Hmm since today i am actually starting the exposure section of session 4 i think i will stop my goals here and choose new ones so that my goals and my weeks are in sync lol
-Diva
Ok day two of my week:
I have taken a 30 minute walk and at least 10 minutes of it was fast walking. I did it on my own and even went around the bloc instead of staying on my street.
I have not challenged my fear of depression yet, then again i haven't really felt sad today so i didn't get around to it.
-Diva
Wow lil_bit that is fantastic way to acheiving what you set out to do and even better, you hadn't realized they were home! You must be very proud of yourself! Congratulations :)
-Diva
Well, I made it! I didn't even realize my family had come home until my step brother asked if I had to use the bathroom so he could get in the shower. I'd like to make my next goal eating while I'm alone, but I don't get the chance to be alone very often. I have this phobia about eating when there isn't anyone around for fear of choking. Hmmm...considering that there is normally someone here all the time, maybe I should come up with a new goal...but given the chance I do still plan on this one. Now I just have to come up with a goal I can shoot for by the end of the week...
Ok this was the first day of my goal setting for the week and i took a good 20 minute walk with 5 minutes of fast (well, to be honest i should say brisk walking lol, it is icy out here...) walking at the end to get my heart pumping fast and desensitize myself to it!
As for the depression thing i just tried my second attempt at challenging those thoughts on paper, and altho the anxiety about it has not completely subsided i do feel it has helped. I will keep on dealing with this! can do this!
-Diva
My exposure goals for this week is to stay home alone in the afternoon / evening where I usually struggle. Tonight was my first exposure and I stayed home alone for 30 minutes and did not get too panicky. I think an hour is on the cards for tomorrow - bring it on!
