Not Coping

[tyme]

Increase in SI works with ACT because ACT focuses on accepting thoughts and emotions as they come and giving them the due weight. That is, they are only just thoughts and emotions - nothing more, nothing less @Birdofparadise8 .

However, you need a therapist that is comfortable in using that approach because it is a newer approach compared to others.

[Birdofparadise8]

I have been able to process my SI and realise it's an irrational thought. I still am scared they could get worse, but with my new med increase, I hope it will decrease them. 

I have tried my best to see them as just thoughts. 

@tyme 

So I could say that's a step in the right direction, don't you think?

[tyme]

Yes, You are taking many steps in the right direction. @Birdofparadise8  Just keep going. It doesn't happen overnight.

[Birdofparadise8]

Yeah @tyme 

I'm going to the movies on Wednesday with the guy I've been talking to. 

[tyme]

Nice. That's a good change @Birdofparadise8 

[Birdofparadise8]

Yeah, and then we will look around the shops and come back here @tyme 

Both my roommates aren't here, so that's good. I like the quite here, but then I don't at the same time. 

[tyme]

All the best with it 🙂 @Birdofparadise8 

[Birdofparadise8]

Thank you @tyme 

Are you doing anything over the weekend?

Have you finished your course?

[tyme]

Awwww... my poor course. I was at a standstill since going away... I'm so sad because I set myself to the end of Feb to finish it... @Birdofparadise8 . I can if I put in all my time and effort, but I've got too much to do now. What a shame. 

I think it'll be hot on the weekend so I'll be in the pool on Sunday. Otherwise I'm not sure what I'll be doing.

[tyme]

I'd better hop off. I'll see you over the weekend. G'night @Birdofparadise8 . Enjoy your wkend