Candys Coping Thread

tips on how to cope: dealing with your feelings, dealing with the consequences of self-harm in your life. share your ideas and maybe pick up some new skills, too. you don't have to want to stop to learn something new here.

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Post by Candy » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:49 pm

I had a great night sleep. I went to day treatment program and had a great day,then I saw my therapist and she helped me alot,and made me feel alot better. With all of this going on with those friends that are not talking to me,and all of the stress that I have been feeling,I have not done any SI at all,it has been hard on me,but I am proud of myself for it. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I am going to go lay down for awhile and take a nap,till my boy-friend gets here later. I will be alright. Be back on later :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:47 am

I am doing alright. My boy-friend and I went out for awhile to visit some friends,we had a good time. He already went home and I am going to go to bed,cause I am getting tired. I took my medication for the night. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I have the day off tomorrow and I am going to enjoy myself doing things that I like. I will be fine. I did not do any SI today,that is great. I will be back on the bus tomorrow :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:42 pm

I had great night sleep,and so far this morning I have been coloring. I am going to enjoy my day and do what I want to do for myself. I have not done any SI so far,that is great. I will probably write in my journal later on,cause I need to get some feelings out that are bothering me. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I will be alright and I am doing fine. taking care of myself. be back on later :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:26 pm

I kept myself busy today. I did not write in my journal,cause I slept most of the day,I was sooo tired out. My doctor at program changed my medication and put me on Lexapro,if I spell that write and took me off Paxil and I am just getting use to it.My boy-friend will be over pretty soon,and I am not sure what we are doing. I have not spoken to my friends cause I know they are mad at me,and I am not sure I can be friends with them,cause they hurt my feelings. I did some coloring,so that was positive. I am hanging in there and taking care of myself. I will be alright.be back on the bus later sometime :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Sat Sep 08, 2007 5:08 am

I had a great night. My boy-friend and I just got home from visiting friends,and we are going to take it easy the rest of the night. I am doing alright,just feeling bad about the fact that those friends are still not talking to me,but there is nothing I can do to change the situation at this point. When he leaves I will be taking my medication and go to bed. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I have not done any SI today at all,that is great. I will be just fine. taking care of myself. I will be back on the bus tomorrow sometime :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Sat Sep 08, 2007 2:41 pm

I slept real good last night. I am going to do things around the apartment that I enjoy doing and that are positive for me. I still feel depressed about what is going on with my friends,but I feel that they should make the move first,cause if they are real friends they will do so,cause I am always making the first move. I do not know what to do,very confused. I am going to be alright. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing.I am going to take care of myself. Be back on later :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:40 pm

I kept myself busy most of the day. I made out my shopping list for grocery,then I took a nap,cause I was soo tired. Then I wrote in my journal and it helped alot to get my emotions out that were bothering me. I had dinner,then did the dishes. Later I am going to color for awhile. My boy-friend will be over later on. I am doing alright,and feeling ok. I have not done any SI so far,and it has been hard on me with with everything that is going on,but I am managing somehow. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I will be fine. be back on later. :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:58 am

I am relaxing tonight with my boy-friend and we are watching t.v. I have to get up early to do grocery shopping in the morning,fun wow. I am doing alright and feeling pretty good. I have not done any SI today,that is great. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I not talked to any friends that are mad at me,but I am trying not to let it get to me. I will be ok. Just going to take care of myself tonight. hanging in there. be back on later. :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Sun Sep 09, 2007 4:20 am

I am watching t.v.,with my boy-friend and relaxing. I already took my medication for the night. After he leaves, I will be going to bed,cause I have to get up early to go grocery shopping. I have not done any SI tonight,and it has been hard for me,with everything that is going on,but I am using my coping skills. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I am taking care of myself. I will be alright. I will be back on the bus sometime tomorrow :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by one out of none » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:06 pm

Hi Candy, I'm sorry things are still difficult with your friends, that's a pity. You're doing great though, and it's brilliant that you're using your coping skills to get through the urges. Take care.

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Post by Candy » Sun Sep 09, 2007 2:34 pm

Thanks for the nice messages that you sent me. It has been hard dealing with the way my friends are treating me,but I did not do anything wrong,so she has to say sorry to me,cause I told her NO,and she hung up on me,but I just use my coping skills and come on the bus cause it helps me alot. I just got home from doing grocery shopping and I am tired,I will probably lay down for awhile. I have not done any SI at all. That is great!! My boy-friend will be over later on sometime. I will be just fine. taking care of myself Be back on later :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Sun Sep 09, 2007 8:28 pm

I had a good day so far. I colored for awhile and took a nap,cause I had to get up early this morning. Then I took myself out for dinner at Wendy's and I enjoy myself. My boy-friend will be here in awhile and I am watching t.v.,till he comes. I have day treatment program tomorrow,and I am looking forward to it,just not getting up early. I have not done any SI at all,that is great. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I am doing alright,and I am hanging in there. I am going to enjoy the rest of the day. Be back on the bus later on. :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

To find yourself,think of yourself first.

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Post by Candy » Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:40 pm

I am doing alright so far. I was coloring for awhile and then my boy-friend came over. We are sitting here watching t.v.,and I do not know if we are going out or not,we have not decided yet. I did not write in my jorunal today,but I will tomorrow when I get home from day treatment program. I am feeling pretty good,and my moods are stable. I have been doing good over the weekend,NO SI,even with everything going on,that is sooo great. I am going to be just fine. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I will be back on the bus later on :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Sun Sep 09, 2007 11:32 pm

I am doing alright,my mouth is soo dried from my medication,so I got some candy to help it. I am feeling pretty good. My boy-friend and I are going out to visit some friends tonight,so I do not know what time I will be be back,but I will be on before I go to bed. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I am hanging in there. I hope everyone is doing alright. I will be ok. I have day treatment program tomorrow,looking forward to it,but I did find out that one of my friends that are not speaking to me,is going to the same treatment program next month,not sure though,but I am not going to let it worry me. I will be back on before I go to bed. taking care of myself. :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:53 am

I just got home from visiting some friends,we had a great time. I am doing alright,just relaxing and taking it easy. After my boy-friend leaves, I will be going to bed,cause I have to get up early to go to day treatment program tomorrow. I am going to get a good night sleep. I did not do any SI today,that is great,even though it is hard on me and the thoughts are still there,I keep fighting it,by using my coping skills and being on the bus. I wil write in my journal tomorrow when I get home. I will be alright and feeling pretty good. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I will be just fine. I will be back on the bus tomorrow evening. :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

To find yourself,think of yourself first.

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Post by Candy » Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:11 pm

I had a great night sleep. I am getting ready to go to day treatmemt program,and have a great day. When I get home I will write in my journal and do things that I want to do for myself. I know that I will also take a nap as well. I am doing alright,and I am feeling alright. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I will be back on the bus later on :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by one out of none » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:15 pm

Hi Candy, you're doing really well dealing with the urges, it shows a lot of strength. So good for you! I hope you have a good day at program today.

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Post by Candy » Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:10 pm

Thanks for the nice messages. I had a great day at program,and I really enjoy myself. I also had a great talk with my therapist,and she helped me alot. I am going to write in my journal for awhile and lay down till my boy-friend gets here. I am trying to fight the urges of SI and it is not easy,but I am taking it one day at a time. I am doing alright and I am hanging in there. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing.I will be just fine. I will be back on the bus later on :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

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Post by Candy » Tue Sep 11, 2007 12:09 am

I took a long nap today,whether it is due to my new medication or it is cause I am getting depressed,which I do not feel depressed,but my doctor feels that I am. I already wrote in my journal and it helped me alot. I am doing alright and feeling so-so. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I have not done any SI so far,and that is great,but there are times that I am afraid that I am going to slip and it is going to be real bad. My boy-friend and I might go out to visit some friends later,not sure,but if we do I will make sure I come on before I go to bed. I will be alright. taking care of myself. Be back on later :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

To find yourself,think of yourself first.

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Post by Candy » Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:25 am

I just got home from visiting my friends,we had a great time. My boy-friend just went home to get some sleep,and I will be going to bed real soon. I already took my medication for the night,and I am getting tired. I did not do any SI today at all,and that is great. I have cleaning to do tomorrow and other things that I want to get done for myself. My nurse is on vacation,if I spell that right,so he told me that I can do my own medication this week,till he comes back next week. I am doing alright and feeling pretty good. I just wanted to let everyone know how I am doing. I will be fine. I will be back on the bus sometime tomorrow. :bcatsmile:
I am in a dark place like a turtle afraid to deal with the pain that I do not want to feel,but eventually I will slowly face my pain,like the turtle when he comes out of his shell.

To find yourself,think of yourself first.

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