3 Good Things (again)

I see, I got it now better, thanks, with disagreements I adore staying realistic too

Yeah I guess so or when you’re having a disagreement 

SunshineDrive said:

Although I'm not very emotional I tend to cut to the chase with facts 

Like how do you mean? When you for example tell a story you tell more logistical facts?

yes, each session costs around 20 pounds here, so it is a very okayish price (a private therapy session costs around 40-50 pounds), and this ND place (after you finished a group session) invites you every other Friday for free to a ND club where we talk about our things with an ND therapist. I am looking forward to it so much! Finally, I can meet my own people, and I will not mask (that much) for the first time in my life basically. What kind of groups do you have in your area, Kiwipip? (also the founder of this ND place got trained in the UK, so I am so proud of you guys! Thanks i advance!) )

Love listening to music helps me a lot 

my dog who always sits near me when I’m down 

my husband who willingly does all the housework cooking and everything when I can’t and never complains. 

Wow that sounds incredible! I would love to explore something like that. Is this the service you have to pay for privately?  Although I'm not very emotional I tend to cut to the chase with facts 

Hello SunshineDrive ! It will start in February, just re-checked it. So the place with specilised ND therapist put together different tematics. Basically these are an 8-session closed therapy group that offers practical tools to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation.

Here is the base of one goup: (chatgpt translated it for me from Hungarian) Let me know what you think if you have time!!!!! 

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The aim of the group is to explore the root causes of anxiety and help you learn concrete, practical stress-management strategies:

• The anxiety cycle: Understanding how negative thoughts and avoidance (so-called safety behaviors) keep anxiety going.
• Cognitive restructuring: Identifying and challenging catastrophic thoughts, and turning the harsh inner critic into a more supportive inner voice.
• Exposure exercises (internal and external): Gradually facing anxiety-triggering situations within a safe group setting, so your brain can relearn what is and isn’t actually dangerous.
• Releasing physical tension: Learning muscle relaxation and breathing techniques to manage panic and intense anxiety.
• Self-acceptance and handling criticism: Learning to tolerate mistakes and feedback without your self-esteem immediately taking a hit.

 Benefits of the group

• Validation and normalization: Seeing that others struggle in similar ways reduces isolation and shame.
• Hands-on practice: The group works as a live practice space where you can safely try new social behaviors and get honest feedback.
• A safe environment: Together with the group and a professional facilitator, we build the trust needed so you don’t have to carry anxiety alone.

What we offer

            A mental overload–free zone: finally calming the constant mental “fireworks.”

• An end to endless “what if…” spirals: learning how to shut down the inner catastrophe squad.
• A user manual for yourself: practical tips so you stop being a victim of your own alarm system.
• A practice ground: because the best antidote to social anxiety is real social practice.

That’s fantastic and earl grey tea is delicious. How is the ND group therapy going to go in January? What is planned 

1. I’ve read some posts here at our community! It helps me a lot!

2. I had a great earl grey tea!

3. I am thinking about how the ND group therapy will go in January and I know I will trust the process.

Also got a security-generated password, for my Zoom Account, via Firefox. Whew!

1. Got Raw Milk, this afternoon.

2. Lit a fire, today.

3. Managed to change the email address for my Zoom account; albeit with tantrums and turbulations.

Omg I LOVE my e-reader! Feels so cool to have thousands of books in your pocket!! I find that I read a lot more as well because it’s so light! Also good job at work and Aldi  

1. I’m enjoying using my kindle I got for Christmas 

2. I went out of my comfort zone at work and offered to train a new starter. It’s going really well so far the lady I’m training is lovely.

3. I managed to do a food shop today. My local Aldi already has products out for veganuary which is fantastic as I’m vegan

1. I received a reduced offer, on an eBay walking pad I enquired about; ordered it fifteen minutes ago.

2. I made spuds and chicken, for dinner, with my Air Fryer.

3. Don't have to get up early, tomorrow.

FrozenHeart I am watching Frozen right now, it is so good but I haven't watched the film in over 5 years.

1. Had Boxing Day dinner at my neighbour's; even had seconds.

2. Sorted out my Artist friend, this afternoon, as he had Malware on his phone.

3. Got Raw Milk, before heading home.

1. 12 years ago today I watched Frozen for the first time (6 years ago today watched Frozen 2…somehow both were on Dec 26)

2. Christmas is over

3. Doing a Frozen book club with some online folk (doesn’t start till Jan but it’s set up now)

1. My Artist friend, and I, gifted each other LPs; for Christmas.

2. Had Christmas Dinner, at an old neighbour's home; and she gave me a Doggy Bag, for Tea.

3. Did laundry, this evening, and lit a fire; to dry the clothes.

1. Began a fitness regimen; yesterday. (Note that the early Christians fasted during Christmas)

2. Got the final three Chicken Goujons; from a local hot-food counter.

3. My cleaner came yesterday.

whomper said:

. I completed the first 1,000 words of the police procedural crime novel I've been plotting in my head for months

Congratulations. 

That's the genre I read the most.