What Have You Accomplished Lately?

[notsurewheretoturn]

@Anrish Thank you!

 

[Anrish]

I stayed calm when I saw all the work (a real mountain) on my desk.

 

[notsurewheretoturn]

First day I've felt well enough to do a days work, still coughing and blowing my nose like an elephant, but I'm upright, I'm on my best, and that's better than I've felt in almost a week!

 

[ms spock]

I am achieving so many things at this time.

I have achieved a very high level quality of dementia care despite finding it so emotionally upsetting at times.

I cooked B and Papa Bear pancakes this morning for breakfast. The carer that came and showered Papa Bear said to him that he was really spoilt and Papa Bear agreed and they have a happy conversation about that. I felt happy about this - that he appreciates and notices what is being done for him.

I am working on my attitudes and my being present in this now. I feel pleased about how I did this.

I told B last night that he does a wonderful job with his father and that he has to give himself a break. I went through a mental list of all the things that he does so well, and I told him that I am so proud of him for being so amazingly dedicated. He said he couldn't do it without me, I said we are lucky to have the relationship and life together that we have. (Girlfriend grumbling rights not ceded, by the way.) I gave him lots of love, affection and back up yesterday as he is so tired.

I have accomplished some great routines with Papa Bear. He comes out in the morning and says things like "Hello Cutepie!" or "Hello Sweetiepie!" These are the moments to focus on and not the overwhelm. I feel special when he says this.

I have changed my whole thinking patterns and my whole way of being in the world. It is such a big change. Still very stuck with some stuff - still dissociation, derealisation, depersonalisation, eating and blocking with TV series - bit of freezing as well. But much improved.

 

[Anrish]

I didn't want to be in the centre of attention but again...I was there and I coordinated about twenty people, made two spontaneous speeches and much more. I was trembling like mad after my first speech.

 

[ms spock]

Walking the Blue Dog at 5.45am in the morning so as to get some exercise in.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I laughed so much today with my very good friend.

 

[Chava]

Took only one of each of my pain meds. And brushed my cat. (over-achiever, I know...)

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I made a reservation for a much cheaper motel that has all of the amenities. I have two days at the luxory motel and I am so glad. I love this place but I cannot afford it. So glad I do not have to drive anywhere today.

 

[Anrish]

Went to a medieval market, had almost a break down after being in such a big crowd...but I returned after a short break.

 

[Anrish]

Started cleaning my flat - two rooms are clean again. ...step by step.

 

[Anrish]

Began to sort out stuff for the move in two months. Already packed some boxes - yes, I'm early.

Worked on my thesis, focused and calm.