Feeling Down Today . . .

[EvenStrongerNow]

I'm feeling really down today. I dropped down to a 1/6 dose of the risperdal last night. I have ativan to help with the anxiety, but I'm not feeling anxious. I'm just feeling depressed. I'm sure this is a part of the withdrawal. I ate a couple of eggs and some toast and a granola bar at least.

I have to find the motivation to finish my homework because it's due tonight. I have most of it done. I just have to write a couple more paragraphs and then type out everything else I wrote down in my notebook. I could barely talk on the phone to people because they sound like they are in such a great mood and I'm not. Not that it irritated me or anything. I just felt like I couldn't hear anything they were saying.

I already went on one walk earlier and sat in the sun on the patio while I ate. Any other suggestions on how I can pull out of this? Or should I just try to take it easy on myself? Oi.

 

[littlelostchild]

I have down days too. If I really have to get something done, I try to break it into manageable bits with little treats after each. For example, if you do a paragraph, you can do an activity you like. Or do the work in a place that will make it easier for you. I have a friend who prefers to work at a coffee shop while drinking a latte. That's not for me, but it works for her.

It is much harder to get things done when I am feeling really down. Sometimes a scented candle perks me up a little, or a warm shower. What perks you up?

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I have found that by meeting my own needs and wants it helps me so much. Many years ago, I did not know what I needed or wanted. I am also learning how to reach out to safe people now more and more. I wish you the best and remember the good days will be more and more as you heal and recover.

But when I was really down and out, I canceled the to do list and had a pajama day, watching good movies and eating comfort foods.

Hugs.