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Day 190 of OU studies

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A day spent painting turned in to day sleeping and putting masking tape down in preparation for painting, painting will commence tomorrow. i paint differently from others, rather than the finishing coat (gloss coat) last i do the finishing coat first as i find it easier to to cut emulsion in to gloss as i do cutting glossin to emulsion.It will do me good to do some chores as i have been struggling with urges to use, thankfully i have not succumb to the urges although the mental anguish has left me with a pounding headache, all in a victorious conqueror can sleep soundel knowing that the devil came knocking and he got knocked the f@ck out.

I have been told that if i want self esteem do esteemable things, i have a feeling i wake up feeling slightly good about myself, although i can not basb in the glory as it will not be long before the devil knocks again and tempts me with urges. I am looking forward to a bit of painting tomorrow as i find it therapeutic and there is the opportunity to complete something that is noticable and say, hey, i did that, these may sound like silly actions, when it comes to battling substance misuse its the little things that make the biggest difference. 

It's not about resurrection Einstein and asking him to come up with a new equation for over complicated and over dramatic issues that lead us to substance misuse, it really is the simple and little things that make it work, sleep right, eat right, exercise, balance of work, pleasure,  market research relapses, put yourself first, recognise and act on triggers, cut ties with toxic people, change your phone number, education, hobbies, seek substance misuse guidance and support and abide by what they say, get support with mental health and abide by what they say, learn how to accept a compliment, focus on the positives that you hold, abandon negative self talk, complete selfless activities, connect with friends, connect with family, connect with nature and connect with yourself, be patient while trust reformes, show gratitude and let go.



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