[kbrock9146]

Here I am at this horrible job (which is why I have a much better job starting the 1st of March) rewatching Star Trek Deep Space Nine from the very beginning, and, uh, can I just say that I haven’t relocated my love for it yet? Like I remember it coming on, I remember not being put off by the fact that it was on a space station, I remember instantly wanting Bashir to be in every goddamn scene with his awkward, frontier medicine loving ass, and I do remember thinking that it hadn’t hit its stride yet, even then. But boy, these first few episodes have been hard to get through. And I’m not talking the lack of a hi-res redo either.

I’m holding on to the moments I remember that I really love, and I know they will hit their stride soon.

[tinsnip]

Hang in there. Everybody here knows your pain, now, howdy.

[static-warp-bubble]

Weyoun Vs. Shran 

[ladyyatexel]

How do I

like

forgive myself for doing normal things

[ladyyatexel]

Seriously though how do I stop screaming at myself that I’m a terrible person all day everyday

[noctumsolis]

Let’s make a pact: if one of us figures this out we tell the other(s).

[ladyyatexel]

I’m down.

[petralemaitre]

This is what’s helped me:

a) talk therapy (I’m on brain-docs #6 & 7, this is not easy) & mindfulness meditation (ubiquitous, over-hyped, also not easy to do well and consistently)

b) rebalancing brain chemistry with the right anti-depressant/anti-anxiety meds (this took false starts and wrong turns, and they sucked horribly)

c) reducing physical pain through major surgery (…not easy), yoga (ow), medication (!), meditation (more), cat petting, fiction, massage, you name it I’ve done it

Now when the voice yells “I am terrible!” I usually remember to yell back, “Yes, voice, you are!” But it still isn’t easy.

[sunlightfolly]

I do not turn in on myself. I effervesce and overflow.

[onlinecounsellingcollege]

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life.”

— Anne Lamont

[stuff-i-got-in-therapy]

THE ABC’S OF REBT PACKET

Includes the 12 irrational and rational beliefs of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, instructions for identifying activating events, beliefs, and consequences, and a fill-in chart for navigating and breaking self-defeating patterns.

Positive Self Talk: Exercise Edition

[healthoftherecovered]

Preworkout:

• You are going to feel so great today after you workout
• Working out will give you tons of energy all day long
• Think about them muscles gains
• Think about those mental gains
• You’re gonna feel so sexy by the end of your workout
• You’re going to feel on top of the world!
• Think about the end goal!

During workout:

• Look at how much you’re sweating!
• Your body is so happy to be able to move so freely!
• Think of all the muscle you’re gaining!
• Persevere!
• You sexy beast! Another rep!!

After workout:

• If working out were easy, everyone would be fit. We know that’s not the case. That’s what makes it so awesome that you showed up!
• You are so strong and so diligent, coming back every day to work out
• You’re taking control of your life!
• Nice work!
• Another day on track with your goals :)
• Now you don’t have to think about working out until tomorrow!
• Great job body for pounding out those reps!