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#1
May 19, 2012, 06:20 PM
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I spent the day at home...not going anywhere or talking to anyone..I ENJOY days like this primarily because ALL week long Im around ppl and talking to them non-stop on the phone. I only allow myself this luxury every other Sat. because in the past I have found it to be habit forming and unhealthy.
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May 19, 2012, 06:47 PM
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Yes, it easy for me to become overstimulated at times. Some solitude helps the mind unwind, and allows me to regroup
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#3
May 19, 2012, 06:57 PM
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Good advice. I'll use that tactic when things seem a little more stimulating than usual. Thanks for posting this.
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May 19, 2012, 10:29 PM
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Today was EXCELLENT! Im feeling calm and rested...
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May 19, 2012, 10:31 PM
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I also enjoy isolating every now and again.... Lets me take time to take care of myself mentally.....Unfortunately, my T does not see it the same way.... She really doesn't like or promote any kind of isolation.....
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May 20, 2012, 12:12 AM
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Saturdays are the only day of the week when I get some real downtime! I don't WANT to go anywhere or do anything when I've just put in a 50-hour week. We sleep in on Sundays and go to the 11 AM Mass, all of which uses up half the day, and then there's usually a family dinner in the evening and finally off to prepare for the upcoming work week.
Unfortunately, I tend to go apes*** if I don't get away from people and overstimulation on a fairly regular basis, so there's not a lot of movie-going or window-shopping or going to fairs and other amusements. I know I'm not very much fun anymore, but I can't help it.
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#7
May 20, 2012, 12:25 AM
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People can be exhausting at times! I don't think it is isolating myself unless I don't have a balance. Like, if I'm depressed I can go months, if I'm feeling fine, days or even a couple weeks without really socializing.
Good thing my friends and family get that about me and we're cool with catching up maybe once a month or after several! As for therapists mommyof2girls, disagree when you know what is best! Some are quite awful and most must be extroverts who don't understand why anyone would prefer to be alone without being ill. Bias because you're labelled bipolar? |
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#8
May 20, 2012, 01:59 PM
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I don't really consider it isolating unless you spend most days this way. I call it my "Me Time" and since I only get about four hours of it each week, I really appreciate it and make the most out of it. Tonight's the night! Every Sunday night, my husband does his side job and the kids go to bed and I savor every minute of doing absolutely nothing! Or just vegging out in front of the tv. It's is the only time of the week I get to do that.
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May 21, 2012, 03:06 AM
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this is about all i do at the moment
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