Kaliope,
Those ideas really help a lot. I've never paid attention to whether prep for going out is easier than imprompto changes, although i know that sudden changes don't work. I'll try your idea of preparing for going out. I have found that getting ready several hours before i have to leave helps. Right now i can usually get to pdocs and sometimes therapy, and small stores with a list and planning.
I also like your anxiety meter. I'm good at visualization, close to delusional sometimes. But it often works for me.
It is hard when a simple thing like leaving your house isn't simple anymore.
Thanks for your help
__________________
 MtnAnnie
Bipolar 1 Psychotic  
Lamictal, pristiq, latuda
Latuda is the bomb!
favorite quote from the movie, "ET"
when Elliot tells his friends in the park what they have to do to save ET from the scientists, Greg asks, "Why doesn't he (ET) just beam up?" to which Elliot replies, "This is REALITY, Greg!"
|