[Overcastbutclearing]

I really don't even know how to explain it.
I was able to remain safe Weds. and T didn't hospitalize me...thank god.
Now I just am hyper and all over the place. Not death wise...I just mean like my thoughts are zooming and I am making a joke out of everything and I have made some really bad sexual comments @ work. This is not my way. So, I am trying to subdue myself.
I started the Effexor yesterday and I know it will be a bit before it helps...
In the meantime...how does one stop from just being a moron?

[JustBen]

I don't think you're being a moron, just going through a tough time. I think the important thing is just to stop and think about what you're saying before you say it. One trick you might try is to pretend you're talking to an older family member that you respect...you won't say anything that would offend so and so.

[blackdragon]

One way that workes for me when im hyper is find an activity to release it. For me its kung fu puppy time i call it. Its where me and my dog sunny get into a wrestling match. I also do mock kicks at him never actually kicking to where he gets hit but close enough to where he rolls on the floor and does a paw smack.

Try some of these

paint a big portrat like on a big sheet of paper the size of a 34 inch TV

cook a 5 course meal

jump on the bed(make sure no fans or lights are above ya)

Jog

all work and it will help with the racing thoughts if u focus it all on an activity..

[(JD)]

How are you doing today, sj? Medicines begin to work as soon as you take them, often they need to build up in your system before you reap good benefits...but reactions can happen at any point. If you can't contain doing/saying things you don't like, I would tell your T soon. (especially after 3 or 4 days of trying the new med.) At the very least, write things down as they happen, as you might not be able to remember all of it when you try to share with the T. TC

[Overcastbutclearing]

I am much more calmer today. I am taking care of myself and making sure if I feel the slightlest bit unsafe that I keep to my contract and stay w/ someone.
I went into work today for 6 hours to just stay busy and I am finding the office is very theraputic for me.
My T also called me to check in. And I asked her for a journaling assignment because freely journaling hasn't been working for me and I wanted something specific so that at my next session we had something to talk about that I could stay focused on.
So...we wait and we hope...

[ashley22]

Hi sj! I'm happy to hear you feel calmer today.
I got this feeling of being hyper in the past. What help me was to try to be "one more in the crowd" ...like..try not to make jokes or comments that could be impulsive and get me into trouble.

As far as keeping busy...that's good, as long as you don't go overboard and get even more excited.

I tried knitting...this was really soothing...and also listening to music and singing (this keeps my mind busy).

Journaling is great if you can focus. Painting/drawing, even if you just scribble around, helps too.

PS: I like the idea of journaling assignment. I'm gonna talk to my T about starting with that. Free journaling is not getting me anywhere lately. Thanks for the tip!

[(JD)]

"freely journaling" doesn't work well for me either, when it comes to issues I need to work on in therapy I tend to ramble and rant and rave and state things the way I see them, which surely doesn't help me change.

How are you doing today?

[Overcastbutclearing]

This afternoon I am going to start the journaling assignment I got. I don't know that it is a one time journaling assignment. Perhaps until I see T I will write based on her different questions.
I am staying away from any kind of bad energy or people that would only complicate my head and put me back into a desparate feeling/situation.
I am TRYING..........that is all I can do at the moment.
Wish the Effexor would kick in quicker!