β09-01-2023 05:25 PM
β09-01-2023 05:25 PM
I used to do jigsaw puzzles all the time @Delicatessen , @Dimity , @Paperdaisy
500 pieces, 1000 pieces
β09-01-2023 07:06 PM
β09-01-2023 07:06 PM
Hello, hello
I just did some food prep - new year's change. Used to cook as I went along and it was okay - just giving this a go now to minimise "micro decisions."
β10-01-2023 05:29 PM
β10-01-2023 05:29 PM
Good afternoon everyone! @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Delicatessen @Dimity
β20-01-2023 12:10 PM
β20-01-2023 12:10 PM
@Judi9877 @This resonates with me as well. You donβt have any distractions I presume? I have a number of hobbies but I canβt seem to get involved in any at this particular time. I know it will pass though. Enjoy your coping strategy π
β26-01-2023 03:16 PM
β26-01-2023 03:16 PM
Hi Everyone
Itβs early days but I do believe a celebration is in order. I had to share.
Subsequent to the talked-about jigsaw, which is still proudly housed and checked out at the dining room tableβ¦
Iβve started to read a biography on one the earliest thinkers around libertarian socialism. Do NOT request an overview of the thinking - still early days into reading. The person in question wrote from 1780s onwards. Apart from being taken by their incredible use of language, I am enjoying taking in the writings of someone who was unafraid of stating their point of view. Itβs wonderful. I canβt put it down.
And then thereβs the cross stitch that Iβve picked up again. Iβd forgotten how cross-eyed you become! Iβm so out of practice and itβs taking me a little while to get into it. Really enjoying it even though Iβve made some mistakes.
The real celebration is that, again, my self-talk is minimal. No sudden panics and sharp emotion attacks from nowhere. No rage attacks. Very happy.
β26-01-2023 09:39 PM
β26-01-2023 09:39 PM
Hi @Delicatessen! Iβm so glad and happy for you that youβve rediscovered cross stitching and reading again! Iβm glad youβre enjoying your book! What are you cross stitching?
I personally have done both of these in the past - I came across cross stitching in the early years of my mental illness journey and really enjoyed it but Iβve since stopped long ago and would love to get back into it. Iβve got a few kits to do including a sloth bookmark kit I got from Big W on clearance last year so I may just get back into it thanks to you bringing the hobby up again. As for reading, Iβm slowly trying to get back into this as well by limiting my phone time and setting a goal to read each night before bed. My current book is called βRachelβs Holidayβ and Iβm trying to finish it so I can read the next instalment of the book titled βAgain, Rachelβ by the same author. Iβve also got several other books Iβve purchased over the past year to read as well once Iβm finished them. Slow and steady for me, I think, is the best plan!
As for the self talk and rage attacks, great news on that front and definitely deserving of celebratingβοΈ! You really have come a long way!
Take care!
Judi9877βΊοΈπ
β26-01-2023 10:32 PM
β26-01-2023 10:32 PM
@Delicatessen @Judi9877 you've set me thinking. I used to love reading and cross stitch - I have old unfinished projects as well as some chicken scratch and needlepoint. I definitely need to limit my phone time and read more. I'll just need to set up the lighting and refind my magnifiers. Who's the author you're reading @Delicatessen ?
I'm also easing myself back into the garden. I bought some kitchen herbs that need planting out.
β28-01-2023 01:44 PM
β28-01-2023 01:44 PM
Hi there @Dimity @Former-Member @Delicatessen @Shaz51 @LooneyToones @tyme and all forumites here. I hope youβre travelling well!
Just popping in to let you know that I started a cross stitch kit last night whilst listening to the tennis on TV. You really inspired me @Delicatessen so thank you! Itβs a sloth bookmark kit I purchased at Big W last year and I set a goal of completing 1 sloth last night which I was able to achieve so thatβs an accomplishment on my behalf. I had forgotten how relaxing the craft could be so I really enjoyed myself. See photos below!
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Iβve since found a few other kits as well so maybe Iβll do another 1 instead of working on my knitting for a change? Iβm not sure!
Take care!
Judi9877βΊοΈπ
β28-01-2023 08:45 PM
β28-01-2023 08:45 PM
I love your sloths @Judi9877. And I'm glad you're enjoying it. I remember doing needlepoint used to calm me.
Plus you'll have a really nice gift for yourself or a friend.
I think most of my projects must be stashed in a wardrobe. I do have a pink mohair scarf to finish, and a small crochet rug needing the ends darned in.
β29-01-2023 10:00 AM
β29-01-2023 10:00 AM
Hi @Dimity the person Iβm reading about is called William Godwin. He was the first prophet in the social philosophy of libertarian socialism.
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