What I did today - for small achievements and cheers - Page 149

Franz of Franzylvania · #**4441** 29th December 2018, 14:30

Left the house, despite trying very hard to talk myself out of it. Picked up some waterproof walking boots and kendal mint cake from Go Outdoors, which in theory should make going outside more appealing. We'll see though!

Mo34 · #**4442** 6th January 2019, 10:43

^

Went to a organised running group the morning. Based on the couch to 5k thingy.

Was nervous, but had a 20min drive to calm me down. Really enjoyed it. We did walking, running, walking, running etc.. managed it ok, tho it will step up and we have to do homework in the week. Chatted to a nice lady most of the run, so at least I didn't feel like Billy no mates.

Schmosby · #**4443** 6th January 2019, 10:48

Congrats. Exercise is great if you can get motivated and once you get into a routine, it becomes more enjoyable.

Mo34 · #**4444** 6th January 2019, 15:31

Thanks.

Pink*Lady · #**4445** 6th January 2019, 16:18

Wow congratulations to everyone above - you're all amazing. I've got as far as making a list of things to do and have made plans for this week.

Schmosby · #**4446** 7th January 2019, 11:18

I went out for a walk this morning. I generally get very shaky and start feeling very apprehensive regarding leaving the house if I'm indoors for more than 2-3 days. As I have not left the house in 2 weeks, I was feeling pretty bad.

I'm going to make a daily schedule so I have some structure. Something like up at 7am, do my work, go for a walk, work on self development for an hour...or two, exercise/work out, do the rest of my work and off to be by 11pm (with lots of eating in between).

I'm also going to get some privacy film for my windows and open my curtains in the morning, as I currently have blackout blinds and curtains, which keeps me feeling nice and safe and snug, but I think it's good for my body to sense the daytime.

Kerry Mucklowe · #**4447** 7th January 2019, 16:18

^ Good luck s_c, did you send your email?

A Whimsical Stranger · #**4448** 11th January 2019, 22:07

I gave in and asked for help after realising I've fallen into a severe depression. I am so angry at myself. I feel like a child again.

Schmosby · #**4449** 11th January 2019, 23:02

Sorry to hear that. Glad you're getting some help.

newbs16 · #**4450** 12th January 2019, 03:54

^^^ Well done for getting some purport I hope things improve for you soon.

gregarious_introvert · #**4451** 12th January 2019, 05:56

^^^^ Whimsical, please don't feel angry at yourself for "falling into" depression: I know only too well how it comes into your life uninvited - I wake every day wondering if this will be the day when it comes back. What you should be doing is congratulating yourself for reaching out, because depression takes your motivation and that can be the hardest thing to do. Now that you have done, I hope the cloud starts lifting soon and you can enjoy life again.

@Schmosby, I know only too well how staying indoors can turn into a habit; when I was overcoming my agoraphobia, I had to force myself to go out for a walk daily until the fear subsided and if I stay indoors for a day or two, it can still be an effort to get out. Getting into that routine sounds like an excellent idea, as does letting in some daylight - I hope it's going well for you so far and that you're managing to keep it up.

It's good to see that some of us have made such a positive start to the year and I hope you can all build on it; I need to start looking at this thread more often (these days, I visit only when I notice someone has posted, so I've missed a fair bit) and celebrating our collective achievements. I'm feeling really positive and optimistic not just personally but on everyone's behalf and hope that we can all make progress throughout the year.

Schmosby · #**4452** 12th January 2019, 17:06

Finally phoned Virgin Media to cut off the contract. Hate making phone calls, although I'm perfectly fine once on them.

choirgirl · #**4453** 12th January 2019, 20:33

Whimsical, it's quite adult to realise you need help and to be able to ask for it. It's something I find really hard, knowing when and how to ask for help and to actually do it. And to distinguish between when I really need it and when I don't and I just need to give myself a kick up the backside.

AireleeBray · #**4454** 18th January 2019, 12:20

i went to the dentist ive been putting it off for over a year. it was awful but its done. my dentist said i shouldnt leave it so long & i explained im terrible at making & keeping appointments & he said well your here now. that bit of understanding helps so much.

newbs16 · #**4455** 19th January 2019, 08:09

^^ Well done, I do think a lot of people put it off.

AireleeBray · #**4456** 19th January 2019, 09:55

Thankyou

Schmosby · #**4457** 28th January 2019, 11:51

Finally put up the window coverings and they came out very nicely, especially given they cost me 50p. Now I can get some daylight in my life, while not being observed.

Also proud I finally found the courage to do it, since I had to stand in front of the uncovered window to put the coverings up, meaning people could see me, with their eyes

Consolida · #**4458** 28th January 2019, 18:06

^^ That looks well impressive Schmosby

Only folk with SA know how unpleasant it can be to have to stand up at an uncovered window

That is why the insides of my windows are dirty - well, that is my excuse and I am sticking to it!!

Btw, what did you use to cover the window panes?

Schmosby · #**4459** 28th January 2019, 18:18

^/^^ Managed to get a pack of 2 plastic tablecloths in Poundland. They are actually ideal, let lots of light through. Used one for the windows and gave the other one to mum for the table, so two happy bunnies.

genovese · #**4460** 28th January 2019, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schmosby

Finally put up the window coverings and they came out very nicely, especially given they cost me 50p. Now I can get some daylight in my life, while not being observed

I've been toying with the idea of putting up that there mirror privacy film
I can see out clearly, and outside people looking in can only see a reflection

No nets, no blinds, no curtains, just freedom to walk around naked

Plus if I need to interview a murder suspect it would come in handy

Actually that would be the wrong way round
Gosh darn my clean up rate is gonna be woeful
The lieutenant will have my badge

Silent Ninja · #**4461** 1st February 2019, 13:53

Went out to the local shop with my Mum to get some food supplies and didn't come over all anxious or weird feeling (I needed to try getting out to see if I'll be able to get myself back to work on Monday, still not sure on that though).

Tembo · #**4462** 2nd February 2019, 23:37

Attended a Meetup event for the first time in months, which went quite well. Talked to quite a few people, and there were only a few moments where I just sat in silence awkwardly., which is good for me! Actually managed to have a proper conversation with people too, which is a very bizarre experience for me.

Really nice to talk to some new people, which doesn't happen often. Its a shame my local Meetup group is a shadow of what it was - used to be really popular when I joined a few years ago, but now theres not much going on. Hopefully some more events will happen soon.

Tembo · #**4463** 4th February 2019, 20:20

Thanks biscuits

Franz of Franzylvania · #**4464** 6th February 2019, 18:31

Went back to the scary aerobics class and it was a lot better than the first time. I think partly due to eating something an hour of so before which meant I didn't have a blood sugar crash, and partly because the trainer was more vocal about what you could do if you couldn't manage the proper moves just yet (eg side stepping instead of grapevining).

Franz of Franzylvania · #**4465** 8th February 2019, 07:26

^ yes it was such a relief!!

And well done! What is the placement?

Schmosby · #**4466** 9th February 2019, 22:35

Fixed my rowing machine. It had been showing erratic numbers, my distance was counting up too slowly and stroke rate was staying at 00.

While I was trying to find a solution, I found out that the monitor has useful things built in, like interval training, which is something I've been doing manually.

Looking forward to see what progress I've made while my monitor was pooped.

AireleeBray · #**4467** 10th February 2019, 14:25

I changed my fb pic to one of just myself usually i have to have my kids or partner in it too, i am shaking i want to change it back but i need to accept myself

Schmosby · #**4468** 10th February 2019, 21:54

Well done to both of you

Mr. Nobody · #**4469** 16th February 2019, 16:06

Just repaired a leaking close-couple cistern,
Took it all apart, fitted new washers brackets and put in a new syphon valve,
Bolted it all together and voila, no leaks (apart from the ones I'll take in it

)
Pretty chuffed,....whilst remaining cautious,
But filled and flushed it about 4 times now and seems fine, .

Now to get on with all the other housework that needs done

Schmosby · #**4470** 17th February 2019, 14:59

Managed my first straight 3k row yesterday and repeated it today. That's only 10mins rowing, but given my limit was 500m not that long ago I'm pleased. I've also realised that the second 1k is where my body screams "Stop!! you're going to die!!!". Once I get into the 3rd 1k I settle back down, so I think I'm going to try to progress by 1k per week until I'm doing 10k, see how that works out.