Need a gold star?

[listener1987]

Tell me about a little victory you've experienced People who don't suffer from anxiety or depression may not realize how difficult daily life is. You may deserve a gold star if:

• You brushed your teeth, showered, wore clean clothes, or practiced some sort of hygiene today.
  
• Your pets and plants are alive.
  
• You answered the phone.
  
• You made a phone call.
  
• You successfully made it through a stressful situation.
  
• You got out of bed.
  

The list could go on and on and on (from my personal experience.)


So tell me about your little victories today and I'll award you with an awesome gold star!

 

[hades_leae]

I would give myself a gold star because I made many efforts on different occasions to get out of bed and go exercise in a gym filled with lots of people. I just hated knowing that there were lots of people watching me work out. I always made it threw the work outs though. I'm a pretty strong guy, and I have a passion for lifting weights, so I knew I was going to have to deal with the social anxiety one way or another because I wasn't giving it up.

 

[djordjem87]

I would give my self a gold star because anxiety is not the only thing I have. I also have a strong OCD and panic attacks. I suffer from chronic insomnia and I also have very sensitive ears which is a big problem because my family is as loud as it gets. It is not that I hear stuff better, I just have bigger need for peace and quiet and with all the other things I have that just a final drop everyday. I would also give my self a golden star when my heart is not arrhythmic or when I do not have tachycardia. Somehow I manage to calm myself although in this environment is practically impossible.

 

[Sue]

I would give myself a gold star because I get up and go to work each morning no matter what kind of day I am having. There are days where I am struggling but I pull myself together and fight my way through the work day. No matter how bad things get I always pick myself up and move forward.

 

[listener1987]

I would give myself a gold star because I made many efforts on different occasions to get out of bed and go exercise in a gym filled with lots of people. I just hated knowing that there were lots of people watching me work out. I always made it threw the work outs though. I'm a pretty strong guy' date=' and I have a passion for lifting weights, so I knew I was going to have to deal with the social anxiety one way or another because I wasn't giving it up.[/quote']Way to go, hades_leae! Don't let your anxiety keep you from doing what you love!

I would give my self a gold star because anxiety is not the only thing I have. I also have a strong OCD and panic attacks. I suffer from chronic insomnia and I also have very sensitive ears which is a big problem because my family is as loud as it gets. It is not that I hear stuff better' date=' I just have bigger need for peace and quiet and with all the other things I have that just a final drop everyday. I would also give my self a golden star when my heart is not arrhythmic or when I do not have tachycardia. Somehow I manage to calm myself although in this environment is practically impossible.[/quote']That is a LOT of stuff to deal with constantly, djordjem87. Keep chugging away and taking care of yourself! You've earned this gold star!

I would give myself a gold star because I get up and go to work each morning no matter what kind of day I am having. There are days where I am struggling but I pull myself together and fight my way through the work day. No matter how bad things get I always pick myself up and move forward.

Wow Sue, that takes incredible discipline! You're doing great - don't give up! Here's your gold star!

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[Sue]

Way to go, hades_leae! Don't let your anxiety keep you from doing what you love!





That is a LOT of stuff to deal with constantly, djordjem87. Keep chugging away and taking care of yourself! You've earned this gold star!





Wow Sue, that takes incredible discipline! You're doing great - don't give up! Here's your gold star!

Thank you so much! That really just made my day!

 

[guyy]

i deserve a good star, because i get up every morning with a big smile on my face even thought im not feeling 100% and serve customer's talk to customer's enjoy my job and also train new employee's all with a big smile on face with alot on my plate with ordering,training,roster's,banking all that has to be done and i do it all with a great attuide and a big smile on my face and also have time to have a laugh with my staff member's and than come home to a loving boyfriend cook dinner and clean and make dessert and go to bed watching movie's.. ALL in a day and ALL done with a big smile on my face

 

[pwarbi]

I'll give myself a gold star for actually getting through my anxiety and depression because at one point I thought that I'd never overcome it. Suicidal thoughts never came into my mind like they do for a lot of other people in that same position as me, but there were times in life when I thought I had nothing to give and no worth so what was the point in even trying to overcome it.


One day though, I don't even know why, I just thought I've had enough of this, got up, cleaned the house and garden from top to bottom, showered and ate for the first time in days and then went to the doctors to finally get a grip on my life and I've never looked back since. It's not been easy and there have been bad days since then, but there as been a lot more good days than bad, and I think for everyone suffering with this illness that's all we can hope for in the beginning.

 

[listener1987]

i deserve a good star' date=' because i get up every morning with a big smile on my face even thought im not feeling 100% and serve customer's talk to customer's enjoy my job and also train new employee's all with a big smile on face with alot on my plate with ordering,training,roster's,banking all that has to be done and i do it all with a great attuide and a big smile on my face and also have time to have a laugh with my staff member's and than come home to a loving boyfriend cook dinner and clean and make dessert and go to bed watching movie's.. ALL in a day and ALL done with a big smile on my face[/quote']Hey guyy, that is amazing! You totally deserve a gold star for such a great job performance even when you're not feeling it! This is for you:

I'll give myself a gold star for actually getting through my anxiety and depression because at one point I thought that I'd never overcome it. Suicidal thoughts never came into my mind like they do for a lot of other people in that same position as me' date=' but there were times in life when I thought I had nothing to give and no worth so what was the point in even trying to overcome it.One day though, I don't even know why, I just thought I've had enough of this, got up, cleaned the house and garden from top to bottom, showered and ate for the first time in days and then went to the doctors to finally get a grip on my life and I've never looked back since. It's not been easy and there have been bad days since then, but there as been a lot more good days than bad, and I think for everyone suffering with this illness that's all we can hope for in the beginning.[/quote']pwarbi, your story is amazing. Have you shared this yet in the "Success" section of the forum yet? I think it would be a great encouragement for others! That isn't a small victory; that's a HUGE victory! You've earned this:

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[Sue]

This is one of my favorite posts! There are lots of gold stars being handed out to some pretty awesome people. It is nice to see everybody recognize the good things in their life. Well done everybody you are all very deserving of your awards.

 

[It'sJaz]

This is an awesome thread, it's great to think of things we've managed to do as everyone has their own goals.


For me, I tried to live as per normal today. (That includes coming here to post.) I have been rather depressed the past few days and finding no time and interest to do my usual routine, but I have been trying to break free of it and get back to normal. It's nothing big, but just a change I guess.

 

[listener1987]

This is an awesome thread' date=' it's great to think of things we've managed to do as everyone has their own goals.For me, I tried to live as per normal today. (That includes coming here to post.) I have been rather depressed the past few days and finding no time and interest to do my usual routine, but I have been trying to break free of it and get back to normal. It's nothing big, but just a change I guess. [/quote']It'sJaz, living "normally" is HARD when you're experiencing depression! Good job coming here to post even though you may not have felt like it! Keep posting your little victories - I have lots of stars!

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[thecorinthian]

Well, today I managed to get up from my bed rather than laying awake for hours on end again, depression is terrible. I took a bath as well and made breakfast even though I didn't have an appetite because I needed to eat. And somehow I managed to even go on my computer to check on my e-mails and such. On a very bad day I wouldn't even move at all so it's a big deal for me to do a little work. Thanks for the encouragement, my friend what you're doing here is great.

 

[KW2496]

I would give myself a gold star because I went to a concert last night. It doesn't seem like a big deal but I get uncomfortable being in large crowds of people and usually turn those kinds of things down when I am invited. But I pushed myself to go and I actually had a really good time.

 

[17emilyhalko]

I always had the hardest time brushing my teeth and getting dressed in clean clothes day to day. I would put on one outfit, and I would like to wear the same outfit for days. The problem, I think, was that wearing tight clothes would give me very bad anxiety, so I would wear all of my ratty and baggy clothes. I would give myself a gold star, because I threw away some of those clothes (even though it really pained me to) and got new clothes that I was more comfortable with. I wear more of a variety now.

 

[kgord]

I guess my gold star for today is actually doing a little bit in this room I have been trying to clear out and make rent ready for ages. I am stymied about what to do with the boxes in there..but I did spend a few minutes in there sorting and took two books out. and packed some things.I think I am going to end up having to be ruthless and donate a lot of things though..and that is anxiety provoking in itself, because I feel the need most of the time to hang on to my possessions whether or not I am actually using them. I am not a hoarder per se, but I do tend to keep more things than I need to.

 

[aimeepoo]

I give myself a gold star for today because I took my shower and did not put my pajamas back on. I got dressed and brushed my teeth. I also did not ask my husband to go to the store before he went to work. As hard as it is I am going to go to the store.

 

[justsayyes]

Well today i woke up refreshed and in a really light mood. I even hum a justin bieber song while preparing my breakfast. Lol No really, I'm not joking, this is what happened and I'm in awe of myself for a bit and gave myself a pat in the back.

 

[pwarbi]

For a lot of people that have either gone through, or are still going through depression and/or anxiety, I think it's often hard to see any positives in what we have either been through or are still going through. Illnesses like these can consume our lives if e aren't careful, and even when we manage to come through them and out the other side we don't look back and take the positives out of what we've been through but just try and forget what's happened and look to the future.


I'm not saying that we should dwell on the past, but sometimes analysing what went on can go a long way to helping others overcome their problems, as ell as also help to make sure we ourselves don't fall into that pit again.

 

[listener1987]

Well' date=' today I managed to get up from my bed rather than laying awake for hours on end again, depression is terrible. I took a bath as well and made breakfast even though I didn't have an appetite because I needed to eat. And somehow I managed to even go on my computer to check on my e-mails and such. On a very bad day I wouldn't even move at all so it's a big deal for me to do a little work. Thanks for the encouragement, my friend what you're doing here is great.[/quote']Depression IS terrible. My first sign that I'm going through a slump is when I stop brushing my teeth. So you did a LOT!

I would give myself a gold star because I went to a concert last night. It doesn't seem like a big deal but I get uncomfortable being in large crowds of people and usually turn those kinds of things down when I am invited. But I pushed myself to go and I actually had a really good time.

No' date=' it IS a big deal! I'm so glad you went and ended up enjoying yourself!

I always had the hardest time brushing my teeth and getting dressed in clean clothes day to day. I would put on one outfit, and I would like to wear the same outfit for days. The problem, I think, was that wearing tight clothes would give me very bad anxiety, so I would wear all of my ratty and baggy clothes. I would give myself a gold star, because I threw away some of those clothes (even though it really pained me to) and got new clothes that I was more comfortable with. I wear more of a variety now.

I hear you! Basic hygiene was always a huge struggle for me when I was depressed. Good for you, getting rid of your ratty clothes and buying new ones! I hate clothes shopping more than anything in the world!

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