Recognising The Small Positives

[Britt.f7]

That I got up, showered, dressed, and went to breakfast for valentine's/husband's birthday.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Seeing the first signs of spring and hearing the birds sing as they begin to build their nests in the trees.

 

[Deleted member 19804]

Doing something constructive with my heartbreak: got a subscription at a gym and worked out for over an hour.

 

[Britt.f7]

I'm feeling lighter than I was on Wednesday. This is positive, since I was suicidal then. Much better I would say since I am no longer feeling that way.

 

[The Albatross]

Carried mostly full time hours for 11 months without setback or illness. That is very big for me physically and mental/emotionally. A definite positive.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Good conversations with family and friends and a lot of laughter. This is a huge deal to me after being a caregiver for twenty four seven with my husband who hardly talked or laughed because he was so sick and had bad dementia.

 

[Britt.f7]

I am feeling better then I did last Wednesday. This is a plus. I hate the darkness, even if it does seem to follow me.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Cuddling with my daughters cats and even sleeping with them sometimes. So comforting.

 

[Britt.f7]

Getting some of the pictures copied for my sister. It is definitely tolling on me. I am glad I am almost done.

 

[Britt.f7]

I took my son out, and stopped at a local gas station and went in. That is a big step for me. I didn't want to go anywhere. But, once I did, I felt better for it. I have to keep that in mind the next time I am so hesitant.

 

[Britt.f7]

I didn't want to go anywhere(notice a theme) anyhow, I gave in to my son's request for lunch. While doing so, I decided to get gas and get my very salty car washed. I took time for me. Though I did go in to the gas station to get energy drinks for the son. He didn't ask. I almost felt normal. I did have my car doors locked while waiting for the car wash. I'm in a safe area, but I was scared. I felt better then. Good steps.

 

[StarChild]

I cooked a mixed millet / lentil casserole with lots of fresh vegetables and small pieces of smoked loin rips in it. It was so yummy, that even my two dogs came to beg and even eat vegetables! I was quite a bit proud of myself. As cooking has become a very difficult task for me.