I think keeping busy is the only thing that really helps, but that is not easy in reality. I was busy throughout December, I was working full time and it exhausted me. There were times I wanted to SI but I was just too tired to bother. I have since gone back down to my contracted three days a week, and everything seems to be catching up with me now.

Working full time wasn’t that healthy for me, I don’t think I was ready. But part time isn’t the answer either. I need to learn new coping mechanisms but I just don’t know what could replace the SI.