What I did today - for small achievements and cheers - Page 48

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1411** 25th October 2013, 14:45

My first time making some type of spinach stew without any help. Frying the chicken was scary with the oil spitting, that the chicken ended up a lil burnt, but overall I liked cooking. Gonna cook the same thing again in a few days.

daveysurfy · #**1412** 30th October 2013, 21:21

I managed to go surfing, which I was a bit anxious about, there were quite a few people out there, but I managed it ok, even took my camera mounted on the front of my board, which I was thinking of leaving in the car as it sticks out and arrrgh I just wanted to be as inconspicous as possible, but no one enquired about it thankfully, talked to some 50 year old dude afterwards for about 15 minutes, he made conversation with me which was a bit weird as it meant standing around in the car park in my bathrode, ah he couldve waited till I was changed, he did most of the talking, wasn't too bad, always difficult I feel though when the convo ends and you part ways, difficult to initiate ending the convo too, I don't want to appear rude but also I don't like feeling that I have to wait for them to end it, not feeling in control is not a nice feeling.

Nat88 · #**1413** 31st October 2013, 10:57

I ate tea (yesterday) somewhere I'd never eaten before, on my own. Was very nerve-wracking as it was very nicely set out inside and I was the only customer. But I did it

Appear · #**1414** 4th November 2013, 21:28

^ That's great Nat, good on ya!

I've just managed to complete a week's worth of OU work in a day, so now I'm all back on track. And best of all, I've really enjoyed it - so much so, I've even done the optional extras and started the next part.

Take that procrastination

rudster · #**1415** 5th November 2013, 15:40

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Originally Posted by conch

i got my bits out at the doctors..not today...couple of days ago. 0_o

he asked me too ,what was i supposed to do??

Ha ha - well done! I think I'd struggle if it was a she

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1416** 5th November 2013, 15:48

^ What if you were attracted to the doctor, makes me have some dirty thoughts tbh.

rudster · #**1417** 5th November 2013, 15:58

^ Lol - yes, nurses mmmmmm

buttonlane · #**1418** 10th November 2013, 13:28

Exposing myself to all an sundry today.

Went to the sunday service at the community centre. (actually I intended to go but was to late so went to the after service tea an biscuits thingamajig.)

Im not religious but thought it would be a good way to address my 'group anxiety' with exposure. It was
packed. Had a few moments of overwhelm but it was contained and I managed to converse with folk'normally.' Was introduced to loads of people and had to speak in groups...No mental blocks, no stuttering. I was fine.

I hope this could be the start of new things and the answer to beating SA. aka Facing what you fear. (consistently)

All in all a great start to the day

sleepyme · #**1419** 15th November 2013, 14:52

Finally signed on to jobseekers, had my interview starter things today. It wasn't as bad as i thought, I did have a *ahem* dodgy stomach with nerves before it and i was the colour of a tomato throughout it. I made it though!

One more step forward.

Sitting with the phone now, contemplating making a doctors appointment. I was all ready to on the way home but I have actually lost the number and now I'm starting to lose the will to do it :/

Ye gods, I finally did it. Got a Doctors appointment for next week. eek. another step forward!

David K · #**1420** 15th November 2013, 16:43

I went for a really really long walk and explored the city a bit. A rare event!

Excaliber · #**1421** 15th November 2013, 17:04

Printed out photos of myself at the library (I was paranoid they'd think it was a really weird thing to do, that is if they even check what you're printing)
Bought cards for my dad's birthday
Returned the keys to my old workplace

In summary, I did everything on my to-do list, which is also a rare event!

endo_endo · #**1422** 15th November 2013, 17:07

held a conversation with a " normal " without wanting to set fire to something and run off I'm calling that a win

Sunshine Recorder · #**1423** 26th November 2013, 15:29

I just registered to become a member of my local running community. I really need some new hobbies outside of gaming.

buttonlane · #**1424** 27th November 2013, 18:56

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Originally Posted by endo_endo

held a conversation with a " normal " without wanting to set fire to something and run off I'm calling that a win

Nice one Endo.

buttonlane · #**1425** 27th November 2013, 19:15

Ran my art group today and 8 showed up including a newbie. Dealt with a rather challenging woman in a calm, relaxed manner and managed to swerve a potentially awkward situation.
Its a mixed group. Most of the people there have some form of mental health problem. I feel the class brings the best out in me.

Happy that Im so relaxed in my own class now. Wish the same could be said for the Anxiety groups I attend or social events.

hellotiger · #**1426** 27th November 2013, 19:28

Got lost and asked randomers for directions. They didn't know where I had to go either but still...

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1427** 27th November 2013, 19:31

I'm quite happy with how my jobsearching went today.

Marie8434 · #**1428** 28th November 2013, 00:32

I managed to ask someone at place where I volunteer to make a cup of tea because I was really stressed. (I normally don't manage to ask for any help or support with things so feeling happy.

rudster · #**1429** 28th November 2013, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Marie8434

I managed to ask someone at place where I volunteer to make a cup of tea because I was really stressed. (I normally don't manage to ask for any help or support with things so feeling happy.

well done, it feels good when we challenge those fears. A little bit of exposure therapy!

More importantly, well done for doing volunteering work.

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1430** 28th November 2013, 14:08

My first day volunteering at my local charity shop went well.I was very nervous at first but got use to shopkeeping, all I had to do was make sure items were placed neatly,labelled correctly, in the right place and no one robs the store. The staff were nice and by the end of the shift my SA was reduced I was able to greet customers, it was fun stepping into a different role. It kind of gives me a little more confidence to try paid retail jobs.

I was most shy of the babies and toddlers that came in which is understandable cause I find it mentally scary to express myself and open up to people and toddlers and babies are often curious of people.

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1431** 28th November 2013, 14:13

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Originally Posted by Marie8434

I managed to ask someone at place where I volunteer to make a cup of tea because I was really stressed. (I normally don't manage to ask for any help or support with things so feeling happy.

Well done for opening up a tiny bit to someone

I feel guilty if I'm in a bad mood around others but then we are human it's normal that we feel down sometimes.

Titan_Jon · #**1432** 1st December 2013, 04:13

I spoke to my 1 friend for the first time about how I'm feeling low and anxious and he was really great to talk to. Feel a bit better now just wish I could sleep!

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1433** 2nd December 2013, 20:31

Did my first ever proper job interview, I think I messed up as I was unprepared for the interview. But I know a bit more what to expect next time in a similar job based interview.

Titan_Jon · #**1434** 2nd December 2013, 23:04

Well done for doing the interview. I absolutely hate them and will probably stay with my current employer to avoid doing another one!

Having said that, one thing I found that really helped is walking in knowing that the interviewers actually want to like you and want to employ you. I found that gave me a bit more confidence walking in and getting going.

newbs16 · #**1435** 2nd December 2013, 23:43

Good luck x

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1436** 3rd December 2013, 01:21

^Unfortunately I didn't get the job. I was very nervous and didn't have any idea how the interview would go.

The group interview wasn't bad but triggered feelings and thought back from college, but then again I was around peers who were a bit like the majority of ppl in my old college. I guess my body language wasn't good or something.

Titan_Jon · #**1437** 3rd December 2013, 01:36

Hard luck. Certainly don't worry about feeling nervous. I think that is very common for everyone. The interview I did for my current job I walked in and knocked my cup of water over my interviewers lol!

I guess the main thing is to go to as many as you can, practice is key.

iTz0kt0Bu · #**1438** 3rd December 2013, 01:42

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Originally Posted by Titan_Jon

Hard luck. Certainly don't worry about feeling nervous. I think that is very common for everyone. The interview I did for my current job I walked in and knocked my cup of water over my interviewers lol!

I guess the main thing is to go to as many as you can, practice is key.

I guess practice helps.

MrMr · #**1439** 3rd December 2013, 12:01

Bought a homeless guy lunch yesterday. Increasingly I feel like an arse for not volunteering in some way. It didn't feel like I thought it would, mainly because he just criticised me for not giving him money for "coffee" aka drugs/booze. Kinda SA provoking thing to do though, got my heart hammering and made my head spin so pleased I managed it.

Wilson · #**1440** 3rd December 2013, 13:01

^ Nice one. Feel proud.