So with winter here my depression and anxiety were rearing their ugly heads, So I started doing what I use to do to keep myself focused . I started making lists again of things I need to do things I have been putting off for what seems like forever lol and its been helping a lot. Since I have a nice long list I have started doing at least one or two things a day and then crossing them off the list. While most things are little I feel a sense of accomplishment and it keeps my brain busy so I can kick the depression and anxiety to the curb for awhile. Then when I get those things done out I go with my dog Ireland aka Bug. Since we are both old ladies lol I have kept the walks to eight blocks just getting out feels good even when we have like today a morning high of 9 another accomplishment cause usually with those temps I am hiding under the covers lol. So what are all of you trying to do each day to keep your depression and anxiety at bay?
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Greetings Amysmom! In my layperson's opinion, sounds like SAD to me, a disturbance that many, many suffer from, that is not a psychiatric disturbance per se, but rather a function of our circadian clocks and and seasonal changes in light. Has your psychiatrist made an official diagnosis and suggested options? Of course, I don't if you are seeing a psychiatrist,but I think it would have to be one with a very strong scientific background, as opposed to say a Marriage and Family Counselor, who wound need to evaluate that.
I think your idea of lists is great! Otherwise it's just chaos and confusion and one wonders: Where to start?? But with a list you can see what you're working with and then you can prioritize: What needs the most attention? What is disturbing me the most? And you can also decide: What on my list do I actually stand a good chance of solving and which not? That kind of tells you where to start and whether you need outside help because a particular problem is too difficult to solve on your own. Hope this helps. Come back here anytime and I will be happy to chat.
What you are doing is what i do too. Ive had depression and anxiety for many years and winter always makes it worse. Right now the tp of my list is cleaning behind my kitchen appliances. Yuck 🤣🤣🤣🤣. My journal gets a real workout too. I try to get out of the house a little more too.
Hi, yep ewwwww cleaning behind the appliances lol makes you wonder how in the world can it get so icky back that lol. I had made lists for yrs then a few yrs back I just stopped not sure why but I am finding it helpful once again. Snowing here right now so waiting for it to stop so I can get outside with my dog and get in my morning walk. Have a great day and don't work to hard behind those appliances lol.
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing! Having a rhythm or routine does seem to help. The days with no plans are the worst and then on the days I have plans I seem to remember all the things I should have done on the free day. Why is that? Making my list!
Glad you liked my idea and yes the days with no plans or motivation are the worst , when I do that I just sit and veg in front of the tv and then feel bad cause I know I should be doing stuff rise and repeat lol. Glad your making a list it feels good to check off the things I have done reminds me I have accomplished something no matter how small it is. Good luck to you with your list let me know how it goes for you. 🙂
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