I ride my bike a ton. It is the only place where I can be assured of not hearing voices or thinking I am being spied on or followed or photographed, etc. It is very good for me.

Apart from that, I try to be task-oriented. Set a couple of modest, doable goals and try to achieve them, but don't judge myself if I cannot pull it off. Like, maybe, clean the kitchen. Do laundry. Meditate for an hour. Like that.

I am a big believer in both DBT and CBT, even though I do not have borderline personality disorder. Those two have been really helpful to me. I watch movies or a good show or do my breathing exercises or pray or meditate or clean (I like to clean) or cook something that is a bit of a project (I love to bake). Stuff like that. I make sure to take all my medication on time. I set small goals and try to achieve them. I try very hard not to judge myself or compare myself to other people, especially people who do not have this illness.

I get a lot of support here on PC. You guys have literally saved me from myself. So grateful.

I was discharged from the hospital in December of 2016 after 4 1/2 brutal years (a state hospital--long story). Should have been readmitted to a regular psych ward last November, but weasled my way out of it. I am writing a book about that (state hospital) experience and that has given me a nice, big project to distract myself and focus on and spend time and energy on. And exercise my brain. I recommend finding some type of project in an area of your interest, whatever that may be. Something you can work on a little over time. I think it can help to have something to look forward to.

Anyhoo, that's what I do. Sending you strength and support!! I hope you feel better soon!!!!