You did get a lot done, tentoedsloth. I'm glad you're recognizing that. I know that when any level of depression is around it is an extra accomplishment to do anything. When I was at very low points I used to create "To Do" lists in a priority order and with some items "must do", some "would be great if I did", and the rest "amazing if I could manage". Then, I would send that list to my husband who used to be at work (he's now retired). I would then send him updates throughout the day of items I completed. That helped hold me accountable, to a degree, and he was a good cheerleader.
Right now I'd be doing more if it weren't for some factors. Even so, I am happy with what I've achieved, lately. Yesterday was a less active day compared to ones before it. I did:
- Two loads of laundry
- Put on breakfast and made lunch and a very nice dinner.
- Tidied up the kitchen in between most meals
- Started a shopping list and did some future meal planning
- Did my Czech language course homework
- Did some initial planning for an upcoming trip to France
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Dx: Bipolar type 1
Psych Medications:
* Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg
* Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg
* Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg
I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia.
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