a trigger?

no not really..i have been very stable with my mental health stuff for a long time..so i don't worry about that..i do read thru most of the forums...some because they are interesting & some because i have those conditions but i usually don't get triggered to find new facets of conditions

as far as physical ailments...even the multitude of the ones i have ...are all fairly stable at this point...but i have been known to research those on line in case of a twinge here & there.

sometimes if someone does mention something that i am unfamiliar with i will read up on it. i have a strong background in health so it is interesting for me to read...plus i did much research on the public health system & communicable diseases for work (when i was working).

one thing i do is that i make sure i get outside every day with the dogs for a good hour at least..even the winter. we go to the park. the fresh air & sunlight helps...i also try to either take them for a really long walk (1-2 miles) or i use the gym 3-5x/week. for me that keeps the depression at bay & keeps my mind clear.

as an added bonus from all of that by the time i get home, feed them, me & clean up..watch some tv, or do computer work etc...it's time for bed...& i sleep pretty good from all the fresh air.

not the best of systems..but it seems to work for me