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Taking some positive steps

cherylmcgr
cherylmcgr
I finally am getting some motivation back so I joined a gym today. I am a little fearful of going by myself. or going at all but I so want to get off the coach and do something productive. I am starting group therapy on the 21st. So I feel hopeful I am taking the right steps. My racy thoughts are still with me but I am writing them down and getting them out of my head.I feel hope that I have not felt in a long time.
MayB
MayB
Hi Cheryl!

I just learned about racing thoughts today and writing then down...

Cool you are joining a gym! This really is taking some steps to help yourself...

I'm in a job training class it's good but maybe just a little too fast....
cherylmcgr
cherylmcgr
Hi May,
my therapist told me last week to journal racy thoughts it has been a great tool to help slow down my head.
spacekat
spacekat
Cheryl, that is wonderful! I too attend group therapy (as well as individual) and it was a little hard at first but boy do I love it now! And joining a gym? That's fantastic! Exercise is so so very good for you!

Nice accomplishments!

I'm practicing leaving my house with my dog and walking out to the main road and back. That's a huge step for me. After I get well...
cherylmcgr
cherylmcgr
I just got a dog Spacekat a he has been such a joy to me. I don't feel as lonely as much.
spacekat
spacekat
Aren't they the greatest companions!?!? So happy for you!
Autumn111269
Autumn111269
So glad you have a great plan. I joined a gym last year as well. At first my daughter went with me every time but now I can go once or twice a week by myself and do fine. Journaling is very helpful for me as well. I am really glad to see you motivated and feeling hope for a change. Hope is one of the things we have to really hang on to. Hang in there!
dizzynini
dizzynini
One of the best things you could of done is join a gym. The exercise will make you feel better mentally and physically. Group therapy is great and writing your racy thoughts in a journal will help alot too.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Those sound like great things. Wishing you well. It takes time to readjust after going through difficult parts of this illness but you are doing great and positive things. Hugs!!
rubyblue
rubyblue
good for you for being proactive...... I've never thought of writing down racing thoughts before..... usually bcs I can't sit still most of the time when I am like that..... but it is something I am going to put in my pocket for later so thanks for sharing
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