Do One Thing Club

[DouglasW]

Hey friends, I'm making a thread to try to help motivate each other. I've been stuck in a paralyzing depression for a while now, and I know some others struggling similarly, but this thread is for all who are struggling at any level of functioning.

The idea is to post one thing you did today, however large or small, that was a positive step in your wellness. I'm hoping I can get some momentum and have people posting most days...

Big things could be applying for a job, filing taxes, getting a new pet. Back when I was less depressed I did things like go to the gym, go on hikes, make drawings and paintings, go busking. But small things could be you cleaned your bathroom, took out the trash, took a walk outside, or made something nice to eat.

It can be anything, very big or very small. But what is one thing you did today that was good?

Please tag more peeps!

@Addicted @Angie @arbitrarybarry @bobbob @bubblebear @Citizen Insane @DowntheRabbitHole @Fleurise @Harrow @Ineluki @may71 @Megan. @NoOneC @Sarahbeanie @Sassy the Wonderful Cat @unnoticed

 

[DouglasW]

Today I responded to 2 online people and made a little personal connection, so maybe will have a couple new online friends.

 

[may71]

Hey Douglas

I'm working on updating my treatment and resource articles today. I'm not sure if that will help me, but it might help someone else.

 

[NoOneC]

I finally got my tire fixed

 

[DouglasW]

I tagged @Kafka today!

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

Today I will be joining a gym! (I was supposed to on Tuesday but they are so short staffed I had to make an appointment for later).

I will also be making my 5th call to a government entity to try and solve a problem - they have told me repeatedly that it will be addressed. Last time I asked for a supervisor and was told someone will call me in 3 hours. It's now 2 days later. I am not going to blow up at them but today this matter will be getting solved.

 

[DowntheRabbitHole]

I appreciate the invite @Doug

I'm not sure what I will get done today. Motivation is lacking. I could say I'm making dinner but as I usually do that it's not something outside the norm.

Oh! I just thought of something! I trimmed my dog's toenails! Something I have procrastinated doing for a few weeks. He's no longer going click-click-click across the hardwood floors lol

 

[Angie]

Today I went to the bank, the post office and pharmacy!

 

[Ineluki]

Last night I made myself go home and cook dinner even tho I worked late and wanted to just buy Taco Bell.

 

[Fleury Dragon]

Yesterday I finished writing in my Christmas cards. Today I'm going to do more diamond painting.

Thanks @DouglasW great thread idea

 

[Livelife]

I went to my first meeting with a support group I discovered yesterday whose major focus is stress and how to deal. A step out of my comfort zone engaging openly with a group of people I don't know, the first time meeting them.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I went to my first meeting with a support group I discovered yesterday whose major focus is stress and how to deal. A step out of my comfort zone engaging openly with a group of people I don't know, the first time meeting them.

Good for you! That's not easy.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I forgot to mention that today will be my second time going to the local writing group meeting. We bring our laptops and write! Kind of nice since I'm not ready for a critique group right now.

 

[SillyOldBear]

I went to my first meeting with a support group I discovered yesterday whose major focus is stress and how to deal. A step out of my comfort zone engaging openly with a group of people I don't know, the first time meeting them.

How did it go? Do you think you will be able to keep going?

 

[JDot]

I drove my dad's truck today. I've been nervous about driving it because I'm not used to trucks. I'm having to drive his truck because the car hit a deer. Driving the truck wasn't too bad. It was not much different than driving a car.

 

[Livelife]

How did it go? Do you think you will be able to keep going?

I had lots of anxiety beforehand because I knew I wouldn't be able to hide anywhere in silence, lol. I met 4 lovely caring supportive women, 3 of them journeying or having journeyed through severe physical illnesses. So, mixed response from me because I never know how much to share when in a small group, fear of judgement. I did not feel that happening here with what I allowed myself to talk about. And I heard some good input regarding how they had walked through and were walking through their days and lives.
Thank you for asking Bear. And I will show up for the next one.

 

[KM76710]

Today I relaxed, but yesterday I ran the store runs and errands for a couple of weeks.

 

[bubblebear]

Today I did a meditation and it was important I think. I also got a new lock, my old one was too small

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

I had lots of anxiety beforehand because I knew I wouldn't be able to hide anywhere in silence, lol. I met 4 lovely caring supportive women, 3 of them journeying or having journeyed through severe physical illnesses. So, mixed response from me because I never know how much to share when in a small group, fear of judgement. I did not feel that happening here with what I allowed myself to talk about. And I heard some good input regarding how they had walked through and were walking through their days and lives.
Thank you for asking Bear. And I will show up for the next one.

Wow that sounds great. Glad to hear this will be ongoing for you.

 

[nobodyknows71]

I got a train from Manchester to London