Today I watched my 84 y.o. mom watch the litter of kittens I'm sheltering. Seeing the smile on her face and the joy in her eyes put a lump in my throat. The pure joy just sitting still and watching them play it gave her something money could never buy and we didn't even have to leave home.

I know now what the term "quality time" means

I hope this counts... my case manager/therapist doesn't know much about PTSD. Not much help for me sooooooooo I have been here reading and writing down what I find that hits home with me. If he can't really help me I am trying to learn so I can help myself Also this is the first time I have been in here and not been really uptight!
Judy

Today I drank 48 oz of freshly extracted fruit and vegetable juice.

Today I talked with a friend who was having some problems - hopefully I gave some sound advice .................. isn't it amazing how you think you can solve others problems, but don't have a clue how to help yourself (or is that just me, lol)

Today I took my dachshund for several walks and a short ride. Also cleaned the Betta fish tank. Both are happy

I went out even though I was anxious and wanted to stay in. Went to the mall and got an adjustment for something I purchased at full price and then was on sale... I'm proud about that one!

Picked up a few things from supermarket for dinner and then cooked dinner. Hey.... I just realized that although I've been feeling like crap I still got some things done. My anxiety didn't paralyze me! Last year I would not have had the guts to do this even if accompanied, now I manage to do it in spite of my anxiety and I do these things alone...

Hope I don't sound full of myself but I'm patting myself on the back for this.

Thanks for the post!

Sparky

Spent 3 hrs. at the beach with my children, for the 2nd time this wk, and we had a great time. This is especially good bc we were able to really enjoy it despite the fact that this beach is very large and heavily populated.

.....As opposed to the other small one, where people are sparse, and which I've tended to bring them more often to; Honestly, that small beach is not nearly as exciting or fun.

........Many, more realizations today!.............., all of which are useful, ... And, Now if only I will continue to be willing, and can remember to further act upon these.

This morning, and throughout the day, I did yoga.

I took a chance with a new Psychiatrist and it turned out to be good for me. Finally... I was able to express exactly what i was feeling.

Sparky

My son and I went to the ocean and together we had a excellent time.

Oh my, though that sand was so freakin hot and there was a absolute hilarous instance where he with slush in hand, running away from the stand, decided he must stop and sit on that sand, in like a V angle, with his feet up in the air to cool them off. Now that wasn't funny, when it was happening, in fact I was worried as I didn't know what kind of situation he was now in, ....perhaps worse than before. But what was most funny was what I envisioned me doing next.

Barefoot too, as we had both already been in the water, I had waited and waited and my feet fryed, ...really hot stuff! And, I waited longer and when I realized he wasn't budging for who knew how long, I seriously considered tearing off my swim-suit cover-all, tossing it to the sand and joining in along side him. Following this and still more, (almost ran to some strangers towel and requested they allow me to stand upon it). I'd found out that my son was decidely comfortable sitting as he was.

But in time we were on our way further, across the hottest of sand and for some more unavoidable suffering and then that marvelous relief, ....Ooooh that wet cool sand underfoot! Apparently my laugh was contagious, because we just couldn't stop laughing, and having a really wonderful time, ....toasted feet and all.