Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check In Sunday November 12th 2017
Hi everyone. 
After reading 211 pages of psychology yesterday and taking two online quizes (I did awesome, no worries), I must admit my mind is a bit blank this morning lol. Often life has us running in circles and it's easy to get worn down. To keep from getting burnt out or worn down when Life get like this, it's important to take time for ourselves and have some fun. For myself this week, I took off Friday and Saturday, had most of my homework but Psyche done by Thursday night, and other than alle the reading and the quizes I spent my time playing. I took our pack of dogs (12 of them lol) out for a run around the farm, I tended our Horses and played ball with them, rode my atv like a lunachick for a bit, watched a few films, played with toys (hey, just cause I'm 48 doesn't mean I can't play), and spent much quality time with my Fiance. It was awesome to have a bit of personal time, and I feel quite refreshed.
How are all of you doing today?
What do you do for yourself when you find you have been too busy, or when things get to be too much?
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@Raveninthelabrynth
Im upset I saw a weird dream... :(
@sensitiveShade5337 Just a dream hon. just hallucinations and shadows of memories. Hugs :)
@sensitiveShade5337 I have them too... you aren
I nearly lost a very close person to me in my life. Has affected me really bad. Its difficult to come to terms with. Need to do something for myself today to stop myself running over the same things in my mind but right now I dont have the motivation. It hurts to know someone can just leave you without a thought
@dynamicShip37 Hugs hon, I'm sorry for your stress. Indeed do something for yourself. Perhaps begin with a walk?
I'm here if you need to chat 1-1 :)
@Raveninthelabrynth I can
@dynamicShip37 I'll look into that after todays group discussion :) Hope to see you there
@dynamicShip37 I looked into my files, and I don't have you blocked. Is it possible you blocked me? Or other thing would be if you are under 18. Due to my Bio stating I'm a Transsexual as well a former sex worker, I keep 18+ only to avoid too much nonsense. orry if this is the case. :)
@Raveninthelabrynth it could be that I blocked you whilst in paranoid mode :( sorry if that was the case
@Raveninthelabrynth Hi!!! Inspired to hear your weekend enjoyment.
@butters45 Many have always said I play too much. They're alle olde now comparitively speaking lol. Never stop playing. The world is a fun and funny place. :D
Im not even gonna pretend that I read my books like Im supposed to, because I havent read much of any of them, so props to you for doing all that reading!! My four psych classes are easy enough, its the writing and Spanish classes that are killing me! 😜 There is not enough time in the week to read six classes worth of material and work full time 🙃. I work Mon-Thurs so I usually sleep in Fri-Sun to preserve some sanity lol. And I take small breaks with Netflix, and sometimes I triage out assignments because I know I can still get an A or B even without doing it (my therapist doesnt like that I do that, but whatever I still have a killer GPA 😜). Now its time to get through all the stuff thats due today! Yay! 🙃
@BeeLeigh TRock Your World Hon! Ya I dont work, but I'm here an avarage of 50 hours a week. an even through alle the bullying I should make Honours. ;)
@Raveninthelabrynth that is amazing i love it ur a freakin rockstar! told u that b4 hahah :D
@Jesse9675 Much Love Little Brother lol
Good Nite Alle, Be Well. :)
*Raven gets up and fly's away...
When things get to be too much, I avoid responsibilities and go to bed or skip classes. Not a great strategy, but it seems like the only option sometimes. And it's better than hurting myself or something.
I'm okay. I'm getting better at grounding myself and am bouncing back more quickly. But I've been depressed a lot recently, which is unusual for me so I don't know how to deal with it. It's bad.
@lovingBanana5204 Hi there Banana,
If you see some of your coping strategies as negative, I don't think they're necessarily a "Never use" but maybe more of a "last ditch resort" kind of thing. Do you have activities you enjoy doing, or friends you can talk to/spend time with? Perhaps some soothing things like warm beverages, scented candles, bubble baths. Here is a list of some activities to give you some ideas. Perhaps there are even more that are specific to you that aren't on the list. I think it's really good to have a list of your things written out that you can refer to when you're not feeling well. How would you feel about trying that out?
Another aspect is remembering, like Raven did, that you have to deliberately give yourself the time to recuperate and try your best to not feel guilty about it. You need to recharge to work at full capacity and it's nothing to feel bad about.
@Hoxenos
Thanks Hoxenos. I am trying to spend more time with friends. I had some flavorful tea yesterday which was nice I guess. I have several lists taped up around my room with things like that written on them. They just either don't work sometimes or take too much time. Sigh. But I'll keep trying...
Yeah, I think I get to recuperate when I skip class. It gives me a little extra time for something like a nap. I know I shouldn't feel guilty for taking care of myself, but it's coming at the expense of my responsibilities, and I just feel like I should have my life more together. Oh well.
Thanks for replying.