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One Good Thing . . .

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EvenStrongerNow

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I went to the grocery store today and didn't panic! :D :D :D

I stayed in the present, put things into the cart and told myself that I didn't need a plan. All of the stuff I put into the cart, I know we will eat throughout the week and combinations can be thought of as we go along. I did not get overwhelmed by all of the options because I told myself I would just grab things that we normally get, case closed.

What is one good thing that happened to you today?
 
I took my son to the farmer's market and we had a lovely time wandering. Got him a candy apple and his first t-shirt to the college he will be attending this fall. More than that, I made HIM make the decisions about what to do and eat. (Something he has had trouble with since I left his step dad) He had a little trouble with it but overcame it and seemed somewhat pleased with himself.
All in all, a good evening.

I only panicked a little today and managed to recover from a nightmare of seeing my abuser standing in the doorway of my present home
 
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One good thing about...

It happened to me yesterday as I posted the thread on what happening.

The good thing is that I controlled myself and not allow myself to lose my control when co-worker who tried to push button on me.

Spoke with my supervisor and it turns out supportive. My supervisor encourage me to try to stay professional much as possible. I tried so hard to stay professional by not say anything to this co-worker who decided to ask me "What is going on?" I response with one word "Nothing" this is to prevent myself to open myself to this person due to my nervousness and approach that the co-worker made.

This tells me something - it is better to keep quiet and don't response something that could trigger myself to the point the professionalism could become unprofessional.

I hope I'm making sense here.
 
I had a few good things happen to me today. I finally got a phone call from a very ill friend who is extremely sick.

I just shut the door on a salesman.

When a second salesman came he asked for my name and I did not give it. Good boundries today. Great post.
 
I've noticed that my posts have been about my son and how his decisions are affecting me. I should say, for a good thing, it is only one son who is having issues right now. The other son is doing fabulously. I think they take turns with this, ever since they were little. One would give me some trouble, the other would behave. One son is missing school, the other hasn't missed a day. I don't compare them in real life, but I am counting my blessings on here. It could be both sons at the same time struggling with school and where they are headed. Reminding me so much of myself back then.
 
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