It's always good to see a professional, but you can also practice CBT techniques on your own. I do it right out of a book. It sounds to me like analyzing your wants and needs, and then developing a plan (setting goals) to meet said wants and needs will be useful.
Right out of my SMART Recovery workbook:
Goals should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Agreeable, Realistic, and Time Bound
Sounds like you'd like to increase your social life and get out more. Start with something simple, like "I will spend 2 hours per week with a friend doing X (whatever you and your friends like to do)" or "I will call 3 friends this week and ask them how they are doing"
I'm no therapist, but I find that for myself, doing this helps IMMENSELY. It keeps me from literally doing nothing, which is what I naturally do given no external pressure.
"I will study for 4 hours today, from 12pm to 4pm"
Y'know, stuff like that.
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Dx:
Bi Polar 1, rapid cycling, mixed episodes.
OCD, pure O.
Alcoholism
Rx:
Lamictal 150mg
Paxil 40mg
Zyprexa 5-10mg
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