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CANDC · Apr 07, 2022, 11:29 AM

Hi @Etcetera1 - I think that is a great question. It is not easy when moods keep changing. I think the following show that someone is committed to getting better. These are ones my partner has to face so I share them here.

1) Sign up for therapist (talk therapy) and psychiatrist (med treatment)
2) Attend the scheduled appointments with above
3) Ask the therapist for homework to work on during the week.
4) Take the meds regularly if prescribed by psychiatrist.
5) Do what you are able to do in terms of self care like sleeping enough but not too much, exercising, eating balanced, healthy meals, trying to socialize online or IRL, find things of interest like reading or hobbies and participate when able.

Those are some ideas. Not everyone does all of those all of the time but even adding one more of those to your lifestyle could help improve the situation @CANDC