Interesting Day

[alfreddy7]

Hello all,

I can say I’ve been good for the past 2 weeks.

My lack of motivation has improved. I force myself to get up and do things now and I feel better everyday.

Although today, I was cutting my grass in my yard on a hot summer day. After, I was so exhausted I had a nice cold beer, I haven’t drank alcohol in about 3-4 months. Which triggered a panic attack. But the alcohol and the tiredness made me so sleepy I just went to bed. Woke up feeling ok not too bad.

Not sure why the beer 🍺 gave me a panic attack maybe for the fact that I didn’t have one for a long time that it just made me think of it too much.

That was my day today. I hope you’re all having a good weekend ❤️

[ziggypiggy]

Nice to hear good news. Sometimes I wish I had my own personal drill Sargeant to wake me up and get my depressed ass moving every day.

[alfreddy7 in reply to ziggypiggy]

Hi Ziggypiggy

Maybe in the future I can call my ROTC Marine DI

To get my butt off the bed lol 😂

[ziggypiggy in reply to alfreddy7]

It makes sense to me. If insurance would pay for it. I bet it would be well worth it.Establish structure, get in shape, take care of yourself and clean. I often think that would be great for me to go through a boot camp every so often. Just follow orders and surrender all choice and and access to unhealthy coping mechanisms.

[Rafiki11 in reply to ziggypiggy]

I need a gentle, quiet drill sergeant. 🤣 No yelling. Mostly encouragement and reminding me of my goals.

[Livelydively]

Glad to hear you are doing well overall. I hope you have a great rest of your weekend.

[Rafiki11]

Great job pushing yourself! It will get easier. These new actions will become habits soon.

[alfreddy7 in reply to Rafiki11]

Hi Rafiki11

How you been?

[Rafiki11 in reply to alfreddy7]

I’ve been good! Some depression symptoms, though.

I’m currently trying to push myself off this couch to get my day started….

I feel like no matter how much sleep I get I never feel refreshed and ready to take on the day.

I’m weaning down on my lexapro (makes me sleepy), taking yoga classes on zoom a few times a week, and trying to add more natural supplements (like probiotics).

[alfreddy7 in reply to Rafiki11]

Sounds like you’re doing good. And I’m happy for you. We both have a hard time getting off bed don’t we? 😅😅😅

I really wanna try yoga as well but I get home tired from work specially since it’s summer and it’s hot out.

I can surely say that my depression is non existent. But rather my anxiety is what is crippling me. But just like you I’ve been doing good too.

I think the lepraxo is what is keeping you from waking up fresh. But since you’re weaning down it should improve.

I know that with age it is also really hard to wake up refreshed.

I’ve been listening to a podcast called “WTF” with Marc Maron.

Been taking magnesium, eating healthy and have a mindset where I tell myself that this is who i will be for the rest of my life, and that not everyday is gonna be peachy. I try to keep my mind in the present.

Those are some things that help me 😊

[Rafiki11 in reply to alfreddy7]

I appreciate you checking on me today. It really lifted my spirits.

I’m considering adding magnesium! I want to try the one with magnesium magnate/citrate/glycinate. Apparently, not all magnesium supplements are the same.

[alfreddy7 in reply to Rafiki11]

Very interesting perhaps I should try it. I’m not taking anything else other than regular magnesium. I’ll start looking for good supplement store

[Rafiki11 in reply to alfreddy7]

I’ve got these in my cart now. Omegas are supposed to be good for mental health.

Supplements

[alfreddy7 in reply to Rafiki11]

I’m looking at the BioEmblem too.I will probably order it today.