Posted by adamie on August 13, 2001, at 16:12:50
In reply to PATIENCE » adamie, posted by Willow on August 13, 2001, at 9:06:40
> Here's my prescription for you meanwhile you are waiting for your meds to kick in:
>
> * lights out by midnight, alarm set for 10am
> * rent a good movie for each day, (I just saw 3000 miles to Graceland and enjoyed it)
> * pick one simple chore to do each day and do it even if you don't feel like it
> * if you smoke, go outside to smoke
> * sit outside twice a day for an hour
> * if you nap during the day, set an alarm or have someone wake you up in an hour
> * phone a friend, or ask one to visit you each day, and ask about their plans
> * start keeping a journal
> * (my favourite) make "to do lists," the time limit for your goals can be indefinite
> * mark on a calender 6 weeks and three months, by this time you should see improvementit's too severe for me to even want to do any of that. i found out i can get ECT for free. i need to save myself. i am off effexor now and depending how i feel i will get ECT maybe.
> Are you getting counselling? I call it talk therapy. It isn't a cure but sure helps.
>
> Meanwhile we're here for you ...
>
> Whispering Willow
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