O'dog's Act II

[orangedog]

Thanks Gypsy

ID'ing triggers? Like depressive triggers? Such as:

- "I'm concerned my job is measuring up."
- "I'm worried I'm burning out."
- "I'm worried I'll not accomplish some big things in my life such as writing a book (about what?) or visiting India."


Doing healthy things - I feel better when I'm engaged in projects outside my routine. Sometimes they end up taking over every waking moment but at least I feel better. Depression is a real challenge because it saps energy, thus I need these projects before the bad times to carry me through because starting something in the depths is very difficult.

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I'm very good about taking my meds and rarely miss a day. In fact if I miss a day on Cymbalta I feel "spacey" so there's a real negative incentive to not forget.

I have a GoLite but I don't use it often enough. Will start.

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Yes, our bodies give us a lot of hints. I am amazed how well I feel after a vacation. It's as if I have been literally sick from constant stress and a the time off gives me a chance to feel like I should again. Stress is part of life, but I allow it to build up too much.

There is a very fine balance and it doesn't take me much to fall off the edge and feel bad. Too little sleep. Too long of a workout. Not enough money in checking account... Drinking is a bad one too but I've given it up for good. Sometimes I feel it's not fair that others are so much more resilient than me.


I should feel good about myself that I've made it through two major life stressors this year, divorce and a Chapter 13, but it's been tough and now little things are taking it out of me.