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I was positively surprised to see, I had more pictures to choose from this week.
It's comforting to see my good moments.
I may not be able to feel them completely or fully due to emotional numbness and anhedonia.
But at least I can see that they were there.
And that means a lot to me.
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Just got a 2024 stat from Google Photos.
And the longest streak I had of taking pictures each day, was 61 days.
I think that goes to show how much I use my #photodiary
And I do so because it helps me SO much to look back on the good moments, I've captured and saved.
It reminds me that there is good in my life.
That I have so much to be grateful for.
That there's hope.
And I need these reminders so I am thankful for them.
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(Ps: my brothers furbaby;)

Like I've said, I am going through a dark and hard time right now.
And I was being harsh and unkind to myself.
But a dear friend reminded me of all the things I actually accomplish during a day.
First and foremost; I manage to get out of bed!
That is NOT a small accomplishment when you're struggling.
I get the kids ready for school, make their lunches, and walk the youngest to school.
I do the grocery shopping and Christmas gift shopping on top of that.
I cook, clean, do laundry, tidy up, and I've decorated for Christmas.
I also take long naps.
I am active here on The Mighty.
I do my #photodiary and hold on to gratitude, glimmers, and hygge because it does me good.
I want to say "I did good" to myself a lot more than I actually do.
I don't want to criticize, judge, and diminish myself on top of struggling with my mental health.
I'll practice this slowly.
Reminding myself to show myself grace.
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(Picture from Pinterest)

I use my #photodiary so much when I am depressed and not feeling well.
It's so important for me to cling to those good moments.
But it's hard since I don't really feel joy.
This is something I've recently discovered in therapy; that I have very diminished access to feeling joy.
And me and my therapist are working on that.
But something I can feel a little glimpse of is "hygge".
It's like cozy moments do actually register to some degree.
Just not ad deeply as I'd wished for...
But maybe this will change with time and healing.
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I really appreciate when you share your gratitude, glimmers, and #photodiary in our group.
Thank you.
It lifts my spirits and inspires me to see others glimmers and gratitude.
And it helps me to focus on what's good in my life.
Battling #anhedonia is rough...
And it's such a heavy and burdensome symptom.
One that can suck all the joy and life out of you frightfully easy.
So I am really thankful for the help and inspiration I get from you all.
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Hi, how are you? I hope everyone is well and feeling good.

I am somewhere between sick and healthy😃but Alhamdulillah (thanks God)

This week I ended a very long friendship. She was a very close friend. She was someone who knew all my sorrows and hurt me with my pain. She lacks empathy. I am happy to end my friendship with her. I chose myself. It is good to be away from everyone who exhausts me.💪🥲

Finally, the quilt I mentioned is completely finished. What really makes you happy is when your art is appreciated and supported. Sometimes I put things on my mind into a quilt.🙃

The way my cat sat was so funny and I wanted to share it😺
Also the food I make. Cooking is something that nourishes me not only in my stomach but also in my soul.🥘🥪

I am interested in aromatherapy. Sometimes I burn incense in my room at home. Or I add essential oil to a room humidifier (aroma diffuser). I usually drop lavender oil at night before going to bed. This helps me fall asleep easier. Try...

I shared with you the path I took for a walk. I am grateful to be close to a place where you are surrounded by nature and to be alone with the greenery.

and sometimes I say "hi, how are you honey" to the animals I see on the road 😻 Does this seem crazy? I talk to them

Did this make you smile? I hope you smiled and enjoyed reading my article.

#photodiary has been a great activity for me. It's fun to share.

It is there for everyone who wants to see glimmers.If the sun doesn't come in, it's not the sun's fault. Maybe you closed the curtains.

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I've had another busy week.
And I haven't quite been myself.
I am still rebuilding myself after my dad tore me down 10 days ago.
But I am slowly getting back to baseline.
Talked about it in therapy yesterday.
And got some understanding about why it shatters me so and why it takes so long to recover.
It's due to my personality disorders and C-PTSD.
I am thankful for this insight.
And I am thankful for this group, you all, your shares and comments, plus your posts.
Thank you for lifting my spirits.
Here's my #photodiary from the week.
It has been hard to feel the good due to my trauma reactions and #anhedonia - but I am thankful for the good my photos show me is there!
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Ps: the dogs belong to my mom and my brother. And they were so cute and attentive while my mom prepped food for a family dinner

Hi, how are you? It's not an ordinary question. How are you really?🍪☕️

It was a very tiring week for me. Because I was sick. I struggled with an incredible throat infection and upper respiratory tract infection. But I am grateful to have managed it with natural methods.
Working out with Triflo to improve my lungs seems like fun, but I wish I didn't have to do it.😌
These were my physical problems. I think it was my mental problems that caused all these problems.
Worrying about so many things has exhausted my immune system. I have become someone who gets sick very often.
I am trying to cope with the feeling of being late to life. I have not even experienced the feelings that many of my peers experience..Thinking about these things makes me anxious.I think we should stop thinking about things that are out of our hands and focus on ourselves.🥲

Anyway, I took pictures of what I made this week. I am also a quilt artist and I am happy to have finished the quilt.Taking a walk, having a cup of tea with cookies and my 2 cats🐈 these are small things that bring great happiness to the piggy bank.

Thank you so much to @miss_krissy for the #photodiary inspiration, I enjoy reading her posts. Her contribution here is great. She ignited a light for me to hold on to myself.

What about you?Have you ever felt like you're late to have something?Or is all this just unnecessary worry that leads us to sadness?🥲

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I've captured many good moments this last week.
Especially in regards to cozy time in the kitchen, cooking, baking, and family dining.
And that was good.
Because Sunday I had a very bad experience.
That sent me to a not so good place mentally and emotionally.
I am slowly and diligently working my way back to baseline.
But I've really needed my #photodiary this week.
To comfort me.
And remind me of the good.
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On Wednesdays I make and share my #photodiary in this wonderful group.
This week is filled with Halloween pictures.
We had a great Halloween.
And I am especially thankful on my youngest behalf; he had been so excited for the day.
At the beginning of November, I put up our lights on the balcony.
In time for my youngest birthday - he lights the lights for the first time.
A cozy tradition.
Also managed to take of a picture of him wanting to hold hands for a little moment.
That doesn't happen a lot anymore since he's 12.
So I was grateful.
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