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So I'm 8 days into quitting smoking, and have been following(ish) a plan that me and my pdoc and other support professionals have developed. I like lists a lot so I'm going to put this post in list form.
Things I am doing to get better: - I've upped my meds to 900mg lithium and added 75mg effexer (sp?) - I have been reviewing my DBT and CBT skills, as well as other tools. - I have been trying to keep a schedule - Attempted exercise as often as possible. - I've been trying to keep my brain active with looking into things that interest me, as well as painting and drawing. - Trying to eat healthy. Things holding me back: - Not having anything to do. - Still having paid due to previous sports injury. - No money (at all) for a swimsuit to do exercises that won't hurt my injury (although my mom said she'd buy me one soon). And I'm worried because despite this: - I have no energy - I am always asleep or "not there" - I'm almost always in pain (likely because of lack of exercise) - I'm constantly forgetting things, including to put on my patch or take my meds on time. (although am apparently "too lazy to crave a smoke") but mostly I DONT CARE! My whole life there has been at least one thing that's gotten me through my worst depressions, and that's playing D&D with friends. Now it's the third time in a row I've gotten everyone upset at me because I can't get into it, and I end up walking off and sitting alone in my room leaving everyone worried and confused. Since when have I given up on my passions to resign myself to loafting in the bedroom and existing. My fiancé is starting to think he's my butler. ![]() Something needs to change but I don't even know where to start or how to talk to my friends. That was mostly a rant and if you read it advice would be appreciated, or validation, or something... thanks.
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I'm sorry you are having a tough time. I think having no energy. sleeping, and "not there" may be side effects from your meds. I know when I was on lithium I didn't care about anything and had no personality, or at least that's what my husband said. You might should talk to your doctor about a different mood stabilizer.
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