I found this site today and will do my best to complete this programme. I'm also working with a psychotherapist at the community mental health centre. At the beginning of this year I spent some time in a mental health ward and since I really, really don't want to go back there I'm quite motivated to beat this depression!
Cheers,
Grimo1re
A while ago my husband and I bought a crosstrainer as going running or joining a gym was just too hard for me. I must say I quite love it, I often exercise while watching TV or listening to music and that helps to make it easier. Today I realised it is actually helping in stabilising my mood. Glad I went this route rather than meds, only positive side effects here ;) Fortunately hubby makes sure I go outside everyday for some much needed sunshine. It's hard to motivate myself to exercise but it does help!
I've only ever been in acute wards so can't tell you about any other, specialised, psychiatric wards. I find them boring, really all they do is keep you safe. There's very little in the way of therapy or help. It's a chance to rest and regroup but that's it. Also, acute wards suck because you've got all kinds of different disorders in one place and some people's crazyness can be a real pain in the ass. As I understand it, specialised clinics/wards can actually be very helpful so you may want to check that out.
Danielle,
Yes motivation is hard but I found that by not setting specific goals that I wouldn't achieve and then beat myself up about I made it easier. All I asked from myself is that I would go on the crosstrainer 4 times a week, as long as I could manage. My husband has really been helping in the motivation department too...as has the fact that I refuse to take meds (the side effects from the last four meds I've tried were truly horrid) and don't want to go back to hospital. It does get easier too, once you've been doing it for a while.
The interesting thing is that I usually notice an immediate improvement in mood! So cool....
Yep, you are certainly not alone! I've been suffering on and off from depression for more than 15 years. This time I really feel I have to fix it though. It is probably silly but I almost feel like it's my last chance, not rational at all I know. Anyway, good luck!
Ok, totally stupid question. I'm wondering how to fill out the mood activity sheet thing and for mood two I was going with anxiety but now I'm not sure if I'm anxious or afraid. And now I'm wondering, what exactly is the diff between the two.
Grim (feeling stupid)
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