What Are You Feeling Today? Not Thinking, Rather Feeling! Can You Identify Yours?

[intothelight]

(((Hugs))) to all that need them.

Feeling good today and doing more each day. Loving the sunshine even though it is cold. Just enjoying having more strength.

 

[KP the nut]

I'm feeling calmer and more in control of me today.

Last night was nice, H and I had a wonderful meal and watched Men in Black 3. Then I spent some time in the chat room before a milky drink and sleep.

Today has been very quiet. H and I watched Speed 2, I finished a book on my Kindle and then came here.

Many thanks for all of your support and (((HUGS)))

 

[safenow]

Being in the body 100% is very painful. I don't like it. It's stressing me out by reminding me that the body is old and sick. And I have a lung condition just now because of the inversion in the valley on top of it. I hate this. I don't like being reminded of my frailties. Sigh. Being in the body is not all it's cracked up to be. I'm going to go read and take a nap if I can sleep.

In case you don't know this, up until October of last year I've been bed ridden for four years.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am feeling ok. It is kind of a struggle for me today. Tommorow will be a better day, I have alot going on.

 

[safenow]

(((( gizmo ))))

 

[Abstract]

Being in the body is not all it's cracked up to be

H Safenow,
I still don't understand this totally but I have heard it said that low levels of of dissociation at the right time when it doesn't put us in danger can be positive when we are overwhelmed physically or mentally. I don't have any answers but thought I would share that.

I did not know you were bedridden for 4 years. I am very sorry to hear that. It must be hard getting moving and living after that. Take care and be kind to yourself.

 

[Red Feather]

((((((((Safenow)))))))))) ((((((((((((Gizmo)))))))))))))) (((((((((((((KP))))))))))))))

I am feeling calmer. And hopeful. And proud of myself for working through my musical theory book.

 

[Britt.f7]

I'm not sure how I'm feeling. Today is not a bad day. Still struggling to fight negative feelings. Did manage to vacuum. I have been watching my son act foolish in a funny way, so that has made me smile. Why does this have to be so difficult?

 

[Spiderallis]

My anxiety levels are going back up after a meds decrease... hoping it levels out in a few days, if not I'll go back to the higher dose. I haven't needed the as-needed meds for a while, glad I remembered where I put them!

 

[ms spock]

proud of myself for working through my musical theory book.

Go Nadia![DOUBLEPOST=1358718283][/DOUBLEPOST]I am feeling like I am capable of doing what the day requires. I need to write a list as I have quite a few things to do today.

 

[ms spock]

I am feeling hopeful.

Today I want to keep this insight close to my heart. I want to challenge the thinking of my PTSD today. I want to challenge my PTSD mindset. I want to walk around today with this mindful awareness.

I notice is that stepping outside my comfort zone or going further and stepping outside of my helplessness zone has a flow on effect which gives me more options and more choices. Other things resolve because of those steps, I didn't expect that.

The challenge that I did on Friday to step outside my helpeless zone meant that I was able to go out both days on Saturday and Sunday and be with two diverse social groups. I had some feelings that were difficult during this but the fact was I managed well. I was just part of the crowd, like any other normal person. (Except I spotted the three Southern Boobook Owls - heheehee) I was just part of the group. No less and no more than any other person. I felt a sense of achievement and a sense of accomplishment which was rather nice. I could get used to that. Of course to get used to that I will need to practice regularly. I am prepared to do that.

Even different and new thinking comes to me because of doing something that dissolves or disputes that PTSD thinking and PTSD ways of being. It is a powerful experience for me. I do feel like there might be an opportunity for me to actually have a reasonable life.

 

[GreenFrog2]

Too much everyday living stuff to deal with - work, money, family, back problems. So stressful that I can't take care of me or the PTSD. So I am going down hill. Although i think it's not so bad as last week. I managed to get up and go for my walking, listening to my meditation tape. Still feel really bad, but glad I want because on some level I know it is good for me.

I wish that I had support from people - you know the sort who can give me a real hug, so I don't feel so alone with all of this. I have started to so some social stuff, but still along way from having good friends that I can share all of this with......

Wishing my work, money and family stuff would get better - I am doing everything that I can, but am still going backwards with these things.

Q: Is this all real, or am I just stuck in a stupid hopeless / helpless zone.
A: It is real. I have PTSD. I am not coping. No one to turn to.