I am a People Pleaser. I probably have been since a very young age. Being a People Pleaser sounds a lovely way to be. It can be very rewarding helping others. Seeing your action having a positive effect on others. But, it is a big BUT, for a People Pleaser it tends to be atContinueContinue reading “I am a People Pleaser”
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Day 11 – Is there anything you do that helps keep you grounded? 31 Day Challenge
Several things keep me grounded. Some I do on a regular basis. Some are more seldom. Popping up from time to time to keep me in touch with who I am. The first and most regular I would suggest is physical exercise. Anyone who knows me sees that in or through exercise I find aContinueContinue reading “Day 11 – Is there anything you do that helps keep you grounded? 31 Day Challenge”
Day 10 – What kind of impulsive decisions have you made? 31 Day Challenge
It has been a while since I’ve made truly impulsive decisions. Anyone who knows me at all knows that I tend to make very well informed decisions.. Often taking too long to deliberate. Weighing up all the possibilities, even for decisions that really do not need that much thought or deserve it. With my lifeContinueContinue reading “Day 10 – What kind of impulsive decisions have you made? 31 Day Challenge”
Day 9 – Do you get mood swings? 31 Day Challenge
Not anymore. Since being prescribed anti-depressants my feelings tend to be pretty level. More what I guess most people would describe as normal. I am able to cope with an awful lot without finding things overwhelming. Before I started on the course of anti-depressants I guess I was prone to mood swings. When faced withContinueContinue reading “Day 9 – Do you get mood swings? 31 Day Challenge “
Day 8 – Do you have any other diagnoses? Which ones ? 31 Day Challenge
Another easy to answer topic today. Thankfully I am blessed with general good health so no, I do not have any other diagnoses. Thinking about it that is not bad going being in my late thirties. Other than my fight with depression I haven’t had to face any other battles health wise. Especially considering theContinueContinue reading “Day 8 – Do you have any other diagnoses? Which ones ? 31 Day Challenge “
Day 7 – Have you ever dissociated? If so, how often? 31 Day Challenge
As someone who is quite a relaxed laid back character I tend not to dissociate with people. Generally giving people the benefit of the doubt. Hence, there have been very few dissociations for me. The only one I can really think of was a person who knowingly lied and deceived in order to gain anContinueContinue reading “Day 7 – Have you ever dissociated? If so, how often? 31 Day Challenge “
Reworking Joseph 