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Nov 16, 2011, 03:39 PM
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Member Since: Nov 2011
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You just have to test your boundaries....Whenever I get triggered, I always reflect back and think about why it happened...What was I doing? What happened that day? You have to find YOUR balance....For everyone it's different...For me, I purposefully don't over book myself for things....For example, for every day of the week, I pick a task or two that I know needs to be complete by the end of the week...It can be anything...Anything from running errands,grocery shopping, paying bills, just doing basic everyday things...I learned to pace myself and not try to take on too much at a time...If my mood that day allows me to push myself a little bit more than normal, that I will push myself...If I don't mentally fill up to it, I rest...It's kinda like a trial and error thing...Try doing whatever it is that you want to do, and the moment you feel yourself starting to go over the edge a bit or get worked up, immediately stop and take a break...I make schedules for myself....I spread everything out that needs to be done but I don't over book myself...Good luck! 
Edit: And again, always reflect back on why you were triggered...That's the first thing...Once you get that down, it should make things a little more easier for you....If you want to go to school, try going part time...Sign up to take a couple of classes...If you feel you can do more and not over exert yourself, then take it on....And like Anika said, you can do volunteer work...Or try working part time...
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