The positive post thread

[Kahlia1981]

I have been noticing for some time now that we all get caught up in all the negative things in life; especially here in Vets, even though there are moments in 'our lives' which are really positive. I thought that starting a thread where every single member of Vets could post any positive things in their life and see what others have posted, maybe even realise that your life still does have some positives even when you are at your worst.

When I say positives I don't just mean major events and I realise that there can be a large difference between some people's positive events, situations, life events. For someone the positive might be that they made it through the day, whilst for someone else it is making it through an hour and someone else's is making it through 5 minutes. Someone's positive might simply be that they are alive. Some people might be able to make a list of the positives they have found in their lives whilst others may only find one or two but it doesn't matter, just finding a positive when it seems like your world is crashing down or the darkness is everywhere is no mean feat and is something that should you should be proud of.

My hope is that all Vets can contribute to this thread, and be able to use it when they are struggling to remind themselves that no matter how dark their situation is there is some light.

[Kahlia1981]

1. My step-daughter is visiting until April 9th
2. I have just submitted my first assignment for my subject this semester - 11 days early
3. I have my two wonderful puppies
4. I have gotten to see the niece and nephew that I rarely see several times over the last few days
5. My parents have been very helpful, especially when my husband and step-daughter were on Magnetic island for two days
6. Despite everything what could have been two falls, one in which I would have hit my head, were stopped by the handle of my wheelie walker
7. Surprisingly my brother came over, less surprisingly it was because he wanted something, but when we explained my situation and why I was in a wheelchair he fully agreed, with all his medical experience, that we were taking the right approach

[CaiteeBug]

Positive Post for today- I did some adulting today. I went out and paid my bills and treated myself to some breakfast.

[Doikers]

It's April the 1st and no-one played any stupid pranks on me.

[Kathryn_Anna]

1- my son didn't freak out when we went out in the train earlier. This is huge. It was sprinkling but to him it's as if it's a downpour.

2- I haven't done much today but the past two days I was awesome at adulting. I vacuumed for the first time in too long and cleaned off my desk.

[Kahlia1981]

For today I am struggling a bit so hopefully this will help me.

1. My GP is organising the bits he needs for the referral for my spinal surgery

2. My father-in-law has been really good and has told me how to best get the public system to fully pay for my flights

3. When going to see the doctor today we found a disability park which meant that we had a longer "walk" but we didn't have to pay for parking and had no time limit

4. I e-mailed my psychiatrist last night and he responded today and offered an appointment on Tuesday which I just have to confirm on Monday

5. Because we didn't want to take Hayley with us to an inpatient psychiatric unit because both of us needed to go in to see the doctor so she would have been sitting in the waiting room alone we asked my sister if she could possibly look after her and she agreed

[Eir]

1- Despite massive urges I still haven't hurt myself, it's been a couple of months I think.
2- My baby girl was snuggly yesterday when I got home. So she must miss me when I'm gone. Same goes for the dog.

[Kahlia1981]

Whilst trying to get the details of both the hospital where I want my spinal surgery and the doctor I want to lead the team that does the surgery I went onto the hospital's website and found, to my surprise, that they actually had a link on the main page saying "refer your patient". After clicking that there is a number for the doctor to call which organises referrals and the like and a couple of other links. Following one enabled me to find the appropriate specialist who had also been recommended to me and his clinic details. The other gives heaps of information for GP's. Tomorrow I'm taking screenshots and preparing to fax it to the doctors surgery addressed to my GP so he can make the phone call and get the process started. One step closer to possibly walking again.

[furby]

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[Drewbles]

I didn't think I would get out of bed today but then I went for a long peaceful walk somewhere i'd never been before, and I took some pictures and felt a little better.

[Kahlia1981]

I managed to get out and about today, albeit to the supermarket. Even with all the people I didn't freak out and, since I am in the wheelchair, most people really gave way out of their own volition but the rest moved when I asked to get past. Just asking people to move can be really difficult for me since I'm terrified of people.

[Doikers]

Despite not wanting to even get out of bed I have already put out my recycling boxes.

[Kahlia1981]

This morning I went to a singing group that I am part of and took my step-daughter along. She had a good time and I had a, relatively, small number of people asking why I was in a wheelchair.

I got to spend a little time with my parents before they leave to go help clean out my dad's mother's house so the property can be sold.

My husband cooked a really nice Cantonese rice dish and it was really nice.

Before today/tomorrow is out we will be on free medication scripts for the rest of the year. Thank you Safety Net.

Today I was up at 06:30 and didn't have a cigarette until 12:50. :-)

I learned that I can get the wheelchair in and out of the unit all by myself today which means that I'm not stuck either inside the unit or outside the unit. Having said that, I took myself out once and, knowing that I was on a downward slope, I intended to put myself purely on my back wheel and do a wheelie because my step-daughter was watching. When I saw the look on her face, sheer terror, and realised that the jumpier of our dogs had started vibrating I stopped - all the time in perfect control by the way. Obviously I gave them a huge fright but I was laughing my head off.

My husband taught my step-daughter how to do dishes because she claimed that she doesn't do them because she is crap at doing them and her mother has to redo them every time. The dishes she did here after her father stood and helped her how to best do them are perfectly fine to be put away for another use.

Wow, I really thought that I had only one positive, total.

[Doikers]

I survived my Social Worker meeting without having to take PRN.

[Drewbles]

I slept a full uninterrupted 6 hours last night.

I got through my shift at work today.

I have memory problems sometimes, which is why this happened in the first place but last night I found $300.00 in my room that I'd stowed away for a college payment and forgot about. I thought i was going to be short on it and I was freaking out and then I found it.

Someone gave me copies of the harry potter audio books so I can enjoy them even though I can't read books properly now. I've been playing them a few chapters at a time before bed and it seems to help.

I was really worried about losing a friend recently and they seem to be doing a lot better now and we've been spending extra time together and it feels really nice and I'm lucky to have someone I love that much.

[Drewbles]

I have the next 2 days off work.

My best friend loves me still.

I still have talents even though doing things is hard right now. I keep thinking I don't when I'm feeling bad but right now I'm acknowledging that they're still there somewhere.

This Saturday is the open house at my college and I'm being proactive and asking about disability accomodations so I can ask for the right documents at my doctors appointment this month.

[Doikers]

I had Lunch with my mum and start moving back where I'm from.

[Kahlia1981]

We actually made it to my early meeting with my psychiatrist despite me not sleeping at all the night before, having a massive struggle to wake my step-daughter and husband, having to take my step-daughter to my sister's place so she didn't have to sit alone in the waiting room - let alone of a psychiatric unit, stopping on the way to refuel the car and drop scripts in and finally the very long drive to the hospital.

My appointment went really well and he spoke with us both about the pros and cons of lorazidone - a new antipsychotic that we're considering for both me and my husband because it works like quetiapine but without the side effects like weight gain, lethargy etc and has been showed to have a positive effect on patients with bipolar disorder, particularly if the patient has both - and the brand new range of antipsychotics coming out that are based on a completely different idea.

After we got home my husband let me sleep for a number of hours.

We went to do grocery shopping with my step-daughter pushing my wheelchair and we had a great time. For a change most people either got out of our way or made room.

I was able to ask the butcher for assistance each times they were really helpful and friendly.

I'm up nice and early again this morning.

[Kahlia1981]

We got all the laundry done and only have a couple of loads to put away.

I was able to do the dishes even though it meant standing or rather leaning on the bench.

A referral has been sent through to a spinal surgeon.

My dogs are acting really cute and protectively surrounding me.

I managed to manoeuvre my wheelchair in and out of the unit and, as a bonus, didn't hit my either of my dogs.

[Doikers]

I got through today without killing people.

[Drewbles]

I think I got the issues with my new cell phone straightened out.

I realized that if I RSVP to my college open house I get a goody bag when I get there as well as a copy of the scheduled events. I found one about financial aid that's happening early on in the day which I would have not been able to go to if I hadn't seen the schedule.

My cat curled up with me this afternoon and fell asleep next to me snoring.

I am a strong person and I will be successful despite my challenges. I am just as worthy of love and nice things as I would be without my challenges. I can say that today.

[Kathryn_Anna]

I have mint chocolate chip ice cream to devour later!

[Kahlia1981]

I have been able to self-propell around our unit which included going in and out onto our patio which is quite a difficult manoeuvre.

Even though it was really hard I managed to put the laundry away, though I had to move pretty much every single thing my step-daughter owns.

Not counting the fact that we don't know how to pay for it, I have an appointment with a spinal surgeon in Brisbane on the 15th.

Because I can attend a tutorial on Tuesday morning before the lecture instead of my normal one on Friday the appointment doesn't affect my studies.

My parents will be home to look after our puppies on the 14th which means that we don't have to stress about them being cared for or putting them into a kennel.

[Eir]

I told a friend about my difficulties.
I'm having a good shift, and I'll see my daughter tonight.
I've hit the point where I'm looking forward to changing wings.
I ate cheesecake for dinner.

[Drewbles]

I got accepted into residence for college.

Whether that's the right place for me I don't really know yet but it does mean I'll be moving to a safe new place and getting out of a bad situation.

People care about me.

I washed my hair today and it's very nice and soft.

I called in sick to work and nobody from there called me angrily or anything. I didn't feel as guilty as usual and I got a lot of much needed rest.

I'm a little excited about college now honestly. It's been put off several years and I was starting to think I'd never be able to go. I hope it's the life changing experience I need.

[Kahlia1981]

I'm still alive

My appointment with the surgeon is less than a week away

I'm getting closer to, hopefully, getting out of the wheelchair and walking, just like I was nine weeks ago...

[Kathryn_Anna]

I have coffee this morning.

I paid bills and still have enough money left to get me new shoes. I don't normally spend money on shoes for me but they have holes in them so I think it's time for new ones.

It's raining. Might be the lazy side of me who is happy but either way it means I don't have to water the garden!

[Eir]

I came close to hurting myself, but a resident needed a chat and I didn't end up doing anything.
I discovered my personality type and stuff makes more sense now

[Doikers]

I went to my new , yet old GP in this town for the first time in about 6 years on only 1 Anxiety Pill today.

[Eir]

I had a wonderful shift. Wonderful co worker who I haven't worked with in ages, everything went smoothly. And we had a bit of a giggle with the hallucinating blind man. He knows he hallucinates, it's one of those 'you had to be there' things.

[Doikers]

I had a Health check and Lithium level test today.

[CaiteeBug]

Today has been okay! Just waiting for the fiance to pick me up to do some research then going to shoot our monthly local access paranormal tv show.

[Doikers]

My Nephew turns 3 in 2 Days :)

[Kathryn_Anna]

I'm alive. And I had coffee.

[Doikers]

I saw a Nuthatch.

[Kathryn_Anna]

All my laundry is clean. For a family of 5 that's amazing. (Now to put it all away...)

[Margo]

I'm a year free

[Doikers]

Yey , Well Done Margo !

I got up at 10.31am

[Kathryn_Anna]

Well done Margo!!

I'm somewhat functioning this morning thanks to coffee and hubby's help.

[Kahlia1981]

I managed to finish my second assignment (not including typing it up) in 3 hours yesterday.

Today I managed to solve a mathematical question this morning which eluded me yesterday.

I have coffee.

[Eir]

Coffee.
My wing,
Nearly finished final assignment for the semester.
Only 2 exams

[Kahlia1981]

Managed to make phone calls
My dogs
I'm alive

[Doikers]

I managed to pull myself out of bed and go down town.

[Margo]

I saw a Nuthatch.


I saw a chicken hatch once but never a nut! Is a baby nut called a nutling or a nutlet?

[Doikers]

A Chickling?

[Kahlia1981]

I got out of bed - at all but also by myself

I watched this week's uni lecture

I left the house

I'm alive

My husband is supportive

We haven't had to deal with a spider (arachnid) is ~24 hours

Coffee and tea

[Doikers]

I get to Skype with my Beloved later .

[Kahlia1981]

Very happy for both of you Mark

I finally got a name for my spinal problems.

I'm out of hospital.

My dogs

[Kahlia1981]

I have friends who care about me, at least I think I do
TV shows like "You're skitting me" or "Whose line is it anyway?"
I have multiple jumpers
I'm going to dye my hair purple and get a nose piercing
The replacement wheelchair I'm getting rocks!!

[Eir]

Fantastic news about the wheelchair Kahlia!

I get to be warm for my placement, 6 weeks when it's coldest at home.
My placement is in paediatrics
I've organised getting up to To my placement -a road trip with mum.
I'm surviving residential.
I didn't wake up tired for the first time this week.
And I finished my exams

[Kahlia1981]

I received 100% on my second assignment giving me 95% in the on course work
I'm one signature away from lodging my application for the special forearm walker
We received a quote for the rails in the bathroom and front door ramp
We don't have to pay the bill because the government is going to
Rehabilitation begins in August ... unless surgery or something occurs

[Eir]

I passed my final OSCE. No more anxiety inducing practical skills tests.

[Margo]

I passed my final OSCE. No more anxiety inducing practical skills tests.

That's amazing. WELL DONE! Go you!

[Amberita]

I saw a chicken hatch once but never a nut! Is a baby nut called a nutling or a nutlet?

:laugh:

[Doikers]

Despite have No Motivation whatsoever I Just took a Much Needed Shower.

[Kahlia1981]

I was dressed before 10:00 this morning.
The paperwork for my new wheelchair has definitely been submitted.
My dogs are sensing my mood drop and trying to get as close to me as possible.
I managed to buy my textbook for the upcoming semester out of my book bursary.

[Eir]

I passed my subjects for last semester

[Kahlia1981]

Congratulations Annie.

- I'm tackling two subjects this semester.
- This afternoon I printed off all the required documentation, filled in almost all the paperwork and wrote drafts of my two scholarship applications.
- One of my textbooks arrived today.

[Kahlia1981]

1. My first assignment for programming was submitted
2. I completed the online quiz for business
3. It's week four and I'm still pretty much up to date with my uni work
4. My OT called to tell me that my wheelchair application has been approved
5. I'm meeting someone new tomorrow
6. We've reconnected with an old friend
7. Pokemon Go // anyone still actually reading this??

[Kahlia1981]

- my dogs seem to love me
- my specialist appointment is getting nearer

[Doikers]

I'm in Love , even thought it hurts.

[Kahlia1981]

1. Yesterday was my 8 year SI free anniversary
2. I submitted my first assignment for my business subject on time
3. My wheelchair approval has been confirmed... just
4. Our bills are paid

[Eir]

I got the grad position.
I have 2 quizzes, an essay, an exam and a week of res school and then I'm done with uni.

[Margo]

Well done you two. Annie that's amazing! You rock!

[Kahlia1981]

1. I've finished my last assignment, which is due on October 10th
2. I'm still alive
3. I was awarded both of the bursaries/scholarships I applied for
4. Hubby and I get a night to ourselves, which we haven't said since my step-daughter came up on September 15th and won't get again until October 2nd
5. I was able to help a friend who is fighting a (long and nasty) battle for custody
6. I got to make jewellery with my step-daughter and friend's daughter

[Kahlia1981]

1. I am still alive
2. I have my textbooks for this semester
3. I've already read the chapter for communication & scholarship
4. I've already read the first chapter for business
5. My NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) paperwork arrived today

[Shy_Bambi]

1 - I took a selfie with one of my cats and even though I hate myself, I really liked the picture :3
2 - I'm listening to music which is making me smile lots.
3 - I was messaging someone who helps me to feel better earlier.
4 - I've come back here after a couple years away and it feels good to be back.

[Eir]

I got my uni results, and I passed with a credit average! I am now done with uni until I go nuts and decide to do another degree!

[Eir]

I am a registered nurse now.
I made a request for an appointment for my counsellor.
I'm currently on permanent nights which means more money.

[Margo]

I am a registered nurse now.
I made a request for an appointment for my counsellor.
I'm currently on permanent nights which means more money.

Not bad for a loon ;). Well done sweetheart!

[Sketchy]

Well done Eir.

[Kahlia1981]

Congratulations Annie on your RN. You go girl!