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[WyoNurse]

My therapist has me on short term disability for PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.....first assignment is to DO NOTHING for the next 4 weeks. I spent the majority of the day sleeping and hanging out w the dogs and I feel completely worthless!!! How do I avoid this??!!!

[jkl5500]

I don't understand the instruction to "do nothing" for 4 weeks. I assume he / she meant to get your mind off of work for 4 weeks. You still need some structure in your life to have a sense of purpose.

Are there any good books you want to read? Any small odd jobs around the house? Make a schedule for your day. Write it down. Get up at a certain time, go for a walk at a certain time, do some things around the house next, etc.

[WyoNurse]

She said I’ve spent so much time “fixing” everything for everyone playing the superhero that I need to just not do anything.....I suppose in context, I need to DO ME!! Take time for me, but I don’t even know what that consists of. I started a book that I read when I fly every week but other than that one thing........I’m at a loss

[jkl5500 in reply to WyoNurse]

Have you ever heard of a "sensory deprivation tank"? People go in there, and they can't see or hear, and can't feel much of anything because they're floating in water. Eventually, they start hallucinating, because the brain isn't designed to "do nothing".

So okay, don't be a superhero for everybody. But you must do something fun and interesting for yourself. If it's constructive, so much the better.

[hypercat54]

Hi by realising that your sense of self worth shouldn't be solely tied up with looking after everyone else! It is time for you to take care of your own needs which it sounds like you have neglected which is why you are in this state. Looking after yourself isn't a worthless activity but the reverse so learn to take yourself and needs seriously. x

[WyoNurse]

I love taking pictures. I have a nice camera and enjoy that immensely. I think if I start trying to plan the day as you suggest, I will be ok.

[JAYnLA]

I picked up a couple of hobbies - knitting and making candles. When I really have nothing to do I can always turn to those activities. Go hobby shopping!

[Hidden]

Imagines with my happy childhood play in front of my eyes. When time passed and I grew up I was more and more unhappy, with physical manifestation of depression and anxiety. Today I'm lost in this life, feeling that I missed my purpose somewhere in the road of life. Many of you said that we should concentrate on present not on past but the past is the one which define us and in present we have nothing to like, to love, to enjoy.

[Dolphin14]

Can I suggest a book called co dependence no more

melody beattie

It's some knowledge about spend time care for others and not ourselves.

[Hidden]

I hope you have managed to take time for yourself.

Good wishes to you x