Lists. Lists lists lists. You've probably heard it before but let say it again, louder for the people in the back:

LISTS.

When I'm recovering from a depressive episode there seem to be so many pieces left on the ground to pick up that sometimes I get overwhelmed by how much I have to fix it triggers ANOTHER episode. That's why whenever I get the energy to do so I make lists of what I need to do that day. Try to leave myself reminders on my phone for the doc appointments and any future engagement, and narrow my focus down to what I need to do just that day.

And sometimes that list is only "get out of bed" and "take a shower".

And sometimes, even when I'm on the tail end of an episode, I don't get to check both of those off.

But it gives me short term, realistic goals to accomplish daily that I can feel good about checking off. Might work for you too? Tell me your thoughts, either way.