Do You Have A New Year's Resolution?

[lil_fighter]

Here in England it isn't quite 2012 yet but I know for many of you, the new year has already arrived :)

Im just interested to know if anyone has thought about new year's resolutions yet? They may or may not be related to PTSD - maybe you have a nice simple resolution that doesn't put too much pressure on you but motivates you to move forward..

I think mine will be something to do with assertiveness and not doing anything I don't want to do anymore e.g. not being miserable within a situation, by keeping quiet and putting up with it and just saying 'this is cr*p and I deserve better than this'.. (or words to that effect :whistling:)

Happy New Year everyone let's hope it's even better than the last :)

 

[The Albatross]

Just to determine to do the best I can.

 

[angel2write]

To not shout things like "Please don't hurt me!" suddenly and unexpectedly. I really want to conquer that this year. Maybe I can't stop the intrusive thoughts, but I'd like to stop vocalizing them!!

 

[a3a2]

I just want to live simpler, with fewer things and more time for people. When you come to my house, you'll only be served a simple meal on paper plates, but when you leave, you'll know you were heard and loved.

 

[amethist]

My new year wish is for my husband and myself to keep moving forward in a health and loving way.

Not a lot to wish for, and we have managed to keep our marriage strong so far. A few bumps and fast roller coaster rides at times, but still on track.

Amethist

 

[Lucycat]

I am giving up smoking and drinking.

These are the same 2 resolutions that I had last year :oops:. In 2011 I survived for 17 weeks then gave in. My aim is to beat that.

 

[Helliepig]

I would love to be able to process the bits I am working on enough to start feeling connected and involved with other people, and maybe even to try a relationship....
I want to stop hiding who I am, and start inviting people into my home and into my life, free of pretences

 

[Meadowsweet]

I'd like to stop drinking in the week, stop eating sweet stuff, exercise more, get over my fear of going for country walks, take my multivitamin every day and make time for daily relaxation.

But my resolution is to take small steps to start looking after this body a bit better.

 

[Loloma]

Many people who make New Year Resolutions generally fail to keep them. I agree with Meadowsweet that small steps are best. Don't aim for anything outrageous, try small issues and slowly build up to realistic goals.

Having PTSD in itself is a challenge and I just want to feel mentally and physically stronger this year. And not keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. That would be nice.

 

[shell]

To not numb myself in therapy, to talk about what I'm feeling and to not quit when the going gets tough. To be better than I am now, on New Years Eve in 2013, and to start doing a trauma diary.

Just being better than I am now would be a huge accomplishment in itself, and would make me happy.

 

[intothelight]

To stop being my own "worst enemy". Just to accept myself and things where they are at. Take it literally one day at a time.

 

[a3a2]

I am giving up smoking and drinking.

These are the same 2 resolutions that I had last year :oops:. In 2011 I survived for 17 weeks then gave in. My aim is to beat that.

Go, Lucycat!!!!!! You can do it!!!!