Posted by Penny on July 18, 2003, at 10:27:18
In reply to making plans in therapy, posted by cerodwen on July 17, 2003, at 16:02:44
I totally understand. When I'm feeling down, I can't even focus. I can't concentrate. I have no motivation. And all the good ideas in the world don't make a difference.
Not to mention the have-tos: I *have* to study, I *have* to go to work so I can pay my bills, I *have* to get that project done on time. Telling myself that doesn't help things one bit, yet I can't seem to stop.
One thing that HAS helped, a little eensy weensy bit, has been to tell myself that I CAN take one small step. I have to not look at the big picture - not look at EVERYTHING I need to be doing. It's too overwhelming and just makes me feel worse. Instead, I'm trying to learn to break it down into little pieces - as small as they need to be so that I can do at least something. Then, if I only get one piece finished, at least I've had an accomplishment.
I know that doesn't help much with things like studying for midterms and trying to make yourself go to lab...
P
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