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Originally Posted by Gently1
patterns that become habits can go a long way...I have a list of basic morning activities in my bathroom, so if I have trouble getting out of bed, I just say 'List' and I can get up and my teeth get brushed etc.
My work is to get better, and I use a timer, 15mins it is amazing how much I do in 15 or lower energy days 5 min.
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I think part of what is slowing my healing is that I too work until I drop.
Even with built in pacing if I get a hint of energy old patterns quickly appear and I have to notice when this happens to prevent flare-ups in my depression. Following the chronic pain model, I try to keep my 'activties' between a min and max. Exceeding the limits one day can set me back days.
Self care in this way does go a long way, hope you find more help here at PC. |
I have the same problems. If I do too much, I am good for nothing for days. Most days, I have to accept that I can't do anymore and quit, like today my arm just hurt so bad I couldn't type anymore, and I had so much more to do.
I found this timer program called Pomodairo which you can set to work and break times. I find that a 45/15 setting with a long break every four sessions works well for me. I work my tail off for 45 minutes, then do something relaxing or just switch up activities for 15 minutes, do that 4 times, then take an hour break. It really makes me more productive, and doesn't give me much time to get depressed.