ahead? Hum not much, I have a book to finish if I ever get round to it, it's pretty interesting too just that I can't concentrate tonight ... I'm going to see my brother and his family this weekend before we have another lockdown ...
3) What would you like to share (anything that is on your mind!)? I haven't got much to share really ... Everything is pretty calm at the moment. I mean calm on the outside, on the inside we're going up and down constantly but that's nothing new, doesn't change the fact that I still don't know how to deal with it x)
Song recommendation : All in by Stray Kids. I did a little 'fanart' for this, I love the casino/gambling concept.
@Slizzy564
Too late now :p The reference is from Miyazaki’s movie, My neighbour Totoro!
Mood swings are definitely really tiring… Do you feel something is causing them? Or are they just happening randomly?
I get you on concentration, I would read so much more if I could concentrate enough to read! I hope you find the time and concentration to finish your book though, what is it about? And yeah, it’s definitely the right time to enjoy your family although I do hope we’re not up for another lockdown but it seems kinda inevitable (again) seeing the numbers…
It’s a funny way of putting it actually, I never really pictured it this way, things looking so calm on the outside but moving so much on the inside.
About your song recommendation, I watched the other day a “documentary” from Tev – Japon (youtube channel) on K-pop and that was quite worrying to hear about all that..! The song is really energizing though!
Thanks for sharing, take care!
@LinearWaves
I see that ! Oh yeah I wouldn't have gotten the ref since I haven't seen it x)
For the mood swings, I don't think anything is causing them ...
I just have periods where I love reading and some where I don't want to pick up the book, though I wish I could go back to th time where I'd sit for like 6hours and read non stop x) I'm reading Cogito which is a sci-fi kind of universe where people can pay to get into this super program to get some kind of micro robots injected in their brains to be able to learn stuff super quickly and all that. It's set in the future though there are a lot of very modern topics and a good deal of philosophy. It's very interesting :)
Yeah we'll have to wait and see for the lockdown but things aren't looking good at all ...
Ah it's kinda the story of my life, I seem very boring and quiet on the outside but there are colours and some many magical worlds inside my head x)
I've just checked it out. Very interesting though I do agree pretty worrying. I am aware of most of the stuff that he talked about though I think he summed up my opinion very well : there are many things that we are willing to ignore in this society. Kpop is very scandalous because it's the 'new' thing to talk about, until it loses it's popularity and then everyone will forget about it.
Take care too <3
@Slizzy564
I read the synopsis, it sounds quite interesting !
And well, it looks like you were right…
It sounds kina like a kaleidoscope: the tool in itself isn’t really nice looking, yet when you look in it, it shows such a beautiful world! And it’s like the saying anyway: don’t judge a book by its cover!
I can’t imagine what will happen to all these singers who gave everything for Kpop and training when Kpop isn’t going to be as popular…
@LinearWaves
Sorry for the late reply, why is it I'm failing with the notifications on 7cups ? I miss quite a few posts ...
It's work reading if you like that kind of stuff :)
Hum you know on this one I would have preferred to be wrong x)
I love kaleidoscopes :) They're so pretty ! Sure never judge a book by it's cover, but when I go book shopping, I always start by the cover ... Bad me !
Oh sure it's so worrying .. I mean I can't imagine what's happening to the ones that fail to make the selection to debut in a group at the moment so who knows what they become when the group is over and the trend has ended ...
1) How are you feeling today?
Ok. I have a nervous energy. Not enough to do anything extra just anxious.
2) What are your plans for the week ahead?
Keep going through the motions.
3) What would you like to share (anything that is on your mind!)? As soon as I read your meme I instantly thought YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!
@Flornhope
Hey there ! Nervous energy can definitely be annoying when not giving anything extra… Is there something specific making you feel anxious ?
Going through the motions definitely sounds like a good plan for the week !
Haha nice one! Let’s hope Gandalf isn’t going to stop our feelings from passing!
Thanks for sharing, take care!
@LinearWaves I think its because I have nothing going on and I don't do well if I'm not continually occupied. I start to think that I shouldn't be and I should do something about it. Or something horrible is about to happen. But don't worry about me. I'm still here.
@Flornhope
It can be hard sometimes not to have anything going on… Are there some little things you could do to stay busy and kinda trick your mind into thinking you’re occupied?
@LinearWaves I don't have anything to work on here yet. But I have been looking up parts and reading forums so once I get my stuff and the funds to do that sort of stuff I will be ready. That's all I can think of to do for now.
Hey everybody! How are you guys doing? How do you feel today? What did you do to help yourself and take care of yourself mentally/emotionally/physcally?
Just checking in <3. Hope everything went well today! Goodnight everyone.
@Strawberryjam12
Hey there ! Thanks for checking in, it’s lovely <3 How are you doing?
Have a nice day!
@LinearWaves
I'm doing pretty good! How are you?
@Strawberryjam12
That's great to hear! I'm alright thanks!
@LinearWaves heyo.
1) How are you feeling today?
Not gud, not terrible - just sad, tired and anxious. But I need to keep on, because no one except you will ever look at that.
2) What are your plans for the week ahead?
Cramming with uni, trying to not break down and just being.
3) What would you like to share (anything that is on your mind!)?
Well...anything? I am unsure if I may write about that here, but please type in Google "protest Poland women" - that's because I am sad and anxious, mostly. And there is going new year, new year full of nothingness to me - having 23 years and no job is just...pitiful.
@inventiveAcai3503
Hey there ! I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling sad, tired and anxious, that doesn’t sound like a great mix… I’m proud of you though for pushing through, you’re right, no one else but you can do it, you’ve got this!
Good luck with uni!
I saw the news yeah, about the restricted right of abortions and all the protests created… Are the protests violent? It’s really sad and terrible to think we’re going backwards on this, after having fought so long to get the right of abortion… As for being 23 and no job, you mentioned uni and it’s really an amazing thing that you’re pursuing your studies, it’s tough yes and it feels really late compared to people who got a job at 18 sometimes but everyone has got different paths and different objectives, I hope you can be kind to yourself and not beat yourself up for it, studying is definitely not pitiful <3
Thanks for checking in, take care!
