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01-02-2018 10:10 PM
01-02-2018 10:10 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Good work researching @Former-Member
IPL is supposed to be permanent, & less painful than electrolysis - that's why it's good, especially with stubborn hair re-growth.
The problem is that it only works on dark-coloured hairs, & leaves the pale ones behind. I also did find it somewhat painful, especially on my face.
Adge
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05-02-2018 10:05 PM
05-02-2018 10:05 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
I need to work on reaching out for support (when I need it) - as a commitment to self-care.
Because when I'm most tired or overwhelmed etc - I tend to go quiet, & keep to myself.
Just when I probably need to connect with people (for support) the most....
I just practiced doing that (asking for support), by phoning Sane Helpline (I got through) for the first time.
Adge
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15-05-2018 08:57 PM
15-05-2018 08:57 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
I just followed-up today on a MH Support Group, that I initially made enquiries about, over 18 months ago.
As it turned out, I wasn't able to attend at that time - because it conflicted with my Psychologist appointment (on a Saturday).
My psych did not seem to support my going to the group (at that time) - now she has changed her tune, & supports the idea....
I intend to go to the support group for the 1st time this Saturday (19th of May).
The group only meets once a month, but it's a start...
Adge
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15-05-2018 09:25 PM
15-05-2018 09:25 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Hope that goes well for you @Adge
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16-05-2018 09:11 AM
16-05-2018 09:11 AM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
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17-05-2018 06:29 PM
17-05-2018 06:29 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Looking forward to hearing how it all goes.
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17-05-2018 09:45 PM
17-05-2018 09:45 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Thanks @Former-Member
It's for greater social interaction, hopefully a shared sense of purpose, & maybe some mutual support.
It maybe mainly Bipolar-focused, which I don't have. I shall see.
I find that with MH groups - if available (there are very few here), I don't fit the criteria they have. So I'm excluded.
That also happened with some grief groups & grief support services, that I wanted to access.
Adge
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19-05-2018 05:32 PM
19-05-2018 05:32 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
Hello @Adge, @Former-Member, @Determined, @Catcakes,
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08-06-2018 05:36 PM
08-06-2018 05:36 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
hello @NikNik, @Adge, @Former-Member, @Determined, @Catcakes
how are you going with self care comittment , my jisaw puzzle is still on the table unfinished
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08-06-2018 05:43 PM
08-06-2018 05:43 PM
Re: Making a commitment to self-care, and keeping it!
@Shaz51@NikNik @Adge @Former-Member @Catcakes
Other than (mostly) sticking to my new diet plan my self care is on hold until I get past these next two assessment items.
(1x report and 1x exam). Will be implementing a few more changes after my exam, this would be a good place to keep track of my progress