07-21-2015, 04:34 PM
Thanks for the support guys!
Days 1 through 8 of Stage 2.
Days 1 through 8 of Stage 2.
- Decided to stop coffee for some reason, although it makes me feel really good about myself, for about an hour, when I have it. I usually have 2 in the morning. Stopped it cold turkey.
- Realized that the time I spend on facebook is way less. I used to log in once or twice a day. Now, if I remember, I log in twice a week, if that. I think this has been going on since Stage 1, but I just paid attention to it.
- Started taking care of my dental hygiene. I used to be too lazy about it. I probably used to brush my teeth once a week or so, although I've spent tones of money fixing them... Now I'm forcing myself to do it in full force -- as in brushing, flossing, and doing mouthwash -- until it becomes a habit!
- In terms of resistance. This has been huge. I haven't read too many journals with people having resistance at this stage, but it's there and it's really strong for me. It actually might be unrelated, as I stopped coffee and I'm having a tough time making progress at work right now, but I've been in the same situations previously and it wasn't even close to this. So, the first 2 days were as usual, as if I hadn't even changed stages. A mild 5 second headache from time to time, sometimes in the center of my head, sometimes around the third eye, but that was that. Afterwards, it was an intense sadness/depression. The third day, as I left work and was on my way to the gym, I started crying in the middle of the street for no reason... Luckily the gym session changed my mood completely. Now it's better, but I can feel it still there. I'm sure I'll be okay in the next few days
- Dreams have involved people I haven't seen in ages, like high school friends and teachers. That was a good decade ago.
- Some painful memories are popping up at random. Sometimes during the day, but mostly when I'm in bed and about to fall asleep.
- I think this is it. Starting to develop 3 nice habits and some resistance. I think it's already pretty beneficial!
INFJ