View Single Post
 
Old Oct 05, 2010, 02:17 PM
Rohag's Avatar
Rohag Rohag is offline
Legendary
 
Member Since: Feb 2009
Posts: 10,045
Hi, Distressed2010!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Distressed2010 View Post
...interest, boredom, depression, suicide, interest, boredom...
You obviously have a good handle on your rhythms. "Boredom" may be the most exploitable phase.

After expending all that psychic energy during your Interest phase, you probably need to rest and recuperate. A combination of mastering relaxation techniques (those that work for you) and classic CBT thought-stopping techniques (such as those used against intrusive or dangerous thoughts) may help transform the Boredom into true rest and reduce the severity of the Depression phase.
Personal Comment: I've not had much success with thought-stopping techniques. Your mileage may vary.
More to come...maybe...
__________________
My dog mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.

Last edited by Rohag; Oct 05, 2010 at 02:35 PM. Reason: Link and Comment
Thanks for this!
Distressed2010