Back here after a while...

I've been gone from the forum for a while, but I have thought of you! I hope everyone is doing all right. I had my triple foot surgery, which seems good. Quite a long time before I can put any weight on it. I am moving around very clumsily on a knee scooter.

Have had a few set backs with events. Most difficult was having to put down our beautiful greyhound after 13 years together. (We rescued her at 1, so she lived a good long 14 years, but it was so very sad.)

Other was accidental viewing of a couple of movies with rape scenes - I am a survivor. I covered my eyes of course, but could still tell what was happening and was panicked from the memories.

Other than that, my coping skills have been working well. A lot of breathing, a lot of distraction and grounding, and unfortunately I've added the comfort food which needs to stop quickly or I will be back where I was 50 pounds ago...

Calm days to all!! Cindy

Hi Cindy sorry to hear about your dog. I am also a dog lover I have a cur I rescued from the pound and another lab that showed up army house. Someone threw her out. But that's fine I love her they are a big help to me with the anxiety. I can talk to them when there is no one else to talk to. Lol. Glad your surgery went well. Hope everything heals good.






All glory to GOD

Yes it is

Welcome Back Cindy!! I'm sorry to hear about your fur baby, it is hard losing a companion after that many years, my heart goes out to you.

Sorry about your set backs, but good job working with your coping skills. Keep up the good work!!

Thank you all for the comforting words! It is always nice to know others are understanding and wishing you well when you go through difficult times in life!!

I just got home from an appointment with my therapist. I am very blessed. She is a very caring and kind woman with 25+ years of experience and a wealth of knowledge about mental health. She is always reading new books and incorporating them into her practice. I have never left an appointment without some new information.

Today we went over an excerpt from a book titled "Say Good Night to Insomnia". Although we weren't discussing insomnia, there was an excellent section on relaxation response - ways to use mini relaxations throughout the day to avoid having anxiety and also ways to relax when going to sleep. I found it very interesting.

I hope everyone is having a good day! It is a beautiful day where I live! Blessings to all!

CBH,

Sounds like a great session! I am so glad you are feeling positive and experiencing forward momentum....great job!

I may look into getting that book and using it as a Resource, as we have many who struggle with sleep issues!

May it continue to go well for you. :)

Talk soon,

S.C.