What Are You Grateful For Today?

[Britt.f7]

I'm grateful that I had the oomph to go outside and take care of my yard decorations. I've been putting that off for weeks, because I didn't want to be seen. I'm better today.

 

[Definitely..maybe]

I am grateful for my clearer head today and feeling just a little better.

I love good days, but then I always get worried about it getting worse. Today though, I won't. :)

 

[ms spock]

I'm kinda inspired by @Ms Spock here... I mean, this seems a weird thing to be grateful for, but well, I am, or rather, I hope I will be one day, I'm keeping the faith...

I want to build up distress tolerance and I want to improve. I am not really good at this at all - I manage in minor ways. So there is lots of room for improvement and for practice.

I'm grateful I was able to sit with a lot of really uncomfortable, sad, depressing, guilty feelings all day, and I didn't completely meltdown. I could have chickened out and stayed home, but I didn't, I ended up going out as I had planned the day before, and I went to the gym, too, and that was good. This stuff is usually impossible for me. I write, I freak out, I meltdown, I'm a mess. But I think I did really good yesterday. I was really sad and a mess and all that... but I didn't completely crash. I kept moving. I hope all this work is going to make a difference one day. Or maybe it already has? I'm crossing my fingers it's all worth it.

@D123 This is something to be proud of and to note on a diary as a success.

Every time you do it you are making a difference - you are building new neural pathways. So really celebrate that you did this because it is so generally hard for you - well it is something to be grateful and proud of at this time. With practice you will improve.

The other thing... I'm very grateful for this forum and all the wonderful and supportive people here.

I really appreciate the honesty and how people model good behaviours and healing techniques for me to copy.

 

[ms spock]

I am really grateful that we have lifeline in Australia that I can ring and talk to.

I am finding I am not managing living on my own that well.

With the domestic where the woman kicked in a security door and basically ripped it from its hinges I have been finding it stressful to be in my house. But I did much better and didn't dissociate so much yesterday which is a big gratitude moment for me.

I am grateful that I can do things even if I feel like I can't.

 

[EverOnly358]

I'm grateful for the roof over my head. I'm grateful for my kids, they're wonderful.

Hang in there, @Ms Spock. :hug: if you'd like them. I'm sending lots of positive support your way. I really appreciated your comments, too. (#1875)

 

[Madhather]

I am grateful that I went grocery shopping last night so I don't have to go out today. Making Italian food (stuffed ziti) and homemade garlic bread. Cooking makes me smile.:joyful:

 

[Definitely..maybe]

I'm grateful to know that I have ptsd. That sounds funny, but I'm glad doctors and I finally know what's wrong with me so that I don't feel crazy. I'm grateful for all the people that try to help me.

 

[The Albatross]

Braunschweiger with horseradish sauce and pepper jack cheese sandwich. Totally bad for me but every bite was really good. Very satisfying.

 

[EverOnly358]

Making Italian food (stuffed ziti) and homemade garlic bread. Cooking makes me smile.:joyful:

@Madhather, Yum! That sounds good. I love cooking, too. @The Albatross, too... you're both making me really hungry! I haven't eaten anything all day (it's 3:00pm) and that's not good. Hmmm.

@Definitely..maybe. Yeah, I know what you mean. It is good to know finally what's going on, right? ;)

 

[Britt.f7]

That I am safe inside my house. The first major snow of the season and people are driving erratically. Many accidents out there. And to think I was going to get my wreath from my brother. No thanks, I'll wait.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am grateful that I did not have to go anywhere today, and I am spending the day with my family. It is cold outside and we are all warm and cozy inside.

 

[ms spock]

I am grateful that I am trying to get well and I can see so much now that I didn't see about myself before.