I should really consider mood tracking again for a little while. My moods have been quite labile. Sometimes it's not even immediately apparent. Then I think about things I've done (or not done) and how my feelings throughout the day vary, and I know I'm not quite back to where I should be.
Yesterday I felt like I was falling into depression, or at least very low motivation and energy with a tendency to isolate. I couldn't even remember the last time I showered, and I knew I hadn't been brushing my teeth enough, either. In the morning I went to feed my pet parrot and realized that I hadn't changed his food for...too long. He still had food, but it was very close to being gone. I do change his water, but even though the food dish is literally 8 inches away, I don't look there. Guilt filled me.
Then today is a totally different situation. I'm writing up a storm, gardened, did a lot of laundry, cooked, did dishes, and feel energetic and content. I finally took a shower. I think I would have even if I hadn't been sweating, but I knew I needed a total shower. Now I feel refreshed, and even more content.
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