Self-Harm Recovery Daily Check-In: Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
Hey SHR Community, Topic today is around Hug Day but reshaped it so it can include family friends or pets whatever works for you to avoid the upcoming holiday if it triggers.
if you do not wish to do topic skip straight to Check-in Questions which are at the bottom there are topic questions and check-in questions to cater to everyone.
that's if you all accept hugs take note of gif above if not it is ok
Today is the sixth day of the Valentine week or love week, which is celebrated as a Hug Day on February 12, every year. Hug Day is celebrated a day prior to Kiss Day. It's one of the most important day of the whole Valentine's week. Couples on this day share the love by hugging each other for at least once.12 Feb 2019.
this week doesn't just have to be about couples we can love our family hug our family same with friends pets etc for many this week may be very hard for you and that's ok some people find turning a holiday that triggers them into something else like being thankful for friends pets r family giving them hugs letting them know you love them to appreciate them etc just an idea for any of you.
A hug can also show you mean so much to someone, that you matter your valued loved it can also tell us everything will be ok too ane be the greatest gift to receive when we may have needed it.
Questions
1. Do you all like receiving hugs why or why not
2. what is one thing you are thankful for today and why. can be many things if can't pick one
3. who do you see as being special to you and why
4. for those who might struggle with the upcoming holiday did you find the tip to reshape rename the holiday to something else helpful.
5. what are your favourite quotes and why
as always the topic questions are not forced if you feel the topic isn't for you I tried to reshape it so it wasn't as focused on the upcoming holiday that's fine we can do a regular check-in for those that do not want to do topic
Check-in Questions
1. how are you feeling today
2. what is one thing going well for you
3. what is one thing not going well
4. is there a song, a movie or a book you enjoy most and why
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@CaringBrit Hey Brit - How are you?
I'm not really a big fan of hugs but I have gotten alittle better with them at least virtual ones anyway. I'm alittle weird with being touched
Today I'm thankful that the sun is finally shining - but they want rain later tonight again - go figure
There's a couple people here that I think are pretty special - they're just really nice open minded people
To me it's just another day
I'm not really sure today tbh - I'm alittle depressed but yet anxious. Not feeling like a very good person at the moment
One thing not so well - one of the dogs is sick - blood work came back screwy - she might have Cushings
One good thing - Finally got another urine sample to the vet this morning
Harry Potter all the way - books and movies - they really spark your imagination - I've seen the movies so many times I probably know most of the lines by heart
Thank you for the checkin Brit - Take care
@mytwistedsoul
Heyy soul I'm good thank you and good job the hug gif I used is cyber hugs eh then
yeah it's shining here too it is cold but at least suns out and oh no more rain
aww I'm glad you found some special people on here
that's understandable if today's just another day for you
sorry to hear your feeling a little depressed and anxious is it due to one of your dogs being sick as that would be understandable id feel the same if it was me I really hope your dog is ok soul
awesome on the good thing that happened
don't really watch it anymore used to but was a mum daughter thing tbh and true they do spark imagination that's for sure
your welcome
@CaringBrit
1. how are you feeling today
im feeling happier than usual today
2. what is one thing going well for you
my tumblr blog focusing on mental health
3. what is one thing not going well
my studies , i have my finals next week
4. is there a song, a movie or a book you enjoy most and why
i think love,simon is a great movie focusing on LGBT community i love it
@iwishuwell
im glad to hear you feel happier today
yay on your blog going well
aww no on studies not going well why is this
not heard of that movie
@CaringBrit
I like receiving hugs because they make me feel warm. I am thankful for my favorite songs. My dad is special to me because he always treats me with kindness.
Check-in Questions
I am feeling ok today. I don't have to leave my house for the rest of the day and I am eating scrambled eggs tonight!! My mom got mad at me today though. My favourite books are Simon Vs. The Homosapien's Agenda, Scarlet Letter, To Kil A Mockingbird, and The Scarlet Letter.
@SnailPurple
i agree with that about hugs, what are your favourite songs awww you have a great dad there
glad to hear you feel ok how were the scrambled eggs last night awww no on your mum getting mad at you i hope all is well there and not heard of those books but awesome
1. Feeling disconnected today. My body just feels like it's floating and my brain isn't totally here. Low energy and feel like I'm fake.
2. Did go well: had productive conversation with therapist today
3. Didn't go well: session wasn't as productive as I wanted it to be
4. Movie I most enjoy is idk, maybe Twilight Zone but that isn't a movie.
@Lexloveslife
sorry to hear you were feeling disconnected is there anything going on that might be why you feel this way that you wish to discuss
glad to hear it went well with the therapist even though you felt it wasn't as productive did you tell your therapist that
what is twilight zone anyway
@CaringBrit
There's just a lot going on right now, internally and externally. I don't have to let things overwhelm me but the disconnection is from everything at once and my brain just reacts before I can talk myself down.
The Twilight Zone is a sci-fi (sometimes horror) TV show from the 1950s-60s made by Rod Serling. So many episodes are based in our fears, questions, and problems in life. Kinda like Black Mirror's parent. Recommend the original 1950-60s series before reboots if anyone wants to check it out
1. Do you all like receiving hugs why or why not
I do, depending who it is. They make me feel warm and loved.
2. what is one thing you are thankful for today and why. can be many things if can't pick one
I'm thankful my pet Rocky. He brings me so much joy and helps me get out of the house/
3. who do you see as being special to you and why
My Boyfriend. Cheesy I know. He's just been so kind and understanding. He let's me be me and supports me well I try and understand my mental health.
4. for those who might struggle with the upcoming holiday did you find the tip to reshape rename the holiday to something else helpful.
To me V-day has always been another day so no not really.
5. what are your favourite quotes and why
I have many but one that's close to my heart is " take it easy on yourself sweet soul, You're doing the best you can" I forget who it's by tho.
@Goldcherry2113
aww yeah hugs definetly do that
awww your pet rocky is dog i presume what breed if so how old
you have a very supportive boyfriend then that is great to hear
thats good it doesnt affect you as just another day
those quotes are lovely ty for sharing