The Happiness Thread

What would the wifey (or girlfriendy?) say?

 

Went to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on Friday and rode a bunch of coasters. The Iron Rattler was AMAZING. First drop is 171 feet high at an 81 degree angle. Felt like straight-effing-down at 70 mph. So awesome. My 10 year old stepdaughter has nerves of steel. She rode that sucker twice with me, lol. Good times!
Link to YouTube POV video if curious.

 

I had an anxiety attack this morning, but I beat it back and achieved what I needed to! First time ever. Very proud of myself, but as is so often the case, I had a little help (@Cave Troll ).

 

THERE IS A BREEZE.

 

Had a new idea for a story randomly while on lunch so now I'm working out the details. My happy place.

 

You came through for us!

 

You're Welcome!

 

Congrats, I am glad to you fought it back, I personally understand how hard it is, especially when it you are aware of how illogical and damaging it could be.

May I ask what you did, because I have a hard week coming up, It's hard but not that hard-hard, but my mind will twist it into something really hard, not to mention I already have difficulty with 8 hour shifts, and I need to find away to steel myself for it.

 

Welcome to help if I can. I was standing at the roadside at the time, and was fighting the urge to go back home. I turned away from the road, and closed my eyes. I pictured something (someone) in my mind, and I focused on that. It took a while, cos my brain was arguing the point with me, but I persisted with it, and my anxiety simply melted away. It gave me breathing space to think rationally for a minute, and plan. Then I was able to work out a solution to the problem. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks I gotta remember that, I was watching hoarders onetime, I can't remember which episode but the Psychologist mentioned Anxiety lasting about 23 Mins. so if you can preoccupy your mind like you did, and resist what the brain is telling you, tand solve it in a rational way.

 

Life is finally a little less busy so I can hop on online more.

I also found my fountain pen and it works! I also have started to write some, again. It's not really my Camp NaNo project, but it's better than not writing.

 

I had my first chemo session today and it went really well! There was a bit of a snafu early on but it got worked out, and I haven't had any nausea or light-headedness or anything. It was mostly just a bit boring. Two and a half hours every other week sitting in a chair, tied to a IV pump ... maybe I'll actually get some writing done!

(Nah, my brother just bought Stardew Valley on the Switch so I'm going to end up playing that and listening to podcasts -- I know what I'm like.)

I know I haven't been around here so much lately, but I don't have any more surgeries until my IV port comes out 3-4 months from now, so if the chemo doesn't kick my ass too hard, maybe I'll be clear-headed enough to actually participate soon

 

Sending you all the positive vibes, Izzy!!!! You are much loved around here.

 

Well, after 5 weeks (although it seems both longer and shorter to me), I have finally seen him online in real time!

 

Hope you don't mind if I respond to this too, but anxiety has been a constant companion for me so hopefully I might be able to help too. For me, anxiety comes from being overwhelmed and underprepared. I think too far ahead and then panic because it all feels unachievable. What seems to work for me is to break an anxiety-provoking step down into small, manageable steps. Write them down in order of priority, and then work your way through the list in order. Focus only on one step at a time, and keep telling yourself that when you get to the end of the list, you'll be done. If it helps, put something enjoyable and/or relaxing as the last item as something to strive for. Doing it this way keeps you mindful and stops you from feeling so overwhelmed, because you only have to think about one small action at a time, and the rest are safely on the list waiting until you're ready to think about them.

 

for support.

Boo!

 

My morning weight has dropped around 1kg.

I mostly did small things this past week, and most of it classic (less sugar, more fibre, walking at a brisker pace) and due to unforeseen circumstances I missed a couple of gym days (inspection at work) so to see that kind of a change is encouraging.

 

Today I crossed off everything from my to-do list, including some things I didn’t get round to yesterday, and a few things which I hadn’t planned for but did anyway (and then added to the list so I could cross them off ) So now I’m caught up on case notes, I’ve cleared out my email inbox, I’m prepped for the week, I’ve been to the gym, and I’ve got a date with a really hot guy tonight. After the last few months of hell, today feels like a great day