Congrats Pat!! One week is huge. YOu have decided to take back your life and that is awesome! YOu should see about some form of aftercare as after the physical comes the mental (The toughtest part of this whole deal). Stay strong and just be ready God Bless :)))
pat - that is exactly how it worked for me. Every day I did something - at first even a load of laundry felt impossible. But I did it and felt great about it - and the next day you'll find something else you need to get done. And each day you'll be able to tackle something new and even more. And the sense of accomplishment you'll feel before bedtime each day will be amazing. It really does work if you take it slow and focus only on the day ahead of you.
You're doing this. One week. WOW!
1 week eh??? Well hot diggity damn buttercup!!! Im so proud of you! It was the fear of me flying to Canada and kicking you in the rear that did it this time isnt it?? I understand, I can be quite mean (as you already know) lol
You are going to beat this this time! I have no doubt! :) Theres no stopping you now!!!
Ill be sending you more chocolate and cookies!!
xo
Oh Pat. Congratulations.
You sound so much like me. I find eating sugar helps. Lots. Too much. It borders on gross. Lol. ( for me I mean. Haha)
You are doing great.
You are helping me more than you know.xo
K
As long as I keep moving I am happy. I am planning another walk today and then will probably dive back into bed for awhile. Then hopefully get up and accomplish something in my house. If I do that, I will be very happy.
I have lots to keep me busy. The hardest part is getting moving.
Espcially when you don't get much sleep; 4am is tooo freaking early.
One week eh! Good for you, that was the biggest step and probably the longest week of your life, but Silkie is right it just gets better and better everyday. I am so proud of you. This is the hardest thing in the world to do and you have done it. Now, most of the physical stuff is over, just be prepared for the mental. During my second week, I thought for sure I had a Mental Illness, I was sad and nothing seemed to be worth it. But once your brain levels out, that goes away. Take care of yourself, you deserve it. Do something fun and exciting. I used to love to pamper myself, you know like getting my hair done, going for pedicures, manicures, massages. But all that stopped, because as those of us who bought their pills as well as getting scripts know full well you don't waste your hard earned money on bills or to do those great things for yourself, it ALL goes to your habit. Now, it is starting to be about "me" again. At first I thought, "I can't do this, spend money on myself, after the situation I put my family in". But when it comes right down to it, if momma's happy - everyone's happy. My husband always says, "A happy wife, is a happy life". So really start focusing on you and taking care of you. In whatever way works for you!!! Way to go one your one week.
The only advice I can give is to just keep moving forward! I know I say that over and over again! Some days it will be very small things, other days it will be huge tasks! You will get through all of this in your own time! Don't let yourself get overwhelmed! For me, it is so easy to do, and that is when I crave the worst!
Take care my dear friend! I'm behind you all the way no matter what you chose! I know you will choose and clean, happy, and healthy life! You are well on your way!