#-#- WEEKLY GOAL SETTING 9/28/15 -#-#

[icequeen]

Hi y'all!

Nobody wanted to do goals last week?! Gives me the sadz Ok, I'll go first today and hopefully y'all will follow If you would like to set any goals for this week, please do so below following the format. Please be sure to mention trigger warnings where you feel necessary. Thanks y'all!

Goal:
Short or long term?
Why is it important?
How am I going to accomplish it?

[icequeen]

* Triggers: ED/PG mentioned *

Lately I've been having a really hard time with body image and negative self talk, which is leading me to skimp on my meals a bit. I want to curb this ASAP because I know baby boy is growing a lot, especially as we move into the 3rd trimester.

Goal 1: Make a list of positive affirmations
Short or long term? short
Why is it important? I need to repeat these to myself, even if I don't believe them; eventually, I will.
How am I going to accomplish it? Set aside a specific days and times to work on this. I'm thinking I will wake up earlier tomorrow morning and get it done so I can refer to it throughout the week.

Goal 2: Eat at least 500 kcals at every meal
Short or long term? short
Why is it important? I am really scared I'm slipping with only choosing "safe" choices and they always are foods with lower calories so my intake for the day is getting lower.
How am I going to accomplish it? Do not look at food labels.

[Ray]

Ill go this week.

The past few weeks have been rough. Since the first once anxiety attacks have increased. Ativan is helping but giving me very dry mouth and driving home is sketchy afterwards.
I also think I am starting to slip back towards depression. I am recognizing a lot of feelings and "symptoms" from when I was 17 and it's starting to scare me a little.

Goal: finally actually get set up with a counsellor.

Short term - important because I really need someone and a plan to get back on track.

How? I have a Dr appt this Friday to talk about, among other things, my mental health. I'll ask to be set up with a counsellor then.

Those sound like great goals icequeen! Maybe you could try saying 3 things you like or that you know is healthy about yourself every time you spot your reflection.

[icequeen]

Sept 28, 2015 19:56:34 GMT -5 Ray said:

Ill go this week.

The past few weeks have been rough. Since the first once anxiety attacks have increased. Ativan is helping but giving me very dry mouth and driving home is sketchy afterwards.
I also think I am starting to slip back towards depression. I am recognizing a lot of feelings and "symptoms" from when I was 17 and it's starting to scare me a little.

Goal: finally actually get set up with a counsellor.

Short term - important because I really need someone and a plan to get back on track.

How? I have a Dr appt this Friday to talk about, among other things, my mental health. I'll ask to be set up with a counsellor then.

Those sound like great goals icequeen! Maybe you could try saying 3 things you like or that you know is healthy about yourself every time you spot your reflection.

I love this idea. Thank you!

[bocaburger]

@ray, I'm sorry that you're having a tough time. I'm glad that you recognized the depression symptoms before they got too serious and that you are seeking out help.