Self-Harm Recovery Daily Check-In: Sunday, October 11th, 2020
hey there all of you lovelies!! Once again, Sunday has come! I hope you had a great week <3
Recently things have been super busy! I have found it is super hard to try and take time for myself, and just relax! Being able to relax can help us in day to day living, and even help us in our journey to recovery!
let's take a couple minutes today, and talk about relaxing! Relaxing is by definition "reducing tension or anxiety" this means, to be able to calm down! It is vital to a happy mental state!
Today's check-in questions:
1. How has everything been? any ups or downs that you would like to share?
2. Is there anything that helps you to relax? This can be anything from taking a bath, to riding a horse, to sleeping!
3.What is your favorite time of day?
Thanks for checking in with us! I hope you have a lovely day! <3
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1. How has everything been? any ups or downs that you would like to share?
Not the best but okay i guess. First quarter is over and my grades aren't what i wished for but i think the next quarters will be better.
2. Is there anything that helps you to relax? This can be anything from taking a bath, to riding a horse, to sleeping!
Watching movies and baths.
3.What is your favorite time of day?
Early morning (6-9 especially)
@lydiarklistens aw Im sorry things haven't been the best! I get that your grades aren't what you wanted, but I admire the hopefulness and positivity!! <3
I totally agree that watching movies can help us to relax! Do you have a favorite one? I too love to take baths! I find that with the right bath bombs, bath salts, and of course some netflix can be the most relaxing ever!
Ahh are we the same person :o I love the early morning as well! For me it is because it is very quiet, calm, and showcases the beauty of nature! Do you have a specific reason why?
Thanks for checking in with us! I hope you have a great day! <3
@enchantedlove
My favorite movie would be Oceans 8. Sanra Bullock, Sarah Paulson & Cate Blanchett are some of my favorite people, so having all of them together + getting to see Rihanna acting was veryyy exciting (i saw the movie yesterday so im still in shock lol)
I love the early morning because the start of a new day is hopeful and the rest is unpredictable. I love car rides in the morning because there is less traffic, and i can appreciate the nature without interruption. And also i can focus on writing and inspiration flows easily.
@lydiarklistens ooo I have never heard of that movie! It sounds super cool though, I like Sarah Paulson as well!! I hope you were able to enjoy the movie! And yess!! The start of the day is amazing, you never know what may happen, and it can be filled with positivity! I love to see the nature as well, it's great! It is super cool that you are a writer, and even better you have found a time that works best for you!
@enchantedlove
1. How has everything been? any ups or downs that you would like to share?
Oof. I mean, its been ok. It gets boring having low-level urges all the time, but I'm grateful they are not stronger. I feel like if I keep basic self-care and don't drink, I'm safe. Also, I have been distracted with weird obsesssions about eating / not-eating. So that's a healthy diversion! 
I try not to take myself too seriously. I guess there is a fine line between "what you are feeling is valid" and just lacking the ability to be a bit more resilient. I found something on Redbubble once that said something like "What you're feeling is valid - you got this! (also stop being such a whiney little bitch)." I lost it now. That seems like a sensible sort of self-talk to me...
2. Is there anything that helps you to relax? This can be anything from taking a bath, to riding a horse, to sleeping!
Riding my bike. No time to go today though. Leaving campus where I work / live.
3.What is your favorite time of day?
Ugh... Mornings are ok, I guess.
@1morday hey there! I am glad it has been alright. I understand how it feels with low level urges, but i am also glad it isn't worse!! It is great to keep self care, and definitely not drink, that will help keep you healthy! I get eating/not eating it can be a really tricky thing that goes on in our brains! I think, no matter what you feel is valid, although sometimes it may not exactly seem that way! that way of self-talk is alright, I like how it throws a bit of reality there too!!
Riding bikes can be amazing! It is a really healthy hobby too, as it helps us get some exercise! I love it! It sucks you weren't able to bike today, there's always tomorrow!
Mornings are great haha, I get there is a lot of *contreversy* about it haha, but I still hope you get to enjoy a nice morning tomorrow!
Thank you for checking in with us! I hope you have a great day! <3
@enchantedlove
thanks enchanted! 🙂
1. How has everything been? any ups or downs that you would like to share?
It's been good. I have a job, a plan for getting my truck to this city, I've been helped with food stuffs, and I'm working on getting courtview to say what my charges are and not something 3x as worse.
2. Is there anything that helps you to relax? This can be anything from taking a bath, to riding a horse, to sleeping!
Going for walks, hiking, shooting, youtube, fishing, motorcycling around, working on my vehicles.
3.What is your favorite time of day?
Normaly early morning or late evening. whenever others are not around.
@Flornhope I totally agree! It is amazing that you have a job, and are making plans for your truck! It is good that you are able to get a courtview as well!
Going on walks can be super relaxing, just to breathe some fresh air is great! Hiking isn't for everyone, but it is totally amazing, immersing yourself in the environment! Shooting is a cool hobby, personally I have never held a gun haha but it seems cool! I know a lot of people who fish, my friend is always trying to get me to go, so I assume it must be fun! and motorcycles are super cool, just as vehicles as well! You seem really well-rounded!! These are all great ways to relax!
It is understandable you would prefer it when people aren't around! These too are my favorites! I find it to be most peaceful! What do you enjoy most about these times?
Thanks for checking in with us! I hope you have a great day! <3
@enchantedlove Thank you for saying so. I normally don't think I'm well rounded. But we can be harsh and overly critical of ourselves sometimes. I'm normally reluctant to mention shooting because it is such a sensitive topic for some. If you do decide to give it a try I recommend starting with something small and with someone that is experience. Of course safety first. The best part about early morning and late evening is the lack of people. I think It makes it quite and I feel more alone.
@Flornhope <3 of course! I understand that we don't always see the good that others are able to see in us. It makes sense you would be reluctant to mention, that is very considerate of you! Thank you for the tips by the way, I will definitely keep them in mind! Not having people around can totally help us feel alone, and can make it more quiet! i am glad you have found a time of the day you enjoy!
#1
I have had both ups and downs today. I woke up content and it was amazing. I can't remember the last time I felt that much at peace. But as I progresed through the day the more i hated myself and hated life. It was as if I was falling down a mountain.
#2
Most often I take my shatered thoughts and turn them into a song. Music is an amazing way to let of steam.
#3
My favourite part of the day is night time. The time where I can escape the realm of the living and enter the realm of blackness and nothing.
@Helpme10 I understand you have had different ups and downs today! I am glad you felt at peace this morning, that can be a great feeling! I am so sorry that you began to feel worse throughout the day, I get how tough that can be! I hope you are feeling a bit better now <3
I totally agree that songs and music can be a wonderful way to vent, and share our emotions somewhere!! I think it is a great way to express how you feel, and it is amazing that you have the ability to!
Night is definitely super cool, and has it's pluses! I understand how it is a time where you can just be free from reality, sometimes a break like that is all we need!
Thank you for checking in with us! I hope you have a lovely day!
1. How has everything been? any ups or downs that you would like to share? - I've been pretty depressed lately. I haven't been able to pull myslef out of this, I'm not sure I want to anymore.
2. Is there anything that helps you to relax? This can be anything from taking a bath, to riding a horse, to sleeping! - Watching a movie or playing video games. I go for long walks.
3.What is your favorite time of day? - I love the time around 4 or 5 am.
@Goldcherry2113 Aw I am very sorry you are feeling depressed! I understand how hard it can be to fight those feelings, but you aren't alone!! Watching movies and playing games can definitely help! Do you have a favorite game? I like walks as well, they can definitely help calm us down! 4 or 5 am is a great time, it is very calm and quiet! Is there anything in specific you like about it?
Thanks for checking in with us! I hope you have a wonderful day! <3
@enchantedlove I've been playing a-lot of Skyrim and Elder Scrolls Online
@Goldcherry2113 oo that is super cool! I am glad you have found some games you enjoy!
