This one has spent the majority of the day asleep. Sometimes I wish I could be a cat!
I have spent the day finishing off my admin jobs from yesterday, procrastinating a lot, and cleaning half the house. I then went for a run so I've completed the first week of couch to 5k - yay! I also had a follow-up call from the ward. It made me really miss people who 'get it', but the nurse I spoke to is someone I know well and she said that it sounds like I'm putting everything into practice and doing really well so that was reassuring.
I feel frustrated because I used to be able to do so much more. Even the week before I was admitted, and in between general admissions, I remember cleaning my house. But today? Today I barely had the energy to do half.
I'm trying to remember that I'm probably not remembering it quite right. I'm trying to remember that I probably couldn't clean my house particularly well. I'm trying to remember that just over 6 months ago I was incredibly unwell both physically and mentally, and wasn't even allowed to walk.
I've come a long way but my body still has a lot of healing to do. I'm trying to be kind to myself, to listen to my body, and to respond to how I'm feeling both emotionally and physically.
My mother gets concerned about the number of hours her cat sleeps - I try to tell her it's normal - just what cats do! Sweet capture. And follow your own advice - be kind to yourself - it's the best thing you can do ♥
I've never had a cat so I'm not an expert on how much they sleep, but one thing I do know is that even if you clean the entire house today- dust will appear somewhere tomorrow, dishes will need to be washed and soap in the bottom of the tub will stick until it's time to clean it again. But you may not always have the time to enjoy the sun and fresh air while you run or talk to a friend so don't worry about the cleaning and cuddle your kitty and spend time with people- those are the things that matter and are the most meaningful.
You're the couch to 5k, great! I need to get fit myself and have just started (just one run, which was more of a walk actually and my body was like 'What are you doing?!!'). Do you know the app Strava? A lot of runners use it to document their runs.
@pyrrhula True!
@linnypinny I always try to be kind to myself!
@olivetreeann HAha very true
@kjarn it's a neverending job!
@hellie Nah it takes 9 weeks lol
@overalvandaan Ooo I'll have to look it up, thank you!