Daddy's Little Girl - Fourth Edition

[barefootgirl69]

@RosewoodTulip - I've been thinking of you all week, I just suck at staying in contact when I'm feeling overwhelmed! I'm sorry.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

@RosewoodTulip - I've been thinking of you all week, I just suck at staying in contact when I'm feeling overwhelmed! I'm sorry.

I'm exactly the same. I just try and hide until things are easier.

Please don't apologise

 

[barefootgirl69]

How is your week? Are you practicing self-care, drinking your water, getting enough sleep?

 

[morelikeasong]

How is your week? Are you practicing self-care, drinking your water, getting enough sleep?

Not sure if this was directed to everyone or for Rosie specifically but no to all of the above . I need to do better.

 

[barefootgirl69]

Not sure if this was directed to everyone or for Rosie specifically but no to all of the above . I need to do better.

It was for all of us!

You know, I wrote it for myself, too. A reminder that I'm not the only one who will need encouragement to drink my water. Maybe if I gave myself treats for every 20 oz of water? A muffin or something.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

How is your week? Are you practicing self-care, drinking your water, getting enough sleep?

Trying.
Not really doing as well as I would like. Still have leftover chocolate from Christmas that is oh so tempting...

Been having some cbt sessions and one of the things we're working on is helping me feel less overwhelmed by the things I have to do. I'm one for just shutting down completely when things get too much. She's asked me to break tasks down to their basics and build up from there.

I get the sense of achievement for getting things ticked off and also less pressure to do more than I can handle. It's been really helpful

 

[barefootgirl69]

Trying.
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She's asked me to break tasks down to their basics and build up from there.

I get the sense of achievement for getting things ticked off and also less pressure to do more than I can handle. It's been really helpful

I always encourage things like that, but it's much harder for me to practice what I preach.

Sometimes, breaking it down into a list on my Tasks app helps, but there are times I want to just toss it all. Feeling overwhelmed, especially lately, is my new norm.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

I always encourage things like that, but it's much harder for me to practice what I preach.

Sometimes, breaking it down into a list on my Tasks app helps, but there are times I want to just toss it all. Feeling overwhelmed, especially lately, is my new norm.

I definitely get that. And the idea of it is absolutely easier than the practical side.

I don't know if I can make this into a permanent change of behaviour but if I can get out of the headspace I've been in for the last couple of months then that's worth it.

If it's any comfort to you at all we're all here for you. You've built a lovely supportive "little" community here. Make sure you lean on us when you need to

 

[LilyV2]

I’m sorry to see so many of you/us going through a hard time right now.

I struggle with enough sleep and water, too. I try but it’s not always enough. I do agree that lists help, I use post it’s - they are small and can fit a few things and this helps me to not get (too) overwhelmed with the tasks that need doing. And yes, sometimes I do want to chuck it all in the fuck it bucket.

But I just keep on working on that list, and whatever I get done - I consider it an accomplishment.

Sending you all love and hugs and positive vibes

 

[BodieOhl]

Don't forget to breathe. Sometimes just a slow, deep breathing exercise can help.

 

[Strixaluco]

How is your week? Are you practicing self-care, drinking your water, getting enough sleep?

Been trying to, but results are less than stellar...

On Monday went to fetch something walking - it was just some 1,3km (less than a mile) away. Ended up having asthma attack, calf cramping, foot trying to get plantar fascitis, and exhausted for the rest of the day. And not much appetite.

Ended up anxious, didn't manage to get two sleep early enough. And then not sleeping quite enough. Well, at least I managed to get myself out of the door in time yesterday... More walking, and getting tired. Might not have ended nicely if I wasn't meeting my Dom, and he put me to bed. Though still woke up with asthma and anxiety...

Yeah. Not feeling too well. Only had breakfast and dinner today. But at least I got some maintenance work day. (Thank goodness for washing machines!)

 

[RosewoodTulip]

Been trying to, but results are less than stellar...

On Monday went to fetch something walking - it was just some 1,3km (less than a mile) away. Ended up having asthma attack, calf cramping, foot trying to get plantar fascitis, and exhausted for the rest of the day. And not much appetite.

Ended up anxious, didn't manage to get two sleep early enough. And then not sleeping quite enough. Well, at least I managed to get myself out of the door in time yesterday... More walking, and getting tired. Might not have ended nicely if I wasn't meeting my Dom, and he put me to bed. Though still woke up with asthma and anxiety...

Yeah. Not feeling too well. Only had breakfast and dinner today. But at least I got some maintenance work day. (Thank goodness for washing machines!)

I'm sorry you're not feeling well this week. I hope you're able to rest a little bit or have your Dom come and take care of you. I know he really helps you feel calmer

 

[Strixaluco]

I'm sorry you're not feeling well this week. I hope you're able to rest a little bit or have your Dom come and take care of you. I know he really helps you feel calmer

I'm not working anymore, so I have time. It's the mental side that's worse, I have hard time relaxing.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

How is your week? Are you practicing self-care, drinking your water, getting enough sleep?

The week has been alright. Not enough water. Not enough sleep. Been trying with the sleep, but having trouble falling asleep recently. Haven't exercised since before Christmas. There's a thought... might sleep better if I was exercising. I definitely need to take better care of myself physically. I have been eating healthy most of the time, so that's one good thing.

@RosewoodTulip - I'm glad that the cbt has been helping you to figure out how to feel less overwhelmed.
It sounds like many of us benefit from using lists. For me, it helps me prioritize the different things I need to do. And I do get that sense of satisfaction from ticking them off.

Don't forget to breathe. Sometimes just a slow, deep breathing exercise can help.

This is something that works for me when I'm starting to feel overwhelmed or anxious. It can help to interrupt the cycle of escalating anxiety. It might not alleviate my anxiety, but can take it down a notch and/or help me refocus.

 

[AngelicaS1780]

Almost forgot... sending positive thoughts and virtual hugs to everybody, especially Ms. Strix.

 

[Strixaluco]

Almost forgot... sending positive thoughts and virtual hugs to everybody, especially Ms. Strix.

Hugs to you, too!

 

[Strixaluco]

Don't forget to breathe. Sometimes just a slow, deep breathing exercise can help.

This is a good advice. My problems always get worse when i can't breathe in a relaxed way anymore, though... (which only underlines how effective it is, of course is.) No slow breathing out unless it's forced, dammit. (Booked a massage, but the first free time was next week.)

 

[BodieOhl]

This is a good advice. My problems always get worse when i can't breathe in a relaxed way anymore, though... (which only underlines how effective it is, of course is.) No slow breathing out unless it's forced, dammit. (Booked a massage, but the first free time was next week.)

From a friend who has to stay calm under fire... "In for 5, hold for 5, out for 5, hold for 5." I think that is nominally seconds, but even just counts or heartbeats will have the same effect and slow itself down.

 

[barefootgirl69]

From a friend who has to stay calm under fire... "In for 5, hold for 5, out for 5, hold for 5." I think that is nominally seconds, but even just counts or heartbeats will have the same effect and slow itself down.

That's what I do to get my mind to shut up and slow my breathing to help me fall asleep. Hadn't thought of doing that before tossing lesson plans and pencils across the room. (I kid. Maybe.)

 

[Strixaluco]

From a friend who has to stay calm under fire... "In for 5, hold for 5, out for 5, hold for 5." I think that is nominally seconds, but even just counts or heartbeats will have the same effect and slow itself down.

Yes. Works in normal cases, but not if you need to use force to breath out and hold. In that case it only makes it worse.

Years of experience with asthma have taught me that.

 

[BodieOhl]

Yes. Works in normal cases, but not if you need to use force to breath out and hold. In that case it only makes it worse.

Years of experience with asthma have taught me that.

Oh, yes, I missed that. we have meds for that. Hopefully you have what you need?

 

[Strixaluco]

Oh, yes, I missed that. we have meds for that. Hopefully you have what you need?

I do, but I still have worse periods - and such longer period of harder breathing makes muscles all tense (as they work overtime), and no breathing is quite relaxed anymore. (Which is why I booked the massage, but should have done that way earlier.)

 

[BodieOhl]

I do, but I still have worse periods - and such longer period of harder breathing makes muscles all tense (as they work overtime), and no breathing is quite relaxed anymore. (Which is why I booked the massage, but should have done that way earlier.)

I understand completely.

 

[Weirdnessome]

To everyone in the States;

Homegoods has a lot of cute Hello Kitty things

 

[~Elizabeth~]

I got an email that Crocs have Hello Kitty versions. For those that like Crocs.