What Helps You Stop Being Sick & Tired Of Being Sick & Tired?

[ms spock]

Can you read a book, watch a program, go for a walk, sing a song or listen to music. Something that gives you a bit of relief Doolai?

 

[Doolali]

I get lost in TV too easily. I think it's a way to escape for me, but not necessarily in a positive way. The sun was lovely today, I wish I'd just got dressed and taken my pooch for a walk. Will do that tomorrow if I still feel this way. Thanks Ms Spock, this forum actually helps. I'm glad I got involved

 

[ms spock]

Hey take that pooch out for five minutes now Doolai. It is not the quantity of what we do but it is building up little routines that take us out of where we are. And you go for the walk whether you feel like it or not. You only have to go for five minutes - but five minutes a day it is. Do you know what I mean.

If you don't change what you are doing and what you are thinking then you will remain in PTSD land.

 

[Doolali]

Thank you. Your kindness made me cry. I am taking the pooch out now, he will appreciate it :chicken: (no dog faces, only this chicken) xx

 

[ms spock]

I like chickens!

Good on your for taking your pooch for a walk Doolai! That is great news you are going to do that. I am going out for a walk as well. So I will check back later on to see how you went!

 

[Doolali]

I just got back in from my walk. Great advise, I actually feel better for that and my dog thinks I rock for the impromtu mooch (shhhh son't tell him it was MsSpock's idea ;)). I hope you had a good walk too, sleep well and thank you again for your support.

ps, chickens are fab!

 

[MomOfTwo]

Some things that make my days feel a bit brighter are baking, playing tag outside with my children, singing or crafts with my kids and tomorrow I told them we are going to go outside and make snow angels. They have been asking to do that so it is on the plan. I think that even when I feel awful if they have some joy in things I do with them it can sometimes just make me feel better seeing them enjoy themselves. I know that I have a direct impact on making happy memories for them which was never done for me and in that sense I think it is helping me heal. Although it can be very triggering as well.

 

[Doolali]

I know that I have a direct impact on making happy memories for them which was never done for me and in that sense I think it is helping me heal. Although it can be very triggering as well.

^^I can very much imagine this MomOfTwo^^ I don't have children, but I can imagine you have to step it up a gear for them, and in return you must get a lot of happiness. I can very well imagine how many triggers you have to deal with as a consequence of being a parent, that day scares and excites me equally. It is good that you see how important you are as their mom and help make these important memories with them. You are their rock, the most important job in the world is being the best mommy you can be!

Enjoy your snow day tomorrow! :tup::hug:

 

[Sailorgal]

Games - video games or any of my apps!!!!

But those are more mind numbing.

Music lifts my spirit as well as being on the water (or in the water). Oh and wine or cocktails. :)

 

[MomOfTwo]

^^I can very much imagine this MomOfTwo^^
You are their rock, the most important job in the world is being the best mommy you can be!

Enjoy your snow day tomorrow! :tup::hug:

You are a mama of a fur-baby now and pre-children that was all I had and sadly my dog passed away this summer which was so hard because he was such a sweet dog and they are 'our children'. You are parenting a pooch. Bake him cookies and play tag with him.:) I used to get my dog to chase me around all the time and he would have me laughing. I think the triggering part in a way has been healthy although hard. I can't imagine making my children wash dishes or change diapers of a baby but that was expected of me at that age. It makes me realize what was done to me and how I did not deserve that. We are not born flawed. Babies are born beautiful and reliant on a parent to nurture their spirit and help them stand on their own feet. It is just sad that so many of us on this site had parents/family that knocked our feet out from under us. It is hard to walk on broken feet.

 

[Doolali]

You are a mama of a fur-baby now and pre-children that was all I had and sadly my dog passed away this summer which was so hard because he was such a sweet dog and they are 'our children'. You are parenting a pooch.

Absolutely! Fur-babies are awesome. Sad to hear you lost your sweetie :(

It makes me realize what was done to me and how I did not deserve that. We are not born flawed. Babies are born beautiful and reliant on a parent to nurture their spirit and help them stand on their own feet. It is just sad that so many of us on this site had parents/family that knocked our feet out from under us. It is hard to walk on broken feet.

You summed it up perfectly right there! Not everyone should be a parent, we shouldn't have been given this hand in life but we sure can make it right from here on in. Broken feet or not ;)

 

[Loloma]

I managed to get myself to the stage where I'm back in the work force after being on disability for a few years. I'm 63 and don't have to work anymore.

Have also a new kitten to love and play with. She is very loving and sweet but very naughty.

Isolation and PTSD don't work well together. It leaves us too much time to reflex on issues that are troubling us and only makes us feel worse. I am speaking from my own personal experience. I lost time, days sometimes weeks. Spent a lot of time in bed or watching TV. Cried a lot and was constantly sick.

Ms Spock's suggestion of taking the dog and going for a walk, even if it's only for five minutes is a great start. It's good for your physical and mental health. Getting fresh air in your lungs, walking and seeing what's outside instead of staring at the same walls all the time.

Doolali, you're off to a good start and wish you all the best. :tup:;)