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yvonne_uk_98
20-02-12, 00:19
Hi everyone,
I thought I would start up a second one of these, as this helped a lot of people. Hope this helps you too.
Attitude of Gratitude anyone can come and join.
With an attitude of gratitue, life can be simple, easy and joyful.
GROW
RELEASE
ACCEPT
THANK
INSPIRE
TREASURE
UNDERSTAND
DELIGHT
EXPECT
I have an attitude of gratitude therefore I expect my day to unfold with simplicity, Ease and Joy.
Here's how a Gratitude Diary works:
Every day, write down 5 different things to be grateful for. It can be anything - feeling the sun on your face, happy you talked to a friend, being able to take a walk, enjoying a hot bath. Smile as you write them down this will help you feel grateful.
Here's what will happen:
* The first day you'll be thinking hard about what to be gratful for.
You will find them though.
* The second day, you'll start to look for things to be grateful for.
* As the days go by you'll experience a shift in your attitude.
You'll start to expect things to happen to be grateful for.
* As more days pass, there will be another shift.
You'll start to recognise when things happen to be grateful for.
* Another shift will take place when you start to feel grateful
at the time the event takes place.
This is when the miracle of gratitude will really start to happen to you.
Be Thankful for...
by Author Unknown.
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know somthing
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfilment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a postitive,
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
Hope this helps everyone who joins this thread.
Yvonne
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5 things I'm grateful for
my family
heavenly father
roof over my head
my friends on nmp
my car.
i am grateful for my life and everything in it. onward
yvonne_uk_98
24-03-12, 10:26
5 things I'm grateful for
my family
NMP for being very supportive
my friends on nmp
roof over my head
food on the table
yvonne_uk_98
29-05-12, 00:35
5 things Im grateful for
women & children 1st,
who are very good at listening, and helping you to be come assertive, help you to gain confidence and reach out to others who need help and support through being abused etc...
nmp
being very supportive website, were different people have simular anx, panic attacks etc... are all very supportive and very helpful, caring and loving too.
friends on nmp who are all amazing.
my family, who support me in their own ways.
my heavenly father, guides me in every step I take.
I am grateful for my family
Lord God
The world
Learning.:flowers:
yvonne_uk_98
07-06-12, 21:44
5 things I'm grateful for
my friends here on nmp
this amazing website nmp
my family
my church family
heavenly father
Greatful for...
NMP
Glimpses of sunshine in the day
Music
Good food..
....and I'm also greatful for blessed spiritual people like Yvonne who brighten up NMP with their inspiring and positive posts in the face of darkness. Thank you Yvonne :flowers:
Five things I am grateful for today:
The good health of my family(inc dogs)
Living in such a beautiful and diverse country
All the kind and caring people I meet on a daily basis
My comfortable bed
LIFE
yvonne_uk_98
10-06-12, 22:19
5 things Im grateful for
my friends on here nmp, as they are all very precious in every way.
my heavenly father
my church family
roof over my head
food on the table.
Thank you PanchoGoz for your kind words, very much appreciated, thanks.
yvonne_uk_98
24-06-12, 00:37
5 things I'm grateful for
my new friend Rebecca
my children
My sister
heavenly father
all my friends on here nmp
5 things im grateful for
My partner
My children
My family
My friends
My car (which I rely heavily on due to anxiety)
yvonne_uk_98
24-06-12, 22:12
5 things I'm grateful for
roof over my head
food on the table
to keep calm while driving into Glasgow
my heavenly father who comes first
my friends from all over the world.
yvonne_uk_98
25-06-12, 08:38
5 things I'm grateful for
my life
my family gocc144
heavenly father
peace in my heart
my friends on here nmp
yvonne_uk_98
13-07-12, 11:49
5 things I'm grateful for
roof over my head
food on the table
my children
my friends on here nmp who are very supportive and caring.
all the beautiful plants, trees, flowers, etc... that surrounds us.
yvonne_uk_98
15-07-12, 02:09
5 things I'm grateful for
All the admin staff here on nmp, you do a fantastic work supporting, caring and helping, keeping this wonderful website going.
my life
heavenly father
my family
all my friends here on nmp
yvonne_uk_98
31-07-12, 13:12
5 things I'm grateful for
my family
my friends here on nmp
roof over my head
food on the table
beautiful day today
yvonne_uk_98
21-10-12, 20:26
5 things Im grateful for
Most High
my friends on here nmp (Fozzy_is_crying your included in my friends here on nmp)
roof over my head
food on the table
bed to lye in.
5 things I am grateful for:
Loving family
Understanding friends
Work colleagues that believe in me
Financial stability
My ability to bounce back
I'm grateful for
being healthy despite my vision worries
my mum being healthy after her problems
my adored boyfriend
our adored cat!
my job
isthisasgdasitgets
29-10-12, 02:23
looking after my nieces pet
having a good meal
chatting on here
friends
family
My resourcefulness and survival instinct
My creativity
My beautiful cats (past and present)
Real friendship found through NMP
A roof over my head and food on my table
yvonne_uk_98
18-11-12, 13:59
5 things Im grateful for
my sister for allowing me to stay with her.
Most High.
food on the table
my friends here at nmp and other helpful websites
my family
5 things I am grateful for
-my true friends, both from nmp and at home :)
-the view I have outside of my bedroom window...nothing but fields and trees, I'm so lucky
-my job. I adore my job, at one time it was the only thing I had to look forward to
-my family. We may not always get on, but what family does?!
-my life. Life is finally feeling good again, after a long year and a half of struggles and hurt, and traumatic times, I feel like I am coming though the dark tunnel and into the light again
I'm grateful for:
My two wonderful kids
My 4 gorgeous dogs
My two best friends
My counselling course group
My lovely house with a wonderful view
Music
Books
Nature
speckles69uk
21-11-12, 08:56
I'm grateful for:
Friends on NMP
My dog
The roof over my head
Being able to have food and drink
Having access to the internet
Shannan.Mesick
21-11-12, 09:12
I do agree with all of the ideas you have presented in your post. They're very convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are too short for novices. Could you please extend them a bit from next time? Thanks for the post. best wishes
yvonne_uk_98
29-12-12, 19:25
5 things Im grateful for
my friends here on nmp who all are very supportive.
my family for being very supportive.
my online church for their prayers.
food on the table
my support worker for being so understanding and very helpful with filling in housing applications forms.
5 things I'm grateful for:
1. My supportive fiance
2. My therapist who has helped me to understand myself and help me to gain confidence
3. My fiance's family, who treats me like their own daughter
4. My two aunts and uncles that are helping me with my family troubles when I felt lost and alone
5. This whole site for helping me to not feel crazy and to find people who truly understand this stuff!
1. my daughter, light of my life, the best thing ive ever done
2. my true real friend, james
3. people ive talked to on nmp
4. people at work
5. my dad. while not being at all supportive, without him i would not be here and i would not be me,
all people, nothing else matters
yvonne_uk_98
03-01-13, 12:44
5 things I'm grateful for
roof over my head
all my new friends
all my friends on nmp
having a car to get from a to b
my family.
I am grateful for:
My kitty, who stayed in bed with me every night this week while I was anxious and alone.
My job for being understanding and letting me switch to a location closer to home.
My friends that are going to meet up with me next week.
My friends in my bridal party who are planning my shower - I am getting excited!
The heat in my apartment right now because it is FREEZING outside right now!!
yvonne_uk_98
17-01-13, 13:29
5 things Im grateful for
finally getting the blue badge
good friends
my family
roof over my head
food on the table
missfishlash
17-01-13, 18:55
My family
My friends
music
love
sunshine
yvonne_uk_98
26-01-13, 22:11
5 things I'm grateful for
my family
my church family
my friends here on nmp,
fresh food on the table
roof over my head.
Sparkle1984
27-01-13, 14:51
5 things I'm grateful for:
My family
The fact that spring is just around the corner, and that I'll be able to start going on snowdrop walks in a few weeks
My friends
Having a job that I enjoy and which enables me to learn new things
The NMP forum and chatroom, for supporting me
:)
Answered prayer
My lovely cat
My husband who sticks by me
My stepson
My mother
Helped a lot of people at work yesterday
My heat in my car is working again
My fiance helping me not feel stressed and anxious
My cozy apartment
My education
yvonne_uk_98
09-07-13, 19:23
5 things I'm grateful for
my church family
my friends & friends here on nmp
roof over my head
my family
my advocate for all the wonderful support.
Spot-the-frog
10-07-13, 13:04
5 Things I am grateful for
The love of my partner & family
My beautiful grandchildren
My garden which brings me peace
My home where I feel safe and secure
The sunshine brightening my day
5 Things I am Grateful For:
My Jury Duty was canceled today!!! Woohoo
My new apartment
The new friends I have made over the last year
My new job
My supervisors at school who are supportive and helpful
yvonne_uk_98
11-07-13, 21:35
5 things Im grateful for
having a wonderful day today
my friends
my family
my car
my 4 wheeled light weight walker, what a blessing.
yvonne_uk_98
15-08-13, 10:25
5 things I'm grateful for
roof over my head
food on the table
my family
my friends here on nmp
heavenly father
yvonne_uk_98
12-09-13, 23:48
5 things I'm grateful for
all my friends on here nmp
my neighbor up the stair, (even though she parks in the disabled bay) which can be annoying.
for my landlord.
Most High
my family
i'm grateful for gratitude
I am grateful for
My children
My grandchildren
And my parents
Who are all there for the darkest days and I am especially grateful for NMP :)
yvonne_uk_98
06-10-13, 20:50
5 things I'm grateful for
my friend here in Switzerland
my friends here on nmp
my family
roof over my head
food on the table.
yvonne_uk_98
01-11-13, 15:41
5 things i'm grateful for
roof over my head
food on the table
bed to sleep in.
clothes to keep me warm.
my friends here on nmp.
Same for me Yvonne:hugs::hugs:
yvonne_uk_98
23-01-14, 23:03
5 things I'm grateful for
all my friends here on nmp
Nicola creating this amazing website
my family
roof over my head
food on the table
My wonderful husband who always supports me my children. My lovely griends on nmp. My gorgeous cats my husband is home for the weekend.
yvonne_uk_98
13-02-14, 12:24
5 things I'm grateful for
roof over my head
food on the table
beautiful friends here on nmp
family
all good and bad stuff we have in our lives.
yvonne_uk_98
20-03-14, 11:17
5 things I'm grateful for
all my friends here in nmp
No More Panic web site
my family
roof over my head
food on the table
Round in circles
21-03-14, 00:14
I'm grateful for:
My cat, who reminds me that I'm not alone.
The lovely people here who also remind me I'm not alone.
Hot showers, because sometimes it's the only way I can feel warm "in my bones".
The Internet, my lifeline.
My kindle, because I have no more room in my bookcase.
Dying_Swan
21-03-14, 00:20
5 things I'm grateful for today:
1) My Mum and my family
2) My cat
3) This forum and the people who use it
4) Good friends
5) A warm home and enough food to eat
yvonne_uk_98
18-06-14, 00:06
5 things I'm grateful for
all my nmp friends
my family
roof over my head
my womens group
my elders at my church
5 things I'm grateful for
safe roof over my head
living in London - diverse, interesting, liberal
my friend Katie being open with me
my boyfriend being supportive as he can be
the joys of Muller corner yoghurts
My Family
Never having to know what "hunger" really is.
Having clean water to drink.
Not living in a war torn country.
The meds that I take,and the doctors that have helped me.
MRS STRESS ED
18-06-14, 22:47
All at nmp :D
my lovely family :hugs:
having a job :mad:
my lovely hubby :hugs::)
having money in my pocket :D
My husband for putting up with me.
I am grateful for all on NMP
My youngest. who knows what we are going through:hugs:
My beautiful mischievous granddaughter who keeps me going.:)
yvonne_uk_98
19-06-14, 22:08
5 things I'm grateful for
my womens group women on the move
my support worker
all my friends on here nmp
food on the table
roof over my head
5 things I'm grateful for
The Internet was invented
Melted demerara sugar mixed with orange, lime and lemon zest is delicious
My boyfriend wants to fix the problems we have
He is actually vocal about it and approachable when I want to be vocal
I still have so much potential to do many things in this world
yvonne_uk_98
24-06-14, 12:05
5 things I'm grateful for
for the small things in life
my support worker, she fantastic, helps, she is there if I need to phone/text her.
all my friends on here nmp, whom are all very precious.
my children
all my brother & sisters in my church!
yvonne_uk_98
26-06-14, 11:44
5 things I'm grateful for
my 4 wheeled walker, helps me get out and about.
all my friends
my sister
food on the table
roof our my head
5 things I'm grateful for
my brother is starting to include me more in his life
my dad is starting to pay attention to me
my boyfriend is patient and kind
I live in London and have access to tons of opportunities
washing machines exist
I am grateful for:
- this fantastic forum which helps me every day and is always here and does not get sick of me talking about my issues
- my wonderful husband who also helps me every day and does not get sick of me talking about my problems!
- the opportunity to work in an industry where I am exposed every day to people who bring me joy
- all my nerdy things to which I turn when very down
- a lack of physical anxiety symptoms at the moment
I am going to try this, so thanks for the thread. I have never been very good at being grateful (embarassing to admit), as always feel like a victim.
This week I am grateful for:
- telephone support from a family friend
- support from my union rep re; work.
- this forum
- to walk and visit the park in the sunshine
- meeting my friend for lunch
Today I am grateful for
Having the drive to get up and go outside even though I am ill physically and mentally
The lady that gave me water when I coughed
Being given a job for 6 weeks at least
Being asked to apply for another job
Delicious biscuits exist and can be quite cheap and still delicious!
5 things I'm grateful for
My friend Annie
Sexy clothes on sexy women
Hot running water
Paracetamol exists
I still have a few biscuits left on a plate in the kitchen with cling film over them.
5 things I'm grateful for
Generous friends
The tube runs at night
I have never been violently mugged
I have earplugs by coincidence in a very noisy room
I still have biscuits, and I got some yoghurt too!
yvonne_uk_98
21-08-14, 22:31
5 things I'm grateful for
all my friends here on nmp
my colleagues sat credit union
roof over my head
being able to drive again
my family
I am grateful for
- having three birthday cards
- the probable prospect of living near one of my best friends for the next 6 months
- having beautiful hair that I am now going to grow long again - most people like it long
- the fact that the 22 year old me saved up to buy this laptop so I can work from wherever I want to
- my youngest brother had a conversation with me today - we are going to arrange to meet up and I'm very happy about that
I am grateful for
my one and only grand child
She lights up my life.
I am grateful that I am alive.
5 things I'm grateful for today
- Yet another chance at living
- Being given attention from a potential employer
- All this freelance work coming in
- Having made good choices with the clothes I brought on the run away from home
- My grandma is very sweet and talks to me on the phone sometimes now
5 things I'm grateful for today
- Dr Who is back and I know people that really enjoy it, so they'll be happy
- I have made a little bit of progress today by writing down what's blocking me from taking action to deal with the various areas of life that are not going well for me right now. Maybe tomorrow I'll have more ideas about how to get over those blocks
- I have red and white spotty bedsheets which are just great
- I have an enviable figure and all my clothes look good on me (that makes me sound shallow - I'm trying to boost my fragile self confidence)
- I have fruit in the cupboard and plans to make stewed fruit tomorrow, so that will be fun and good for me, mentally and physically
I am grateful for my kitty sitting next to me keeping me company while my husband is gone, my husband, my nephew, and my new job.
yvonne_uk_98
24-08-14, 21:48
5 things I'm grateful for
watching the sun go down, at the seashore!
my children, whom are looking forward to seeing their new kitten.
beautiful sunny day today.
roof over my head
all my friends here on nmp.
5 things I'm grateful for
- having remembered hand cream in my hurried packing when I left home
- having friends that call me to check on me
- yoga is coming up tomorrow
- today was surprisingly ok and I wasn't in depths of despair
- I am a woman and maybe one day I might be able to have a baby grow in this tummy of mine
Things I'm grateful for
- my friend has finally got a job interview!
- I was able to help him prepare :)
- my concoction of ingredients actually worked for dinner... sort of bubble and squeaky
- someone might be able to help me with my work to find event sponsors
- female hygiene products exist... imagine how messy it would be to be a woman in Victorian times and before that. Oh and thank god condoms exist too.
Things I'm grateful for
- there is tasty tasty ale in the world
- there is tasty tasty mead in the world
- there are beautiful flowers
- skips hold treasures
- kindness can transcend societal barriers if you know where to look
ISB, please don't judge what I am grateful for. I wouldn't judge you in this way. What has sparked this vicious reaction in you?
I am genuinely grateful for these things. If female hygiene products didn't exist, we would have much more work to do in cleaning and we'd be more likely to get infections. Skips hold treasures, thereby feeding and helping house homeless people - a thing that I didn't really know about until yesterday.
I've used this thread because I believe it's very positive to take notice of the small things in life that make a big difference. I'm afraid that I will continue to use it in this way because it is helpful for me, whether you like it or not. If you don't like it, don't read it. If you don't have anything positive to say, don't say it. Please ask yourself whether you are creating more happiness in the world through your actions, or spreading unhappiness. You have the capacity to be an extraordinarily wonderful person - fight against that vicious voice in your mind that tears other people down.
What things are you grateful for today? I'd love to see you participate positively in this thread :)
- I am grateful to have an opportunity to speak to other anxiety sufferers
- I am grateful to have developed a sense of when it's anxiety talking, not the person
- I am grateful to understand people with anxiety better that I meet offline
- I am grateful that I can calm myself down after someone has been insulting to me by seeking to empathise with them, from a place of love
- ISB, I am grateful that you are on NMP and I love your username
Today I am grateful for
- another day tomorrow and another chance at getting a job
- the freelance work I was given
- being paid on time
- dinner made for me by my new housemate
- my new housemates seem really nice!
Sunflower2
08-09-14, 07:30
Today I am grateful for:
-having the opportunity to return to my old and better job
-having been chosen for an interview for university representative
-being able to drive my car straight from home to work and interview without public transport
-waking up warm and cosy in my bed
-all the support I always receive on this website
Today I am grateful for
- finding the strength to work 10am-midnight while battling depression
- dinner was delicious. And I didn't even use a stock cube
- my friend called me
- some vaguely hot guy is chasing me
- actually, make that 3+ guys and 1 or 2 girls. Online dating is where it's at.
I'm grateful for:
- No major issues on my CT Scan
- Starting a new, full-time job next week in the field I want
- The pollen counts are low and my sinuses feel better!
- Having the day off to recover from a cold and get some rest
Sunflower2
16-09-14, 17:36
-Very glad I left my awful horrible job that I was at for 4 days because I'm really enjoying work now
-the weather is still vaguely summery
-this website
-having help in controlling my wonky mind
Argh that was harder than I thought. Therefore I'm also grateful for being able to realise when I'm heading downwards again.
I'm grateful for:
- Loving my new job so far. It's only a week in but is a HUGE relief after my awful job earlier this summer - Kimberley, sounds like we can relate a bit on that.
- Loving the cooler weather because it is helping calm down my sinuses even more.
- Loving fall - all the smells, foods, leaves changing color.
- I have a beautiful commute even though it is long. It will be great as the foliage comes out more.
Today I am grateful for:
- Got an offer to extend my contract at work
- Allowed a week off from work
- A little spark of clarity today has allowed me to plan and instigate a couple of things
- My housemates and I briefly rearranged the living room so it's one step closer to being liveable
- I feel one step closer to telling my boss that I am depressed. Today got a bit much, and if we are to continue working together I think it will help her understand me a bit better.
Today I'm grateful for
- getting through another day with depression and anxiety
- I am living in a house with nice people
- I spent a couple of hours with an inspirational person today
- I have a bed
- soon I will have a bedside lamp
Ive got an attitude of gratitude for iphone 6 plus`s babyyyyyyyyy !
And for Three network who initially told me it was being sent to me on 3rd october and then out of the blue text me and said it was coming the next day !
Oosh sounds like you got lucky! Yay!
DeadManWalking - doesn't have to be six, don't worry.
...it has to be five! Hahah! Think up another one! Could be anything... :)
Today I'm grateful for
- I am a woman and experience pleasure in a different way to men
- I am creative
- I had a great education
[I'm thinking:
I'm a woman and I have pains every month! And childbirth will be horrible! Why do I have to have so much more pain regularly in my life than a man would?
I am creative so why have I had yet another job rejection, and where is the job for me?
Look where my great education landed me - questioning everything and living a very unstable life.]
I am also grateful for:
- my ability to question the status quo and change it
- the little stability that I do have: two good friends.
MyNameIsTerry
26-09-14, 04:48
[I'm thinking:
I'm a woman and I have pains every month! And childbirth will be horrible! Why do I have to have so much more pain regularly in my life than a man would?
...because we have to put up with women and thats surely pain enough! :D (just kidding)
- grateful for my dog and taking him for walks as he pulls me in directions my obsessional behaviour would often reject.
- laughing & comedy
- this website & the people on it!
Sunflower2
26-09-14, 11:47
Today I am grateful for...
Pay day woo!
The lovely end of summer weather currently here
My beautiful car which I don't take full advantage of
Free education in Scotland at this point in time which has allowed me to get two degrees for almost free (I know this won't last forever!)
My job because I've got the opportunity to learn so much and it's only 10 minutes drive from home
Today I am grateful for
- a guy I really like is speaking to me... hope he'll ask me out
- I will get my things from my ex soon, which will hopefully help me feel that I don't need to talk to him ever again
- I have this great room for another 5 months
- I managed to get myself to cook today
- CBT involves lots of hard questions but it's got me singing on purpose every day so that's good
Today I am grateful for
- nice housemates
- my boss was ok with me being depressed - I haven't got fired!
- I have a week off now
- I am going to see friends in Cambridge this weekend
- I will hopefully see other friends in a couple of weeks that I haven't seen for ages
5 things I'm grateful for:
My daughter
My husband
My family (sister and parents)
The time I had to swim in the pool this morning, did 40 lengths!
The time to read & absorb information.
5 things I'm grateful for
- I got lucky with some great collaborators at that event I organised, and I think we'll stay friends
- I do have a good network of professional contacts
- I have got some freelance work for now
- I will have to find somewhere else to live in a few months, but I don't need to worry about it right now
- I have some time to get stuff done and relax too over the next few days
Today I am grateful for my internet service has resumed after two days.
I'm grateful for:
- family that will listen to my fears and worries and take mental illness as a serious thing, not a faux pas.
- having a good day yesterday, I managed to have a decent day and not worry too much.
- waking up on a morning!
- being able to play and create music.
- the new American horror story teaser. Woo!
Today I'm grateful for
- a great yoga session. Proper meditation makes all the difference
- I like healthy food so I eat food that's good for me, and it's not difficult to do that
- also peanut butter ice cream is delicious! Ok, so not every food I like is healthy :)
- I finally have a bedside lamp!!
- those nail varnishes were on sale and now I have a little fruit painting on each nail :)
Shh, peanut butter ice cream is healthy. It's made from lettuce :shades:
Today I'm grateful for:
- friends that are still my friends no matter how long it's been since we've spoken.
- Marianne Faithfull's new record. It's been great to listen to when walking the dog, I try to concentrate on the music and match it with the energy around me. Incredible woman/album.
- the Halloween collection by Yankee candle. I love my living room smelling of candy corn and sweets!
- 1940s Lauren Bacall appearing in my dream last night. (Made an anxiety dream infinitely less anxiety inducing!)
- My dog for crying and pawing the door when he needs to go to the loo instead of pooping in the house. :wacko:
This morning I'm thankful for: (having trouble with this today for some reason!)
- vanilla rooibos tea.
- the fact it's not yet raining.
- NMP and people helping each other, working together to get better.
- the wealth of literature to occupy a restless mind.
- Jeff Buckley's voice and music.
Sunflower2
07-10-14, 22:51
Tonight I'm feeling tired and worried so why not think about what I'm grateful for.
My home - people on the coast near my town had to be evacuated cause of floods today and my house is completely dry
My lavender candle which smells lovely and is very relaxing
My car (again) - had fun driving it today in the puddles and rain
Central heating at home - it's turned to winter here and I am very glad my house is nice and cosy
My life - it's not perfect and I've had various regrets and struggles but it's mine and it's unique
I really like that last one. And I'm so pleased your house is okay and safe.
Today I'm grateful for:
- Anna Calvi doing a special show in December which I just got tickets for.
- Netflix. I should be out of bed but started watching something. But it's good!
- My scarf, it's of great comfort to me.
- Being regular with my cycle.
- A feather comforter to cover the hole in my mattress.
Mine for today
A very supportive occupational health nurse
A good chat with my sister
My cocker spaniel
My loving memories of my mum
Clean fresh bedding
Today I'm grateful for
- living in London. There's a free lego robot competition tomorrow in a cocktail bar that I'm going to on a date.
- rum punch gets even better with time
- not getting tonsillitis - staving off any illness I could have had
- my ex boyfriend is out of my life - good riddance (even if I do still grieve for him)
- I have rainproof shoes and a coat, so I don't need to go home to get my things, so I don't have to see my family - I can just see them when I am mentally able to
Today I'm grateful for
- having the confidence to be myself - even though I'm eccentric and not cool, at least I'm warm and mostly articulate.
- my shoes really do withstand the rain
- I can work from anywhere thanks to my trusty laptop
- I have a place to live, and I am paying for it myself. It's guilt-free and I don't have to cook and clean for other people in order to earn my keep. I have independence.
- I can eat what I want, when I want, and never have to put up with the awful smell of cooking salmon steaks.
yvonne_uk_98
18-10-14, 19:16
5 things I'm grateful for
my family
my kittens Riley and Misty.
having my car to get about from a to b.
having roof over my head
food on the table
5 things I'm grateful for
- that new method of removing eye make up actually works, so I don't wake up with panda eyes
- there is a washing machine in this house
- I am indépendant
- I have some nice people around me
- being alive
Sunflower2
24-10-14, 07:40
5 things I'm grateful for today:
-so very grateful for the nhs and my doctor
-my uni course leader being understanding of my health issues
-this strong inner strength I've found
-my body even though I've been awful to it
-the ongoing support here
5 things I'm grateful for
I know how to make pancakes
my friend Annie
my friend Matt
I am growing my independence and a new life
the possibility of future kisses
5 things I'm grateful for
my ability to change my mood entirely when I'm around other people and it's party time
my big bed
self awareness to know when things aren't right
well-meaning parents (no matter how badly they judge things, I know they care - they're just not good at listening, not good at changing, not good at trusting me or respecting me)
the help of people in my networks to try to help my tricky career
5 things i'm grateful for
the internet
a day off from going to my boss's
fast metabolism
a good singing voice
living in a country of plenty
I realised that things I'm grateful for are often materialistic. I think it's a symptom of living in a competitive society - we naturally look to see what we have more of than others, rather than seeing how we can collaborate. So I've heard. I don't want to compare myself to others if it means that we'll both be unhappy because of that. Sharing is what surely makes us happy. So here are 5 things I'm grateful for that I've shared:
- a living space with people that have similar living standards to me
- a moment this morning on the bus where a 6 year old was talking to a 3 year old in a very authoritative way about nonsense - so cute - a lady and I laughed
- the little girl that was learning to skip and kept looking at me to check if I was watching
- mutual attraction
- mutual love of lego and building hotels with it - a conversation with a barista
5 things I'm grateful for
- Lu asking me to talk at CSM - she gave me an opportunity
- I got paid for it, which is validating
- it wasn't the best talk I've delivered but it was ok, so I'm grateful to myself for having thoroughly prepared
- I got a round of applause - thank you CSM students
- 100 more people know about service design because I gave that talk, therefore more people might end up being service designers in a few years time, which will surely make the world a better place. So I'm grateful to have been in the position to have made this change
5 things I'm grateful for
- my hot water bottle is warming me up right now
- my housemate lends me his toothbrush charger so I can charge my toothbrush and have whiter teeth
- my friends want to do a creative project with me even though I'm depressed
- generally I sleep well
- I feel a bit more grounded, as time goes on and I become more familiar with not speaking to my family, being single and living in a new area of London
5 things I'm grateful for
- my friends did come outside with me when I felt upset about some guy inappropriately touching me in the club
- I am in therapy
- It's Sunday tomorrow so I can work through my to-do list
- my little brother replied to my message, even though it cuts me up to hear from him and not see him every day
- 750 people came to my friend's fireworks in the rain, so she probably just about broke even
5 things I'm grateful for
- it was as if a yoga fairy came down from the sky. Apparently I could go to a GP and ask for wrist splints for free, and then I'll be able to do downward dog without wrist pain!
- my whiplash pain has reduced a little
- Sian gave me free coffee today
- I ate lunch at home today and even had a nap in between work - the pleasures of being freelance
- I made 30 Christmas posters in one day. I am grateful to my past self for buying InDesign and for teaching myself to create graphics
5 things I'm grateful for
- my housemate lends me an electric toothbrush charger
- my friend made me dinner today
- wifi has been good today
- I unexpectedly met some nice people today
- two people have batted some potential work opportunities my way. Nothing for certain yet but it's enough to build a bit more hope in me
5 things I'm grateful for
- therapy tomorrow! I look forward to the opportunity to tell my therapist how my understanding has progressed and see what she says
- I have my laptop and a good internet connection so I can do lots of stuff
- I live in a time where there is much more equality between men and women
- potential work opportunities are coming my way, even if they are just mediocre ones
- tomorrow I am going to have a nice coffee in Harris and Hoole and I like being in Crouch End, I might even go to Oxfam and get myself a present if I like anything there
5 things I'm grateful for
- having a scarf to knit
- Jack Black is a funny actor that makes me laugh. Thank you for making me laugh Jack Black
- drugs for asthma and allergies exist
- free therapy is available on the NHS
- I have some work opportunities coming in
5 things I'm grateful for
- I am grateful that I manage to take myself to yoga most weeks
- I am grateful to have found this non-judgemental cheap accessible yoga class
- I am grateful that people still have a perception of me as a consistent networker, even though I've been hiding away for months
- I am grateful that I am not the only person in the world who has ever had a 'toxic parent'/'inadequate mother' and so there is accepted psychological terminology
- I am grateful that there are even people here on NMP who have experienced similar relationships with their mothers
- I am grateful that Bad Robots was a good enough TV show to make me laugh
- I am grateful that people still think of me as good at things
- I am grateful that I've got some freelance work coming up
- I am grateful to have this room for another few months
- I am grateful that my body and face fit into what British people think of as good looking now - I might not be so lucky in another place or time
yvonne_uk_98
20-11-14, 12:36
5 things I'm grateful for
to see this Attitude of Gratitdue2 still going.
my car
all my friends including everyone on nmp.
roof over my head
finding old friends.
5 things I'm grateful for
- my friend Annie is lovely and we always have a great time together
- I managed to inspire my housemate who felt down into doing a new project
- I still have income, despite being so depressed I can barely breathe (literally, I get physically ill from being so depressed)
- Muji make refillable pens so I didn't have to buy a new pen, just a refill, and that is less of a waste than a whole new pen
- the gig tonight was actually quite good and enjoyable, and not too taxing to listen to!
5 things I'm grateful for
- even though my friend Matt let me down and hasn't spoken to me since, I feel ok about it. I feel that it was the right thing to do to be open that I was upset by his actions, and I trust that the right thing will follow.
- Amazon exists - so I will be able to order Christmas presents and have them delivered for no extra cost.
- I had a good idea today which makes me feel good about myself
- I have felt a little more in control today, and made a list of how I want my work situation to change
- yesterday I was kind to the future me and made myself a packed lunch
5 things I'm grateful for
- I dragged myself to the party last night and met a gorgeous girl and maybe she'll call me
- I don't feel very physically unwell
- I know how to say no to sex
- I know when to say yes to sex
- I can afford my lifestyle - I'm not in debt
5 things I'm grateful for
- clean running water
- entitlement to a vote
- plenty of food
- clean enough air
- surplus of choice in London
5 things I'm grateful for
- I have a cold rather than flu
- I was able to go to that talk today
- I have friends who want to do creative things with me
- I have people approaching me for work
- I have people approaching me for dates
- I am learning through CBT to put my needs first
- I still have CBT sessions coming up - they gave me more sessions than normal
- I have CBT at all - thank you NHS
- that girl in the cafe that I had a conversation with changed how I thought about things
- two friends called me on Thursday which was rare and nice
I was chatting to a young homeless bloke the other night.
He's on a waiting list for a hostel bed,and has no family to speak of.
His bed that night was going to be in a sleeping bag at the back of Lime St station in Liverpool.
I realize how blessed I am.
- enough time has passed for me to be ok with seeing the people that made my life/work very tricky for a few months
- I am making progress in learning how to deal with my emotions
- I don't have GAD. So that's one less thing to worry about (bodom, chh, I'll be here all week)
- getting work will work itself out - there are interested people
- I am just about on top of my Christmas shopping
I was chatting to a young homeless bloke the other night.
He's on a waiting list for a hostel bed,and has no family to speak of.
His bed that night was going to be in a sleeping bag at the back of Lime St station in Liverpool.
I realize how blessed I am.
That is horrible (sleeping rough in December, not being in Liverpool). I had a quick google and saw this;
http://www.whitechapelcentre.co.uk/tell-us-about-a-rough-sleeper.html
- I managed to buy myself a present while buying everyone else presents
- I've got all my present shopping done, and just have three presents left to make
- I got a job offer today - even though I can't take it, it's flattering to be asked
- yoga is getting easier
- the carol service was so beautiful I cried, and I got to bump into some old teachers too
- my friend Eden made time to see me today before she went back to Canada
- I am managing to relax a bit - the anxiety isn't constant. I can feel it as a different state when I start to be anxious. So that must mean that I am spending some time being relaxed.
- I got out of the pre-Christmas suicidal thoughts by forgiving myself for not getting everyone's presents on time
- I got some really thoughtful presents this year
- I gave some really thoughtful presents this year
yvonne_uk_98
17-02-15, 23:55
5 things I'm grateful for
my two lovely kittens Riley and Misty
my children
my sister
All my friends here nmp and around the world.
roof over my head.
Just something I should be grateful for
the 74 pence rise I have had on my pension.
WHOOPIE!!!
my wife and beautiful daughter
a stable job
improvement in my anxiety however small
a good doctor
Understanding friends
I have food
the snow is beautiful and blindingly bright
my cats are happy
my new snuggly warm poncho
I am wearing gorgeous luxurious perfume!
It is FREEZING outside minus 31 and I LOVE it !!
I have winter boots
There are beautiful icicles everywhere
My coffee was really, really good this morning
I was able to fix 2 chairs at work
It was minus 44 this morning when I woke up AND sunny !!
My little baby cat waited at the door to greet me home
There is a big sunbeam on the bed
I found my bright pink mitts
I have thick socks on
I have thick socks on too
I have really good friends
One friend actually called me up and we talked for an hour in the middle of the day
I summoned up the courage to get past my money fears to ask for therapy which I have to pay for
I got CBT for free for 14 sessions
Its winter -so I don't have to worry about spiders!
I have lots of clean clothes (now -after laundry weekend)
My Hello Kitty humidifyer works and is still so cute to me
I gave myself a manicure
I am not awaiting any test results
I can read and write ( can't imagine trying to learn now !)
I can use chopsticks like an expert
I haven't cried today
I can breathe on my own
I am safe at work and at home
My grandma is generous
I live in a vibrant city
I have access to loads of wonderful delicious food
Films can make me laugh
I have friends that know how to show they care
Somehow, even in really dark times, I have the capacity to change the parameters of my life to make it better. I don't understand why I have that ability, even when it looks like all my resources have run out. I am grateful for it, wherever it comes from.
I am grateful to my past self for having arranged my books so beautifully.
I am grateful to Olivia who is a lovely person who is trying to make a difference in the world for the better.
I am grateful to my future self for the wisdom that will reframe this current difficult time as a time of growth and strength.
I am grateful that on TV, in that programme Revenge, even though it's outwardly trashy, it depicts a manipulative mother who says the sort of things my mother says, and her children coherently fight back against her. It gives me licence to fight back against my own mum.
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Somehow, even in really dark times, I have the capacity to change the parameters of my life to make it better. I don't understand why I have that ability, even when it looks like all my resources have run out. I am grateful for it, wherever it comes from.
I am grateful to my past self for having arranged my books so beautifully.
I am grateful to Olivia who is a lovely person who is trying to make a difference in the world for the better.
I am grateful to my future self for the wisdom that will reframe this current difficult time as a time of growth and strength.
I am grateful that on TV, in that programme Revenge, even though it's outwardly trashy, it depicts a manipulative mother who says the sort of things my mother says, and her children coherently fight back against her. It gives me licence to fight back against my own mum.
I am totally grateful for this post (above) from lior!
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I heard a RedWing Blackbird this morning which means Spring is coming!
My 4 yr old nephew stayed home " sick" from school and I can play with him!
There is a hockey game on tonight!
I still have big curly hair on my head-I had/have balding anxiety.
I am grateful that my therapist is being warm and seems to really care. She doesn't have to do that, but I think she genuinely does care.
I am grateful that my therapist is so intelligent that she can always come up with something that will help me, and can always reason better than me.
I am grateful that I have made a home for myself and I'm beginning to feel a bit more grown up.
I am grateful that I have people competing for time with me.
I am grateful that I could afford to go and have a massage today.
I'm grateful that I have pushed myself to try new things today
I'm grateful that I had a challenging situation on my exposure drive today and I felt mostly ok
I'm grateful that the sun has been shining today with blue skies
I'm grateful I have access to the internet
I'm grateful for being able to eat tasty nutritious food today
I'm grateful that I have been drinking but I haven't been suicidal, as per my normal pattern.
I am grateful that I got through a friend's birthday even though I wanted to leave at a couple of points.
I am grateful that the guy that showed interest in me last night came clean about having a girlfriend (I don't like being part of someone else cheating!)
I am grateful to know what sort of clothes look good on me.
I am grateful to be able to have had the fun spontaneous night at quality bars that we had tonight.
- my new housemate is generous
- my tummy wasn't painful all day
- I had an experience which rebuilt a bit of my confidence
- someone nice emailed me today so maybe we'll keep in touch
- I was able to help a few 15 year olds with some questions they had about careers
- my housemate offered me cheap theatre tickets
- my friend Annie wanted to come
- my friend Annie is an excellent conversationalist
- the show was powerful at times
- a couple of biscuits were left un-nibbled by the mice
Revenge (the TV show) perfectly hits the spot of entertainment for me at the moment
I've finally found an eye make up remover that works well enough
to be back with my therapist - I believe it's going to help
my computer still works very well and doesn't seem to slow down
I've had fewer self harming thoughts today than normal
I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn about eating disorders through NMP
I'm grateful to live in a time where electric toothbrushes are invented
I'm grateful that my curtains shut out all the light
I'm grateful to my past self for buying that crown of flowers hanging on the cupboard
I'm grateful for my CBT therapist, my psychotherapist, the Samaritans and the council crisis lines for helping me resist suicide
The snow is melting!
It is sunny when I wake up in the morning
I was able to help some lovely people today at work
My Uncle phoned and made me laugh about his house renovations
My six year old niece gave me a big hug!
- my friend Hannah called me to get her to not go and see her ex. I feel flattered that it was me that she called
- my dentist said my teeth are fine
- the optician said I had 20:20 vision
- my yoga practice is better than ever before - I can twist further and go deeper into poses
- someone gave me a little bit of work so I have earnt a bit of money this week
- the new guy I'm dating has a big focus on communication, which is very different from normal!
- I was in a good enough mood today to get myself ingredients for a week's worth of lunches
- new experiences have helped me understand my past a bit more
- the potential awkwardness with my housemate that almost made a pass at me has been avoided, for good
- I do not have head lice. Thank god I only have dandruff
I am grateful that my housemate did my washing for me, just because.
I am grateful that the internet is working fast today.
I am grateful that they guy I'm seeing still wants to see me even though he knows now that I'm in therapy.
I am grateful that I live in London and can easily get to free talks that deepen my understanding of things I care about.
I am grateful that there are no mice in my room.
Grateful that I have my therapist to reassure me that I am making progress.
Grateful that my grandma understands that I need space from other family members, and she doesn't try to push me.
I'm grateful to have lovely friends who truly care about me.
I'm grateful that the tube is so fast and efficient - I can zip around London fast.
I'm so grateful that I managed to survive and endure the months and months of hellish agonising black-as-death pain.
I'm grateful that my grandma feels that she can call me whenever.
I am grateful that she has the determination to keep trying to learn how to do emails.
I am grateful that I had the strength today to write an article.
I am grateful that I am able to forgive myself for not doing other work.
I am grateful to have summoned the strength to get to yoga.
I had so many compliments on my skirt today
Work was busy today
My Beloved brought me some new perfume
My baby cat is sleeping on me
I had time to iron some clothing (great therapy)
I've just been in a car crash and myself,my daughter,and the other party are all unharmed.
I've just been in a car crash and myself,my daughter,and the other party are all unharmed.
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Sending you big hugs !!
Thank goodness you are all safe-this is something to be very grateful for !!
I've just been in a car crash and myself,my daughter,and the other party are all unharmed.
Oh my goodness.
I'm grateful that aprilmoon was unharmed!
I'm grateful to have two very good friends who were trying to tell me that I am a good friend and a good person today, and let me cry a lot.
I'm grateful that the pasta dish I made turned out ok.
I'm grateful that the guy I am dating respected my boundaries.
I'm grateful to have hot running water, as much as I want.
One of the people I represent brought me a candle with a squirrel on it!
A man I've only met 2-3 times wrote out a poem to me
I was able to wear my lapis maka beads and my malachite mala beads to give me strength
My niece won her hockey game
My niece was so happy to talk to me when I phoned to wish her happy 7th birthday
I'm so, so grateful that I live in a time where the stigma of depression is being eroded away. If I was in my parents' generation, it would be more difficult for me to be out about depression at my age. Things are still not great - especially with the cultural norms about being out about depression at work - but at least things are much better than they were. In a way, it's an opportunity for me to be able to be an activist around the issue - by being open, I can help make the change. Though I'm realising that I can only be open about it when I am comfortable enough with myself to be able to handle any possible repercussions of being out, and to handle the reactions, questions and false assumptions that people make. So I would never tell other people that they 'should' talk about it, in case they are not ready to. I am looking forward to being more sure of myself, and more able to be out about depression.
I am grateful that I believe now that there will be a time when I will be more sure of myself.
I am grateful that I realised that I grew up in an abusive home while I don't have a job - I have some time to process it without having to ask for time off work.
I am grateful that money came to me while I was out of work, through odd jobs, insurance, and my grandpa's will (though I'd rather he were alive and well).
I am grateful that my grandma has huge determination to learn how to use the computer, aged 91.
My friend Hannah is very good with calling me up and making sure she sees me, and is understanding if I can't do stuff.
I have a reduced rate for therapy so I can actually get psychotherapy.
Treatment for warts is free and it works quite well.
My medication is subsidised - I'm not sure how much a month's worth of citalopram would cost if we didn't have the flat fee prescription.
I am grateful to my past self for putting in a great deal of work into learning how to manage my depression, and how to listen to myself. I continue to learn how to say 'no' through practice and experience. I am grateful that this seems to be getting easier at the moment; even if I have slip ups and end up getting bullied into something I don't want to do, it helps me learn for next time.
at work we " re-won" a big account we had lost 2 years ago-we didn't even approach them-they came back to us !
( this is really big for me because my anxiety and depression soared after losing this account-my agoraphobia came back as well-the feelings of failure were overwhelming)
I was able to get great hockey tickets for myself, my niece, nephew and sister!
( meaning I could overcome my driving anxiety and drive there , also stand in line-overcoming my intense fear of offending people)
I was able to go into a grocery store and buy healthy food not the cake/ice cream I wanted!
I found " Hot Wheels" cars on sale for $1 -perfect for my nephew's birthday
I was able to take my garbage out to the curb this morning -with reduced anxiety of someone seeing me -don't know why this is such an anxious event for me but it is
Bluebelle it sounds like you had a particularly awesome day yesterday! Thank you for sharing, and well done for all of that :)
5 things to be grateful for.
1. I was feeling generous so I bought myself an Easter egg. It will stay on my dresser until Easter Sunday!
2. Mooncups have been invented so I can save the planet by not using tampons, one period at a time.
3. Magazines are given out free all over London! I love ES, Time Out and Stylist. Such an abundance of entertaining words and pictures.
4. Citalopram works on me. Sure it messes with my sleep and makes me constantly thirsty, but it also makes me hopeful, curious, motivated, and productive, so I am able to live a better life than I was without it, and I haven't killed myself! Yay!
5. I'm alive! I've survived! I think I'm over the worst of this round of depression. Maybe it will happen to me again in 5 years, but at least I'll have another 5 years of life. I don't think I'm going to kill myself any time soon. In the short time I might have, I want to try and make as much of a positive difference as I can to the world around me, while making sure that I stay healthy.
5 things to be grateful for.
1. I was feeling generous so I bought myself an Easter egg. It will stay on my dresser until Easter Sunday!
2. Mooncups have been invented so I can save the planet by not using tampons, one period at a time.
3. Magazines are given out free all over London! I love ES, Time Out and Stylist. Such an abundance of entertaining words and pictures.
4. Citalopram works on me. Sure it messes with my sleep and makes me constantly thirsty, but it also makes me hopeful, curious, motivated, and productive, so I am able to live a better life than I was without it, and I haven't killed myself! Yay!
5. I'm alive! I've survived! I think I'm over the worst of this round of depression. Maybe it will happen to me again in 5 years, but at least I'll have another 5 years of life. I don't think I'm going to kill myself any time soon. In the short time I might have, I want to try and make as much of a positive difference as I can to the world around me, while making sure that I stay healthy.
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This is a wonderful post !!
So much hope and positive energy!
I hope you have GREAT weekend!
Thank you Bluebell! I had a very good day for feeling good yesterday. I got some writing done on my blog, which I haven't done for ages. I even drafted a newsletter, which I might send out soon.
More things to be grateful for today:
- I had everything I need in the house today. I managed to think ahead to get enough food for today's breakfast and lunch the last time I went food shopping. I have tea, a hot water bottle, a laptop for entertainment and to order pizza from.
- I have a washing machine in the house so I don't need to go to a laundrette.
- I have enough money to not worry too much about ordering pizza.
- I can never eat a whole pizza anyway - one pizza is a dinner and a lunch for me. So it's half the price really :)
- I have enough painkillers to last me another day before I have to leave the house to get some more... hopefully I'll be better tomorrow!
- I am grateful that I have a warm duvet and a comfy mattress with two pillows.
- I am grateful that my housemates are kind, and not noisy.
- I am grateful that I get regular periods - something is going right with my body.
- I am grateful that my grandma is a kind sweet person.
- I am grateful that I live in a time where cut flowers are affordable and accessible (though I probably should feel guilty about the carbon footprint).
I'm so grateful that the lady bought me organic strawberries. I thought that was so randomly generous of her, especially after she was so particular and snobby about how she wanted her coffee. I didn't expect her to be so lovely. Tomorrow I am going to have organic strawberries :)
I'm grateful to the lovely man in the cafe for making an effort to talk to me, after refusing to eat my strawberries. He was so lovely and sensitive, and whenever I stopped talking, he would find a way to pick up the conversation again. I gave him a lot of my energy - I'd just come out of a therapy session where I'd sobbed - but it was such a beautiful encounter that it was worth it.
I'm grateful to my therapist for graciously accepting my home baked cinnamon balls. Later I found out that she was wearing vegan shoes so maybe she wouldn't eat the biscuits because they have egg in them. She didn't ask - maybe she didn't want to make me feel bad that she wasn't going to eat them. Still, I'm glad she accepted it, I was worried that she wouldn't, and that would have been more awkward.
I'm grateful that I have a tall clean glass of water by my bedside - and I won't get poisoned from the water I drink - we are in a country with clean running water and we can all be perfectly hydrated.
I'm grateful to the universe for putting me in the right place at the right time to pick up the kitschest picture frame that I've ever seen. Someone was having a clear out and it was left for the taking. I'm going to put something very funny in it. Haven't figured out what yet, but it is going to be magnificently humorous. People will see it and be surprised then laugh and think how clever it is and that they wished they'd come up with it. Goodness, the stakes are high, I'll have to have a think!
- cod liver oil is only 60p in big Sainsburys
- it was pretty easy to get a volunteering job with kids
- I made a big life change and I got myself a new home, new friends and new career stage
- Action for Happiness have given me a free year of Headspace
- I have good friends
- David wasn't pushy
- Nana only gets her back pain in the mornings
- Nana gave me some family heirlooms as well as a lovely mirror, a tin and some food
- Marie got me pizza and didn't let me pay - she's so generous
- I haven't had my freaky severe chest pain since the night before last
youdontknowme
12-04-15, 01:17
My chinchilla loves to cuddle me.
I have a lot of really wonderful friends, both old and new.
Now that I'm living back at home, I can save up a bunch of money to get a bus to travel in.
My brother is now aware of his OCD, is kicking ass in college, and his been off of hard drugs for over a year.
I have massively overcome many of my anxiety issues.
I have left and stayed away from every single abusive relationship I have ever found myself in, and am now a confident, independent young woman.
My parents are very supportive of me.
I have a $15 bookstore gift card from one of my pen pals.
My grandma can live with us instead of a care home, so she is always around her children/grandchildren.
It's spring time.
I have left and stayed away from every single abusive relationship I have ever found myself in, and am now a confident, independent young woman.
Girl power!! That sounds like an amazing realisation. It's amazing that you've done this. I find it difficult to even recognise an abusive relationship when I'm in one.
- I am grateful that other people have managed to escape abusive relationships and grow afterwards. It gives me hope that I will also learn what this really means, and that I have been doing the right things.
- I am grateful that my cousin is making an effort with me. I'm not sure why now - I think she likes to feel needed, and she probably is under family obligation, since she's one of the few family members I'm still talking to. But I will take it as an opportunity to make friends with her.
- I am not allergic to chocolate like my father is. So I can eat all the chocolate I want :)
- I am so lucky to have a beautiful sexy body with a fast metabolism and hardly any body confidence issues. I've never dieted. I've not been scared into body dysmorphia by the media. If other people don't like my body for whatever reason, they can go away! I am happy with my body the way it is and if people judge me, that's their problem, not mine. I am very grateful to be able to have this attitude. I know it's made much easier by having a nice body in the first place. So I'm doubly grateful. I have one area of my life where I don't have issues. *air punch*
- I'm very grateful that I got lucky with the people I am living with. I found this place through Gumtree, so they could have been anyone. They bake cakes frequently and are doing up the garden. They are pleasant and not too invasive. They are clean and fairly quiet. It's a welcoming home environment.
- The repair man isn't difficult to work with like my landlord is.
- My friend Chris came to London for an impromptu visit. He's going to come to live here so we'll have another person joining our little community.
- I'm grateful that I rescued heirlooms from my grandma's pile of things for charity.
- I'm grateful that I was in the right mood to assert a boundary just now. I'm saving myself from a potentially emotionally dangerous situation that could arise tomorrow.
- I'm grateful that by opening up to three people in my professional network recently about my depression, all three of them contacted me today, offering to meet me for support (in a professional capacity). And a fourth person talked to me for an hour about his ways of coping, which was useful because we have a similar personality type (extrovert, super giving, altruistic, entrepreneurial/creative). The world is genuinely giving back to me. I wonder if there's a reason I've been opening up more to men than women.
I am grateful to live with nice house mates. We support each other.
I am grateful that I do see synchronicity. When I know to look out for something, it appears. I've just found a website that can help me do something I was doing manually. Seeing synchronicity makes things feel more connected and meaningful, even if it's just being connected through my mind.
I am grateful that my therapist is directive. She's helping me decide what to do rather than letting me stew in worry.
I am grateful that strawberry giving really does work as a method for meeting people, having good conversations and spreading a little joy. This time I met my neighbours by giving them strawberries. I also gave some to a friend down the road, and he was very informative about local politics, so I know who to vote for now. I passed on the info to my housemate that has never voted before so maybe he'll vote in this election.
Finally, today I am grateful that I have the skin tone to be able to tan and not burn in the new spring sun. Promise I'll start wearing sun screen now though...
- I can get away without wearing make up
- I have collected some great books on recommendation
- My housemate is really nice
- I've been watching a great film on recommendation - grateful for the recommendation
- So grateful to have this energy to do stuff today. Don't know where it's come from but I've got loads done
I am grateful that I am seeing the positives more than usual today.
I am grateful that my body and mood responded really well to yoga today.
I am grateful that I have plentiful access to clean water.
I am grateful that I am not 25 in 1939.
I am grateful that I don't have skin cancer. (I am going to buy sunscreen to keep it that way.)
jillycoops5
17-04-15, 07:54
5 things I am grateful for
My family
My friends
NMP
My cat
The sunshine
jillycoops5
18-04-15, 09:39
my children
my grandchildren
my husband
for a complete strange taking time to have a chat with me
for th beautiful day today
strawberries are so cheap and in season
it comes naturally to me to be very creative
I've grown up in a wonderful city
my past self managed to keep going, one moment at a time
to have found a sort of exercise that I like
Someone is taking a chance on me with giving me a job
Pomegranates are available to me even though they probably don't grow in Britain
I have managed to write/create on even my darkest days - even when I feel like nothing, even when I'm close to death, even when I don't believe in myself at all, I still somehow exercise creative talent. That's amazing and I should remember that on the days that I don't believe in myself
The cod liver oil tablets haven't bothered me
Despite living with depression and anxiety, my life has lots of good stuff about it
jillycoops5
22-04-15, 23:50
having a good job
beautiful blue skies
my garden
finding my blood brothers and sister
my parents who adopted me
jillycoops5
23-04-15, 22:17
banana fritters
music
flowers
love
the beach
My birthday today was spent with my husband and three daughters and the sun shone all day. It was lovely and I am very blessed.:)
Happy birthday aprilmoon!! Lucky you for having a husband and three daughters :)
5 things I'm grateful for
- taking the chance on meeting a guy from online dating last Saturday
- stumbling across a childhood fruit spread in Wholefoods
- my friend Matt helped me hang up a rug on the wall and it's stayed there
- I've never been punched so hard that I've lost a tooth
- as far as I know, I am fertile and will be able to have babies one day
jillycoops5
24-04-15, 22:09
to the lady who chatted to me in the medical records department even though she didn't know me
toffee crisps
spring
the sea
books
being able to feel romance even though I'm alone
new people accept me easily - I'm less awkward than actors are
my housemate also strives to make our house lovely (although he likes a blokey asthetic so I'm going to have to push for more modern geometric clean classy not tacky style...)
the kitchen looks so much better now!
my cousin is making an effort with me. I just hope it's not because of family pressure
The beautiful tree outside my window that instantly makes me smile
The recent sunshine we've had has lifted my mood
The way i'm growing each day as a person
Love
Laughter
jillycoops5
26-04-15, 21:02
good days
my lovely sister -in-laws
laughter
smiles
life
- I live with nice generous people!
- my concoction of stuff in the fridge turned out fine for dinner
- my mum paid for me to go on the bookbinding course years ago - I didn't really want to go, I thought it was an extravagance which I'd never need, but I'm still binding books years later
- to have my bubbly friend Hannah in my life
- there are no ants in my room. (but there is a snail?!)
jillycoops5
28-04-15, 23:48
blossom on the trees
the fantastic views in all the season on my drive over the Derbyshire peak district between Manchester and Sheffield
My lovely friends at Addenbrookes Hospital who gave me a special Monday morning hello on my return as they knew I was feeling down they made me smile
For all my friends nd for them caring about how I feel
for the light evenings
jillycoops5
29-04-15, 23:38
the smell after its been warm and we have rain
the smell of washing when it's been dried outside
homemade bread
butter
cream
yvonne_uk_98
30-04-15, 00:25
5 things I'm grateful for
my two lovely kittens Riley & Misty
my family
my friends here on nmp
my voluntary work colleagues at credit union
roof over my head.
both my knees work
I've never broken a bone
I've managed to stave off a potential cold this week
money seems to come my way whenever I need it
I felt very inspired today, after thinking about my dreams and spending time coming up with ideas... being creative gives me loads of energy. I'm still going, I need to go to sleep!
- I have a therapist - so many people don't - I somehow am making it work
- I am a young person and I am about to earn proper money again - I might even earn more than £10k this year, for the first time
- there are no mice in my room
- I like fruit which means I eat relatively healthily
- the moment where 8 of us who live close by all sat in the same room to watch the politics debate on TV - we're going back to a time where we have to go to someone else's house to watch live TV - it's becoming a community thing. I like it, I felt part of a community
Five things I'm grateful for
My yoga teacher didn't cancel her lesson today even though she was really tired
I got given a job
An interesting person likes spending time with me
A feminist campaign that I backed got loads of coverage
I've eaten too much junk food recently but my body isn't complaining in any way
xBettyBoopx
06-05-15, 00:19
I have a roof over my head. Fridge and cupboards full of food. Clothes on my back and in my wardrobes. An oven to cook on. A bed to sleep on. A TV to watch. A phone, internet access. Hot and cold running water.
:yesyes:
- my mushroom, cream and green beans concoction turned out alright. And I didn't use a recipe book!
- citalopram seems to really be calming me down
- I live in a left-learning area so I feel politically among friends
- I live close by to people I know as friends, so I feel rooted in the area
- I can afford where I live... and I might even start to get paid soon
jillycoops5
08-05-15, 00:59
for the traffic jam i was in on Monday morning took a different route to Cambridge from Manchester via Snake pass across to Sheffield and was treated to magnificent views.
for my sight so that i can enjoy the bluebells in the woods and all the trees in full blossom.
for my friends asking how i am they don't realise how much that means to me.
for my mobile phone so i can keep in touch with my family when i work away.
for fridays when i can go home when i have worked away from home.
jillycoops5
09-05-15, 14:43
the lovely ladies at the fitstep class I attend on Saturday Mornings
Jasmine the lovely lady who does my nails
My friend Jamie who is going through a tough time but we keep each other going
The fantastic country side I never knew was there as I drove down Snake Pass on Monday Morning
For having days when I feel great like today makes the bad days melt away
I know how to cook some basic meals.
I have a washing machine in this house.
My computer works.
The internet works in this house very well.
My parents have kept the possessions that I left behind. Hopefully one day I will be able to get them back.
I'm grateful that I can afford to eat 3 meals a day.
I'm grateful that so many people are giving me references - I hate to ask.
I'm grateful that I'm held in enough esteem that friends ask me for advice.
I'm grateful that I managed to put on 'I Want To Break Free' to start my day in a cheerful way this morning. It made a great difference.
I'm grateful that I have all my teeth.
I'm grateful that fridges exist. I heard somewhere that before fridges, people had larders but it didn't keep things cold enough, so milk was always a bit off. (Ew!)
I'm grateful I don't live in a country where there are snakes, scorpions and cockroaches coming into the house frequently.
I'm grateful to have this job I have. It's a dream job, even though I'm too depressed to actually feel good about it.
I'm grateful that my little brother and I get to see each other.
I'm grateful that he managed to bring me my paints so I could start painting.
I'm grateful that I live in a country where so much is available for me to buy in the shops.
I'm grateful that I live in a country where most people believe in freedom as a good way to live, and we don't have a dictatorship.
I'm grateful that my doctor is nice and tried to make me feel supported.
I'm grateful that my friends are lovely and patient and kind.
I'm grateful to have found the Cronometer food tracker online - apparently I eat less than I should. Maybe that's why I'm slim. Maybe that's why I'm hungry sometimes too :)
I'm not ill.
I don't have to fit in with other people's needs very much - I can do what I feel like.
I had a great time last night with my friends.
I had a great time introducing new people to activities they hadn't done before.
My skin is so soft and lovely and I appreciate being young.
I'm grateful that I found exercise I like doing: yoga.
I'm grateful that I started doing the Artist's Way.
I'm grateful that someone liked me enough to give me a job.
I'm grateful that my inhibitions are low enough to be myself at my new job... even if I am a bit nervous. Ok, well a lot nervous at times!
I'm grateful to live in a country where we are surrounded by romantic love stories.
- my cough isn't worse than it is
- I have WONDERFUL dresses that reflect different parts of me
- my hair is plait length, just
- my close friend forgives me for being a bit ill and missing some of her birthday
- to my past self: THANK YOU so much for buying me this lovely duvet and pillows. I've had so many good nights' sleep. Thank you.
- I had today off so I could sleep through the whole day.
- I wasn't sick from drinking
- I don't think I fell out with any friends, or cried, despite being so drunk
- I have the balls to stand up to bullies
- I have friends that are happy to stand up against bullies with me
- apparently people consider me a good friend, there through thick and thin.
- I got lucky with my housemates.
- I have some wonderful friends.
- I live in a generation where things are much more equal for women and men.
- Drugs exist to help me with my mind problems.
I brought some liquorice with me.
I get a 'free' dinner.
Today was hard and I didn't understand it all, but I'm not going to fail an exam because I don't understand - there is no bad effect.
I have my job.
I don't have a cold right now. (Super yay!)
yvonne_uk_98
04-06-15, 09:46
5 things I'm grateful for
roof over my head
car to get to a to b
my family
all my friends all over the world and here on nmp too
food on the table
music is wonderful... we don't live like the characters in We Will Rock You the musical
we are allowed to be unwell... the world is not like Gattaka
I am allowed to buy whatever books I want
I have access to an incredible amount of goods and services thanks to the internet
Living in the 21st century is a rich existence. Complex and confusing and sometimes depressing, but never boring.
My friend gave me a spot-on Christmas present this year - an oil burner. It's made my room smell nice on numerous occasions.
My grandma still seems to be mentally there, although she's in a lot of pain with her poor shoulders.
I have a job and an income.
I have a safe home in a neighbourhood that is safe as far as I know.
A serendipitous trip to a supermarket meant that I could buy food that I rarely have access to, so for lunch tomorrow I've got an old favourite kind of bagel with Israeli aubergine spread and kosher turkey and Jewish pickles... I can't wait!
And bonus gratitude number six: I got selected to go on a free trip to Israel with a charity scheme that helps young Jewish people engage with Israel. I will get to learn about the politics and more about the culture, so I can have informed opinions. I'm going in a week and a bit - I haven't been thinking about it, but it's going to be great - food, lovely people, sunshine, the skimpiest clothes that I can ever wear because of the heat. I've been too wrapped up in my job and weird citalopram side effects to feel happy about this, but this week I am going to focus on it and nurture excitement in myself.
- Being with my daughter
- My sister in law helping me out today
- An unexpected lovely message from a friend of my mother's
- For a call from my best friend while she's on hols
- For this post which is such a lovely idea
yvonne_uk_98
17-06-15, 00:14
5 things I'm grateful for
my friends who helped me with my gardening.
my family
all my friends on here nmp
for the people in the dss whom were very helpful.
my laptop that works well.
I am thankful for my weakness,limitation,hard times , without them I wont grow well.
Bellshill one
26-06-15, 22:25
5 Things
My boyfriend
Roof over head
Plenty food and drink
Going on holiday
Joining this group
5 things I'm grateful for
nice housemates
a garden
a lifestyle that I want
a job
good friends
5 things I'm grateful for
- therapy - thank goodness for my therapist
- a job - even though I'm really struggling with it - I have money coming in
- a safe house
- amazing wonderful friends
- my parents are leaving me alone :)
- Being with my daughter
- My friends
- My NMP penpal and my Floxie penpal
- My cat
- The lovely people at my daughter's summer club
And a sixth: for everything I am learning every day
- my lovely housemate
- citalopram
- good colleagues
- a washing machine that works
- clothes that I love
Cheesemonster13
23-07-15, 12:15
My husband who tries to understand what I'm going through.
Living in a safe place.
All the flowers in my garden.
A new book to read.
An unopened packet of biscuits.
A life which I have control over.
The occasional luck that comes my way.
While I do have bad period pain, I don't throw up from the pain like some women do.
I have a manager who isn't putting pressure on me to get better immediately, as some other managers have done in the past.
I'm grateful there are people who are a lot like me in the world. We can relate to each other and help each other through.
- Not living with my mum! Yay!
- access to as much yoghurt as I want
- I don't have a terminal illness! Yay!
- there are some wonderful people in my life
- my bed is really comfy
20 things I'm grateful for
- that I managed to focus my attention in the shower this morning on being grateful today
- for my shoes which my housemate gave me
- for my job
- for being able to wear whatever I want to work
- for my intelligent colleagues
- for us all caring
- for my house
- for my therapist
- the tube strike only kicked in after I needed to get home
- being able to have flowers
- my house is safe
- we don't have mice any more
- I don't have any terminal illnesses
- none of my family has terminal illnesses
- I live in a generation that is much more tolerant of diversity than previous generations - I can be poly and not be judged
- I am seeing a hot couple
- people are interested in me, unexpectedly. It's flattering
- I get to eat whatever I want, whenever I want
- I have control over my own finances
- I am growing more and more free as I come to understand what liberties I can take, and how to assert my right to them. It's great! The world is flexible and unlimited and I am learning how to play with that rather than just sticking to the rules people want to tell me to stick to.
- I'm so grateful that I'm in a place at the moment where I don't feel the pressure to respond to messages from my mother immediately.
- I'm so happy and grateful that I have recognised today some passive aggressive behaviour in someone else, and found a really good comeback which showed me as an assertive, graceful leader.
- Today has been a really good day for my energy levels. I'm grateful to my therapist, citalopram, and all the positive people in my life right now for that.
- Lots of people are interested in the work I'm doing. I'm grateful for their interest. I feel like I've struck gold.
- I'm grateful that I can get free healthcare in this country. What would I do without it?
- My housemate gave me wine and a cigarette! And lit hanging candles in the garden. It was lovely :)
- I manage to rustle stuff up when I cook and it seems to turn out ok. I don't really follow recipes. I'm grateful for the ability and how it turns out.
- I'm grateful for all the money that my family gave me in my early adulthood to help me go to uni and get my career established.
- I'm grateful to live in a country and time where it's acceptable to be bisexual - I don't need to fear the death penalty or imprisonment.
- I'm so lucky to live somewhere where there is good coffee down my road, and fun stuff is happening locally. So grateful!
- Sunshine!
- Friends
- Cards for my birthday, waiting for me
- Generosity, kindness and patience of my lovers
- Lovely housemates
I'm so lucky
The books my therapist lent me
Marzipan and cake mix is available from Sainsbury's near me
Affordable medication
Attention from beautiful people
My new ability to cope with adversity
The thoughtfulness of my colleagues
How quickly we got through work today
No guilt trips from family in my birthday cards
Affection from people at work - they don't know I don't see my family, hugs are important
My prevailing mood of calmness
MyNameIsTerry
14-08-15, 23:05
Happy birthday, lior :birthday1::birthday:
Thanks Terry! It was on the 11th. For some reason I didn't get a birthday thread - even though after last year's no-show for a birthday thread, I made sure my birthday was public. And on Facebook - I'd set it to a private birthday when I set everything to be private in my profile, and then nobody knew it was my birthday, so nobody wished me happy birthday!
So, I'm grateful for:
- not really caring about the quantities of people that wished me happy birthday
- all the people that did remember my birthday - my family and friends
- the thoughtful presents people gave me
- people coming to my birthday party, and having a good time
- people bothering to apologise if they couldn't make it to my birthday party
MyNameIsTerry
17-08-15, 05:09
Ah, thats a shame. Hopefully people will notice on here and you will get a few more yet.
As long as you had a nice birthday, thats all that matters.
Sunflower2
17-08-15, 07:15
Lior, my birthday was also the 11th! I didn't get a thread either but not really sure how or when that works on here...
But, belated happy birthday August birthday buddy!
Birthday twin!!! Happy birthday! I was 26, how old were you?
Sunflower2
17-08-15, 10:21
Thanks! I was 23 :)
Happy birthday :) not a twin twin then! baby twin sister :)
5 things I'm grateful for
- my lovely birthday cards
- my computer works
- I'm getting a phone upgrade and I barely had to do much work for that.
- I have a job
- I don't have serious money troubles
5 things I'm grateful for
- a phone upgrade that was not much effort to orchestrate
- turns of events at work that seem positive
- friendly faces in other departments
- the amount of interest I'm getting from a festival I'm organising
- the help I'm getting to organise this festival
- having a range of friends
- being super confident right now - and it matters more if I like someone than if they like me - so meeting new people feels quite different
- I've posted an entertaining picture on Facebook that is entertaining a lot of people :)
- my phone works and my computer works - it's of utmost frustration when they don't work
- my lovers have shared their google cal with me. So I take that as a sign that they're happy for me to stick around for a while! Yay!
Im grateful
For my Family
For all the blessing my Lord Jesus Christ had been giving me to overcome my anxiety
For NMP and other support group that I'm part off
For my friend that had been a great support thru this journey
For that a have job that with this I can provide my family to have food in our table. :noangel:
I'm grateful for:-
The roof over my head and the food on my plate
My family especially my mum
All you guys at NMP
My 2 best friends
Medication !!!!!!!
5 things i'm greatful for today:
1. having a relatively anxious free day
2. being able to enjoy a fruit smoothy for breakfast
3. some funny Christmas jokes sent to me by email
4. my internet being stable (and not cutting out much)
5. my Christmas lights
5 things I'm grateful for today
- a party host giving me christmas cake to take away on Saturday night. I finished it today. It was a really fab christmas cake!
- having my period. That means my body is doing what it should do. It's doing something healthy. Yay!
- my past self got some wrapping paper for my future self - so now I have fun wrapping paper for Christmas presents. I forgot that I would be giving away presents as and when I see people, but I ended up prepared anyway :)
- getting people for secret santa that I know well - got a better chance of getting them something good
- to be living in a warm friendly welcoming home :)
- to live in a diverse, accepting society
- access to oranges
- time to paint
- lots of love in my life
- I have enough food to eat
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