Fml. i'm not even functional enough for a day program.

[EveHarrington]

f*ck my life.

I'm not even functional enough for a damn day program.

That's about all I have to say about that.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

Well, what was your biggest issues at the day program? Can you break that down a bit and work on those issues one at a time?

 

[EveHarrington]

Simply getting to the day program.

 

[lostforgottensoul]

Ok, so what's preventing that?

 

[EveHarrington]

Insomnia
Anxiety

 

[lostforgottensoul]

Ok, are there ways we can combat insomnia and anxiety?

Anxiety I know DBT helps that as does things like breathing techniques and metaphors and imagining. I have an app called What's Up which has been a big help with anxiety. JL advised of B2R as well (breath to relax). I have it but have not had a chance to use it. DBT self soothing & distracting can also help.

Will combating anxiety a bit help the insomnia? What seems to be the biggest issue at night that keeps you up?

 

[shimmerz]

I'm not even functional enough for a damn day program.

Totally get it. I am very sorry that this is happening to you right now.

Just wondering how far you can get 'as if' you are going to the program? Can you get up .... as if..... brush your teeth .... as if .... have a shower .... as if..... and maybe see where you get frozen/stuck/resistant?

 

[EveHarrington]

Today I didn't go because I didn't sleep last night. I was walking around so exhausted I felt like I was drunk. Not safe to drive.

 

[Crow]

I get that way a lot these days. I've built Lyft into my budget for several rides a month. Is that doable? Or arrange for public transportation?

 

[EveHarrington]

I get that way a lot these days. I've built Lyft into my budget for several rides a month. Is that...

I live in a rural area so no uber, no Lyft. It would be expensive to rely on cabs given the distance I have to travel.

 

[Crow]

Yeah cabs are out just about everywhere. No public transport in rural areas either unless recognized disabled. Sorry for that. It's a horrible condition for most of our country.

 

[joeylittle]

I live in a rural area so no uber, no Lyft. It would be expensive to rely on cabs given the dista...

Not trying to hammer on this - just a follow up; could you budget for three days of cabs, to see if your tolerance for the program increases after some regular attendance?