Coping techniques

[changeyourstars8]

I'm going to be doubling up on my dosage of antidepressants next month.

Also working on something I used to do in middle/high school, and listen to some music every morning before the day really starts. That helps center my brain more than spoken-word style meditations.

I think it wouldn't be so bad if I didn't obsess. I see one bad news story or something and then my mind hones in on it for the rest of the day and starts in with, "See how much this sucks? That's life. All of it sucks, everything you do is pointless, you're pointless" and on and on. Annoying brain.

Starting to go to story hour every week with the kids. Thinking about joining the local Mothers of Preschoolers group. Everything seems exacerbated by winter-- can't go to the park with Kaylee because Ian's so small; can't just head out to the backyard for a change of scenery.

I'm getting a lot more comfortable with driving, so that helps a lot. My sense of direction is still horrible, but as long as I stay in town that isn't a problem. :-)

The depression is just a fluid thing. If I figure out how to deal with one aspect, it'll find another trigger. Staying on top of it is exhausting, but I'm definitely handling it better than I once was (for one thing, I admit that I have it now. That's an improvement. . .)

Tomorrow, in keeping with my 'focus on the positive' coping strategy, I will post something funny. Or maybe a baby animal or three. ;-)

Comments

[that-evening.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Brains can be so hard to deal with, can't they? Mine does the same thing. I get one little torture device put away, it makes another. But knowing we are not alone is the most important thing.

[lassarina]

I occasionally have ridiculous episodes of "omg everything sucks" upon reading the news, although not as badly as you are :(

Hugs and good thoughts from this corner, for what they're worth. I hope that you find coping strategies that work for you, and aid in putting the energetic octopus to bed.

[mrjournals.livejournal.com]

I worry about everything too. All the negative things and it doesn't help that I have a relative who always sends warnings of what's to come. It's hard especially when you're thinking about not only yourself anymore, but your little ones too.

You ought to check out MOPs. I did it a few years ago and am planning on joining again next fall when my daughter's in kinder. I met some really nice ladies. Also look on meetup if you're wanting a playgroup. I found my current one there and they were the first friendships I made in this town.

*hugs*