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Title: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Nightowl on June 01, 2012, 04:37:49 PM

This has been a better week for me, no sh or od urges and it's now been over 3 weeks since my last sh.

Revision is going well, am now practising essay questions using past papers.

I am enjoying my work at Mind and the feedback from my supervision was a nice boost to my confidence.

And this afternoon I have been offered a trial shift (for the end of the month) doing front of house volunteering at the local theatre, I love the theatre and have wanted to do this for some time.

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: terrified heart on June 01, 2012, 04:57:49 PM

 Brilliant stuff! Hope you continue to feel well  :)
Xx

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: unknown_member on June 01, 2012, 05:07:34 PM

that's all really great news nightowl... you've worked really hard xxx

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Terrier on June 01, 2012, 05:20:42 PM

Thats great, you deserve things to work out. Hope it continues.

 :doggy:

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: happy girl on June 12, 2012, 01:33:55 AM

Well done hun onwards and upwards  :1059:  xx

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: greenday on June 12, 2012, 08:11:14 AM

yaaa im so happy for u  :1059: :)

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: unknown_member on June 12, 2012, 08:52:31 AM

goodluck today nightowl.... hope it goes OK xxx

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Nightowl on June 16, 2012, 01:21:15 AM

Had a good week, my exam was early in the week, the invigilator was lovely and there were more than enough questions that I could answer.  Have been chatting with others on the OU tutor group forum and plan to meet up for a meal or drink next month.

Was on a training course with Mind all week to be a Community Wellbeing volunteer, ready to hold 15 minute drop ins for people and be part of a buddy scheme out in the community.  Had my live assessment yesterday and it went really well, my assessor said I was 'bang on'.

It's now been over 5 weeks since I last sh'd, and when I found a tool a few days ago I threw it away rather then keep it.

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Tigger on June 16, 2012, 02:04:17 AM

woop well done i wanted a like button ! everything sounds like it going well for you keep it up woohoo

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: angeldevil123 on June 16, 2012, 02:35:36 PM

thats brilliant stuff keep up the good work u will beat this

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Nightowl on June 19, 2012, 04:56:59 PM

I have a place on Time to Change's 'Speaking Out' training in 2 weeks time, really looking forward to that, need to find out if A who I trained with last week has got a place as would be good if we could go together.

Went to fitness class that my friend was taking this morning, afterwards we had a drink and she said I was looking better, not just for loosing weight, but my face was brighter.

Later on my way to a cookery class I bumped into my CPN, and she said I was walking with confidence with my head up, said I used to look like I didn't want anybody to see me.
 

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Lily Kym on June 19, 2012, 11:24:27 PM

You're doing so well Nightowl xx xx you really are xx xx
:hug1: :hug2:

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Nightowl on June 20, 2012, 12:25:07 PM

Thanks Lily  :hug1:

Need to crack on with my essay over the next few days and catch up with what I got behind on with last weeks exam and revision.

Yesterday had an invite from an agency I previously sent my CV to, to apply for an admin/customer services job that is very local to me.  I've sent an up to date CV and had a reply saying she'll be in touch soon when she has more information.  It's a temp job for 3 months but if I got it would be really helpful for me to pay the balance for Tunisia at Christmas.

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Lily Kym on June 20, 2012, 09:15:05 PM

I hope it works out! that would be handy wouldn't it xx
how has your day been?

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Nightowl on June 20, 2012, 10:31:01 PM

Wrote just over 600 words of my TMA, need to listen to the audio before I can write any more.  Tomorrow I have a training course from 10am - 2pm so doubt I'll manage to get much done on the TMA.

Have busy days the rest of the week and think I am going to a friends for the afternoon and evening on Saturday and wanted to see a film on Sunday.  The cut off date for the TMA isn't til the 30th but I'm seeing my mentor on the 26th and want to have a substantial amount written by then.

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: greenday on June 21, 2012, 09:14:57 AM

u r doing realy well that is brilent  :tiny doggie:

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: karatekez on June 21, 2012, 09:39:20 AM

Hey!

It's brilliant when I read things like this, it gives me hope and makes me smile. You seem like you have lots of positive things going on. I'm new but just wanted to say that I'm really happy for you!  :hug1:

Kez xx

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: angeldevil123 on June 21, 2012, 12:46:52 PM

just take each day as it comes

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Nightowl on June 28, 2012, 05:52:03 AM

 :trig: sui

Today it is a year since I made a serious attempt to take my life, I was saved because the crisis team put out a police welfare call and the police forced my door open.  I woke up in intensive care and was then on a section 2 & 3 for the next 8 weeks.

Today is also 7 weeks since my last self harm.

I'm in a very different place to a year ago, my life is much busier and generally am not depressed.  I did have a dark day on Sunday but it didn't last in to this week.

Am having a tough time with the thought of turning 40 later this year, feel I have nothing to show for my time on earth and haven't achieved anything.

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: greenday on June 28, 2012, 08:39:35 AM

hay happy birthday u do have time to live dont say that your realy nice to talk to  :1059: :happybirthday:

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: Nightowl on June 28, 2012, 09:35:43 AM

It's not my birthday greenday  :confused:

Title: Re: Doing better *mt sh*
Post by: angeldevil123 on June 28, 2012, 12:53:09 PM

http://www.rethink.org/living_with_mental_illness/rights_and_laws/laws_you_need_to_know_about/mental_health_act/sections_2_3_of_th.html