pam-u-la's Journal, 24 June 2012

Sunday morning! Still out of sorts but doing better then yesterday!
So here is my three point list! My way of controlling anger..
1. Finding away to escape and calm myself down - usually a good book and a quiet place 2. Riding my bike to upbeat music.
3. Laundry or housework that burns off the extra energy that fuels the anger.

Now a run down of yesterday, I ended up not going to the memorial because I thought it was not somewhere I wanted to be in the mood I was in. Yes I know that in that angry state I would fight or say inappropriate things. Experience has taught me that.
So late in the afternoon I did end up going to my ex's uncle place with him, but did not stay long. It was so uncomfortable being around everyone. After that my ex and I decided to hang out for awhile. We rode to wal-mart and I returned that dress since I knew I would never wear it. We shopped around for awhile and hit a couple of stores in the strip plaza. Then he rode home with me, we had a really good talk before he took off with friends. That's when the laundry called my name, and I realized that I needed to get off my butt and do it. Two loads means going up and down three flights of stairs six times. So between the time spent on my bike and the stairs I gave my legs a good work out.
Today there is more housework that needs to be done which I will start shortly, and of course the Sunday shopping. Plus I might go look for a replacement dress for the onE that I returned. Needless to say lots of walking again today. If it doesn't rain perhaps some time on the bike as well. But the most important thing is to keep my anger under control. All part of the bi-polar thing, just when you think that you are finally balanced something throws you off again. Oh well each day is a new day and another chance to put all the coping skills into Practice.

I hope all my buds have a safe, happy and healthy Sunday!!!

Diet Calendar Entries for 24 June 2012:
1510 kcal Fat: 17.68g | Prot: 42.15g | Carb: 310.86g.   Breakfast: Gala Apples, Sugar, Coffee, No Calorie Sweetener (Packets), Bagel, Margarine. Lunch: Citrus, Water, Raisin Bran, Soy Milk. Dinner: Water, Citrus, Medium Salsa, Spaghetti. Snacks/Other: No Calorie Sweetener, Herbal Tea. more...
1760 kcal Activities & Exercise: Shopping - 3 hours, Housework - 1 hour, Resting - 12 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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Good call holding back from the memorial ceremony. You know yourself well so I commend you for that knowledge. Do you do any controlled breathing exercises? Please forgive the un-needed intrusion. I do not profess to be any kind of expert. These are simple exercises my students and I do together when "things" get to us. Take that "thing" that's bugging you in both fists. Breathe in 1 - 2 - 3 - 4. Hold for 8 while we squeeze both our fists tightly. Crush that ugly "thing." Breathe out for 8. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8. Brush whatever that "thing" was away! Now it's gone. This technique works a little bit with my students whose medication is out of kilter. We smile at the end and joke lightly about "squeezing someone's head off." Usually the "thing" is a person - a (mean) girl, a boy, or another un-named teacher. I take deep breaths all the time. He-he-he-he-he-he!  
24 Jun 12 by member: wiener4
Thanks W4 and your comments are NEVER an intrusion! I welcome them with open eyes! You see after my diagnosis about 5 or 6 years ago I had to learn about myself and recognize what was really going on with me. It was all part of the acceptance that I do have a mental health illness, but that I can not let it define who I am. It's funny you should mention the breathing exercises because it is a strong coping mechanism that has been taught in almost every therapy session I have had. Yes I do them and I also use a visualization technique that allows me to calm down. However in instances like the last couple of days it took more. It was angery energy! Thanks for your concern. I honestly appreciate it grately!  
24 Jun 12 by member: pam-u-la
SO good that you recognized the situation as potentially bad with your emotional state at the time. Most people just carry that around and it spills out onto others that haven't earned it. And happy you were able to have a good talk with the ex without any of the anger flaring up. Hope the rest of your day has been lovely! 
24 Jun 12 by member: ppphhhttt

     
 

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