General What do you do to recharge for the daily strain?

[FredT]

Every morning I wake up having this feeling of ''aaahhhhhh, alright, one more day to do, feeling drained again.''

So what do you do to give yourself the energy needed to day after day help yourself help your sufferer?

 

[CdnCopper]

I workout first thing in the morning. Its my distraction/addiction since flushing booze and pills a decade ago.

I'll make up my workout the night before as it helps to distract my thoughts to something positive before bed. When I wake up it gives me a goal and a distraction in the morning.

 

[CdnCopper]

Working out first thing gives my energy level a boost for the day. Don't get me wrong, some days it's a real struggle but I know I always feel better so that's also a motivator to do it.

I started doing this about a decade or so ago. I started off with just walking around the block, then two blocks, then adding some exercises when I got home, and it progressed from there.

 

[Snowflakes]

So what do you do to give yourself the energy needed to day after day help yourself help your sufferer?

I went back and read your Introduction to know what you’re going through.

When I first got here someone told me I had to put my oxygen mask first; that is, I couldn’t help my sufferer till I was ok first. I think we try to remember those little hopes and dreams we used to have before they got buried under everyday living and stoke those embers. In my case, I’ve always wanted to be a musician and I love exploring the wilderness. So now I dedicate one hour a day to walking with my favourite music coming through my headset. Both really set a good tone for my day.

Take care of you.

 

[scout86]

So what do you do to give yourself the energy needed to day after day help yourself help your sufferer?

I haven't read your introduction. I have PTSD. I'm not in a relationship, and not likely to be, but your post confirms that's probably for the best. It would really bother me to know I was such a drain on a person I cared about. The only reasonable thing to do would be leave, so they can have their life back.

I don't know your situation. If the person you're involved with brings any good into your life, maybe it would help to spend a few minutes every morning thinking of specific examples? And, if they don't, life is too short to be miserable. You might want to think about getting out.

 

[Sweetpea76]

I take time for myself whenever I can, and I'm sure my vet appreciates the quiet when I do. We spend a lot of time together, but we both enjoy our individual solitude as well.

Since you have kids, check into an occasional daycare, babysitter, or after school program... even if it's just a few hours a week. I'm a single mom, and being on parent duty constantly is a drain too.

 

[Mytime]

Reiki can help with moving some energy that we hold from stress.

 

[OrangeJulius]

Self care self care self care! You gotta ignore your sufferer and do you. When you do you you will be able to do them.

I plan my day and meditate before bed. In the morning I take supplements that I LOVE and honestly put me in a better mood and give me energy. Crossing things off my to do list makes me feel accomplished. And working out gives me endorphins. Sometimes working out it yoga, sometimes its intense cardio and weight training....just depends and my mood and goals for the days. Cooking myself good food also does great things for my mood. And when my mood is good...I am ready to take on whatever my boyfriend has for me.

Take your sufferer out of it... what makes YOU feel good. Do that. You will then be in a better place for your sufferer.