Milestones or Steps Completed! Share and Celebrate Here :)

I just reached level 25 and I've learned that just because you're not a listener doesn't mean you can't help someone!

Ive reached step 150! To celebrate i dyed my hair black...bit much? Am i taking this too seriously?

I have bipolar 2, GAD and Social Anxiety. I get very nervous having to ask things of other people, especially strangers. Yesterday was my birthday and I received an email saying that I got 2 free NARS lipsticks from sephora and I am OBSESSED with lipstick let alone a brand I could never afford like NARS. I wanted it so bad but going up to the clerk to tell her it was my birthday and I wanted to redeem my lipsticks was almost impossible. Walking towards the store I felt the giant, heavy monster I call anxiety sit right on my chest and suffocate me. Nausea kicked in and I started shaking my fingers. I had to take a few deep breaths and then I put on a fake smile and forced myself to the front. I was completely awkward and studdered once while I spoke but the clerk didn't think twice about it. She smiled and said of course and happy birthday and gave me my lipsticks. I felt so relieved and excited about my lipsticks the anxiety instantly vanished. My body felt exhausted but I was so proud of myself! Another milestone I overcame in the last two days was I went to the gym and squatted 110 pounds! I am trying to consistently go to the gym more often and create healthier habits! I used to go the the gym 2 or 3 times a week but I would like to increase it to 4 times!

I am still very new to this experience, but I am overwhelmed by having found a place so full of understanding, compassion and motivation. This feels better than I imagined possible when I signed in and I'm looking very forward to future conversations.
Thank you all for being here and making this possible!

I feel better today... who's with me? :D i'm going to have a nice cup of tea... mint tea... who knows? Maybe 7 ;) Stay positive, people.... i'm not a listener yet but i'm on my way... we'll talk in no time...

I had a very hard time this week and I learned that there are so many people here who will support and uplift you when you need it most. Without them I wouldn't be at level 200 right now, but they make coming here a great thing.

It's great to be able to sign on at any time and get support. Especially when feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Lots of the listeners have been very kind. Thank you one and all!

I learnt that it's okay and normal to feel down after a breakup and to let things go. I also learnt to drop certain people if they treat you right because I deserve better. But I still need to work out how not to feel left out so much... :)

sometimes opening up is better for you even if you don't think it will be because somewhere out there someone cares about you.

I've leanred I'm not alone and can talk to someone about eating disorders