1. Get out of bed. Ideally, before noon.
2. Take a shower and brush my teeth every day. I have really been sliding back on this. It's something that some depressed people find difficult, believe it or not.
2. Take a shower and brush my teeth every day. I have really been sliding back on this. It's something that some depressed people find difficult, believe it or not.
3. Go to gym at least once. This is the goal my therapist and I set for me.
4. Write this blog. I just started writing, but it is improving my mood already. I would recommend writing a journal to anyone who is dealing with depression. If you're in a manic mood, write a novel. In one sitting.
What are your goals for the week? If you are really depressed, pick one. Write it down. Write it here, if you'd like.
Funny. I wrote a comment in another post about not brushing my teeth, and now I see that it has happened to you as well! Sometimes I think I should make myself a chart with my goals written on them and award myself a star each time I do something that is on the chart. Like I'm a kid again. I desperately need to go to the ymca for exercise pool. It's free to me as a senior citizen. It's 5 miles away. But you would not BELIEVE the creative excuses I can come up with not to go. I have reallly intense sacroiliac pain, and I know the warm water would help. But, involves getting out of my easy chair.
ReplyDeleteI think the star chart is a great idea! I've often thought of starting one myself. Right now, I'm just focusing on getting on a sleep schedule. One thing at a time!
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