Dealing with things
maoribadger
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In a bit of a slump atm. I seem to struggle in the autumn and winter and Ive noticed a few things building up that im monitoring in case I need to see my doc again. Theres a few life stresses going on atm, job, personal etc.
I am determined though not to stop the exercise or diet. Set myself some PBs in the gym tonight and it helped a lot with my mindset today. If Im a bit quiet for a few days though, not commenting or liking, its not because Im not thinking of you. Just trying to get through
How do you guys deal with setbacks and stress?
I am determined though not to stop the exercise or diet. Set myself some PBs in the gym tonight and it helped a lot with my mindset today. If Im a bit quiet for a few days though, not commenting or liking, its not because Im not thinking of you. Just trying to get through
How do you guys deal with setbacks and stress?
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I usually deal with it by felling bad for myself for a few days and then reminding myself that its not really doing anything for me so go back to focusing on making the right small choices. Making good small choices when eating, making sure I leave a little time to get a workout in. When i break it down into small choices its usually a lot more manageable.0
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I b!tch, moan, groan, and try to move on. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. My life is in constant stress. If the stress were removed, I wouldn't know how to live, so I really can't help there. My main mantra is that if there is nothing I can do to change it, I knock it off my radar. I can't avoid it or stop it, so it is whatever... Setbacks? Setbacks are a part of the process. We can only go gung ho for so long before we want to kill people (figuratively, of course). Me personally, I spent several months getting right in my head. Six months ago I would not have still been staying this course (personal goals) or anything. Without setbacks, you won't appreciate your progress.
Unfortunately, without details, I can't help more, and that isn't my place so...
HUGE CYBER HUGS to all!!!!
Carly0 -
Many, many hugs!
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Sorry had a cpl days to think. So here it is. Im noticing small things. Its getting harder to get going in the morning, feeling more tired. More snappy generally and my mood is lower. Everything feels so overwhelming atm so Im dealing with it by doing precisely nothing. Generally wanting to comfort eat and finding it hard to make myself exercise. Mostly just wanting to go back to bed every day and noticed my mood is lower and thoughts a little blacker. Im just not sure how long I leave it til I see my doctor, Ive been doing so well the last 9 months and I dont want to be messed with and I keep thinking its only been a few days to a week so maybe its worth waiting it out
In the meantime I am trying really hard to stick to what works. Im not allowing myself to go back to bed and have made myself go to the gym every day and it does always help. I am not giving into mindless eating, I did on monday and tuesday but am back on track. Had some flapjacks tonight but still within cals. Going to try tomorrow when Ive got no kids all day to tackle some of the tasks at home that are overwhelming me
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Do you have the means to purchase a sun lamp? I have a 10,000 lux light therapy lamp and it makes a huge difference when I use it first thing in the morning. There are 2,500 lux lamps available for under $40, but the 10,000 lux are usually between $100 and $150, so it's not cheap, but it's definitely worth the investment if you're able.0
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From a bipolar person to a friend... please don't wait to see your doc. I've done that in the past... trying to wait it out. It's never turned out good for me. Please take care of yourself.
Big cyber hugs to you
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Thankyou. Ive looked into a lamp but am gonna go see my doc next week after some nagging from some friends x0
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Good for you!! Gotta love the friends who love you enough to nag until you listen.
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Yeah they are good people. Got an appt 28th to see my doc.0
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A friend sent me an amazon link to an alarm clock with the "sunlight" lamp that gradually brightens up 30 minutes before your alarm to wake you gradually like the sunlight. It was over $100 though, so that would be almost 200 quid/pounds, if I remember my exchange rates... Not sure that'd be worth it...but there you are.0
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I think the exchange rates go the other way so its about 70 pound. Ive booked in to see doc a week friday anyway. I could get an appt sooner but I know and trust the doc im seeing next week.0
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Duh. Brain moment. You are right there. I knew it was about 1.5.-1.65 rate these days, just forgot how it went. Gotta see the doc you trust!!!0
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