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How are you taking care of yourself today?

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I am drinking lots of water

I’m cleaning so I am doing something about the anxiety of not having the house clean for Christmas guests

I did strengthening exercises

I am balancing people time and alone time

I am having a phone session with my psychiatrist

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Agora1

Starrlight, I am trying to drink lots of water but not trying hard enough.

Have to do a better job with something so important (doctor's orders)

Thanks for the reminder :) xx

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Starrlight in reply to Agora1

Cheers 🥂

Wow. So much. That's great.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

How are you doing?

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Sweet dear Starrlight, thank you for asking. I wish I had better to say. Let me repeat, I am happy that you are making it through a better period. You deserve it.

Me:

Multiple sedatives to calm down enough to go to bed -- last night at 2 a.m.

Melatonin + drugs = 3 hours (maximum) sleep.

Drag myself out of bed with echoes of all my yesterday's, threats and violence, that play and play in my mind. The needle is stuck in one groove. Lay in bed, take a sedative... to face getting out of bed without a breakdown.

Hear the clock ticking down in my head as the drug wears off, then pop another to make it through another few hours. Waiting for a call-back from my therapist that likely won't happen. Vodka waiting in the wings. Maybe not. Maybe.

This is why I don't visit my friends here more often. I haven't got better to share. But I always read about my friends here, and wish you all so well.

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SmilesLots in reply to Nothing_but_books

Hope tomorrow is better for you.

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Nothing_but_books in reply to SmilesLots

Wonderful screen name. Mine could use more optimism, but...

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

I didn’t know you were struggling the amount that you are. I want to be here for you. Anytime I’ll be here for you. Where are the threats and violence coming from? The past or present? Are you in danger?

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

Hi Starrlight,

Yes. I am in danger. No, it is not new. Very longstanding, but getting much worse over time. I have sought help, but it is nowhere to be found. Apparently there is nothing to be done. I am ashamed to have shared a hopeless situation here. So many here are hurt and struggling. I do not want to be an emotional sinkhole dragging people down. I don't comment for long periods because I have nothing uplifting to say. I hurt. Always. I can't find a way out. Thank you for listening.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

I want to keep listening. I can be here for you. Please if it helps, please share more. Is someone physically emotionally or sexually hurting you or all of them? You feel like you have no out? Things change. Miracles happen

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Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight

I don't know if anything helps. I am not religious, I do not believe in miracles. If you want to listen, please PM me. I am not allowed to PM anyone. It's up to you. You do help, daily, as I observe your strength and talent and determination. I used to think I was brave and talented. It's gone, all gone. I am old, sick, and hopeless. I get scared sometimes that it is stalking, watching someone's posts but not responding. I don't want to think that, but everything is dark.

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Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books

❤️

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SmilesLots

I'm also cleaning. And I'm crocheting which relaxes me.

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Starrlight in reply to SmilesLots

Nice SmileLots I think I’ll put on music while I clean.

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Starrlight in reply to SmilesLots

What are you crocheting?

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SmilesLots in reply to Starrlight

My friend asked me to make him a balaclava for Christmas. It's like a ski mask.

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Starrlight in reply to SmilesLots

Awesome 😎

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Hb2003

Thank you for asking how I’m taking care of myself is by playing with my brother and talking to my mom and laughing with her 😊 i do have a sister who is younger than me but she has lots of homework to do i am also watching funny videos ❤️

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Starrlight in reply to Hb2003

Awesome Hb!

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newbie1956

Great news !

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Starrlight in reply to newbie1956

Thanks

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c-mac

I'm writing an essay about bipolar disorder, getting down some ideas that have been bothering me but never consciously addressed. So far, it's damned gloomy. I can't think of any way to give it a happy ending.

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Starrlight in reply to c-mac

Oh nice! Having hope could be a happy ending or things finally starting to come together. I have bipolar Do you have it?

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c-mac in reply to Starrlight

Yes, I do. There's probably a happy ending, overall, but the problems I write about, ruining people's impressions of you due to mood swings, are not easily solved. I think ultimately ... We'll, I don't know. I haven't solved that problem, yet.

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Starrlight in reply to c-mac

Me either

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Barbie72 in reply to c-mac

Getting thoughts down is a form of Journaling or essay as you say. I just start writing no matter what comes into my head, just keep writing those random thoughts....I found an old journal on my computer and it was an eye opener as to what I no longer feel because of meds.

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c-mac in reply to Barbie72

I've been writing stream-of-conciousness journals off and on for about 23 years, but recently I've been trying to write more organized essays, of even just describing scenes. It's fun on my iPad with my apple pencil. It makes my handwriting look better.

I asked for help 😊

I'm very fiercely independent and stubborn, so I rarely ask for assistance (even when I know I need it). But today, I gave it a try. It worked out well and my body was grateful because I didn't over-exert myself for once.

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That’s huge CJasmin! Good job asking for help! I wish I was more independent like you.

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Thank you! We need to find the balance don't we? Having the confidence/strength to do some things independently, while still being able to ask for assistance when we need it. I'm still learning how to do both 😊

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blueorganic1021

In what ways have I tried taking care of myself recently?

*by letting go of perfectionism

*by lowering expectations I have placed upon myself and others

*by taking time to do something that brings me joy

*by staying connected with family and friends

*by remembering to be patient with myself and others

*by practicing mindfulness and

meditation

*by listening to my favorite music and coloring with my favorite colors

*by journaling my thoughts and feelings not keeping them to myself

*by using tele-health to meet with my therapist weekly

*by wearing my Fitbit to track: sleep, diet, exercise, hydration, heart rate, weight, body temp, oxygen saturation, and more

💙

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Starrlight in reply to blueorganic1021

Amazing! Great job!!! 😊 I’m happy for you that you are able to do all of that.

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kenster1

had physio at 8.30am so being delicate with my body till later.

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Starrlight in reply to kenster1

What’s physio? Physical therapy? What happened?

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kenster1 in reply to Starrlight

yeah physiotherapy just because of long term pain.

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Starrlight in reply to kenster1

Take care. Are you celebrating the coming up holidays?

Keep crushing it starlight depression is no match for you!

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Starrlight in reply to

Awww thanks Pittiedad! How are you doing? Any Christmas plans?

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Barbie72

Sounds like you're doing everything right to me. The water thingy is hard but doable. I fill a large container of water every morning.. I leave it on the kitchen counter where I can see it. A glass everytime I see it throughout the day. Dr. Prescribed this for me b/c I was walking funny and holding onto walls whenever I lost my balance...is working just fine.

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FifLove

Sounds like a good, productive day! Trying with the water myself... Finishing out the school semester with online finals, so I can give my messy house back some attention :)

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misslillie

I am treating myself to a cup of coffee maybe two. I walked the dog and visited with my favorite neighbor. I am checking in with this support group instead of complaining to others who can not do any thing about my problems.

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Starrlight in reply to misslillie

I’m here for the same reason, to be able to have people around who can understand. I’m feeling scared right now,... if the unknown sort of I guess, just a really unsettled

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FearIsALiar

Therapy

Relaxing

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Starrlight in reply to FearIsALiar

Nice!!!

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JustChristie

I love people and have some amazing friends but I hate talking to them when I'm down. They are always kind, but afterwards I feel embarassed that I was so needy. I know they care but secretly I guess my mind thinks if the see me vulnerable they won't see me the same. I am glad I found this site so I can get this out of my head. Thanks to you all🙂

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Starrlight in reply to JustChristie

It’s okay to be vulnerable. Some of the most very beautiful people are the most vulnerable. Blessings to you JustChristie I’m glad you can let feelings out here.

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