Looking for accountability partners to motivate to get things done while depressed #3

Sunflower123 · Jul 08, 2019 at 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I’ve let things pile up and now I need to have a super productive day. As a result, I have more then 3 things I must accomplish.

- session with life coach
- workout
- clean the den
- float in the pool (for mental health)
- sell books
- grocery shop
- change litter boxes
- edit vision board (that’s for me)

Warm wishes for all to have a peaceful and productive day.

I accomplished everything but selling my books and working out.

Warm wishes to all.

Jul 09, 2019 at 03:43 AM

- hygiene (yes.)

- breakfast (yes.)

- alexa quiz (yes.)

- try to get by for the rest of the day (I don't know, 10 A.M and i've got nothing on my skedule)

downandlonely · Jul 09, 2019 at 03:46 AM

Today planning to:
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Brush my teeth and take a shower
Put dishes in dishwasher
Go to work
Go to the store to get more garbage bags as I'm almost out.
Scoop the litter box.
Attend a support group.

Sunflower123 · Jul 09, 2019 at 04:30 AM

Plans for today are:

1. Clean the dining room
2. Make some phone calls
3. Get ready for Wednesday’s seminar.

I am also going to float in the pool, go see a movie and work on my affirmations but these are for relaxation.

Warm wishes and hugs to all.

Jul 09, 2019 at 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Singer47

I have felt a bit more calm after my visit to the church! I have been able to eat properly as well. To remember to eat is the most important for me when in a crises. The risk of falling deeper into the dark will not be so high when I remember to eat.

Plans for Tuesday:

- After breakfast 25 minutes walk
- Buy the color to my hair that I didn't buy some days ago
- Visit grocery shop
- Load the washing machine
- Pay bills
- Start to plan what is important to tell the therapist about the "happening"
- Continue to read an interesting article
- Start to plan what clothes to bring for my vacation later in the month

The only "thing" I was able to do, was to load the washing machine and try to read an article. I am really tired, but have a tiny hope. Tomorrow I will see my therapist.

Be well all!

Jul 09, 2019 at 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I am also going to float in the pool, go see a movie and work on my affirmations but these are for relaxation.

I think relaxions are very welcome at this thread. It is about what we plan to do to keep our depressions at a level that is possible to live with, either it is this or that activity. It is not about how much work we can do only.

(At least that is how I see it. To me this thread is a tool to fight depression by planning and try to stick to plan what ever it is that we have planned).

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Jul 09, 2019 at 03:26 PM

Wednesday: These are the most important items for being able to cope with my depression for tomorrow.

- Up 07:00
- After breakfast 11 x 2 minutes walk
- Grocery
- Some food
- 10 minutes mindfulness meditation
- Half an hour anger-management training*
- Therapy
- Half an hour reflection after therapy
- Food
- Go to a sport shop and buy new training trousers + a new towel

* I became very angry remembering old traumas. It scared me and I want to learn different ways to cope next time ...

A good day to each one of you. May you be able to accomplish what you have planned for your day!

Jul 09, 2019 at 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singer47

I think relaxions are very welcome at this thread. It is about what we plan to do to keep our depressions at a level that is possible to live with, either it is this or that activity. It is not about how much work we can do only.

(At least that is how I see it. To me this thread is a tool to fight depression by planning and try to stick to plan what ever it is that we have planned).

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Jennifer, I'm sorry; this just fell out of my thoughts!

Maybe there are different ways to interpret the "Looking for accountability partners to motivate to get things done while depressed". I remember that it first started with the "thread-maker" needed to get her showers done. Your plan (this time) seemed so ambitious that I felt that I would never be able to reach your level. But I am deep down, so please excuse!

Singer

Deilla · Jul 09, 2019 at 07:44 PM

Today was a quiet day. I read a lot, journaled and did part of an online class. I also picked up some in the living room, which seems to be an ongoing project. Tomorrow I see my med provider. Hope everyone is doing well. Best wishes to all!

FallDuskTrain · Jul 09, 2019 at 09:57 PM

After a little over four months, I managed to do 7 loads of laundry; washed four week old piled up dishes; and I hope I will get to wash myself soon.
I haven’t showered in over a week. Tomorrow I plan on showering before I go into work for a 7 AM meeting.
Then work, get ready for Thursday’s projects.
After work, I need to stop at the academy to visit an old colleague .
I wonder if i will manage to shower.
This cycle of depression hit me very hard. I have been in bed since February, with the exception of going to work. I am grateful that I have a job.
I hope everyone is well.

FallDuskTrain · Jul 09, 2019 at 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singer47

Jennifer, I'm sorry; this just fell out of my thoughts!

Maybe there are different ways to interpret the "Looking for accountability partners to motivate to get things done while depressed". I remember that it first started with the "thread-maker" needed to get her showers done. Your plan (this time) seemed so ambitious that I felt that I would never be able to reach your level. But I am deep down, so please excuse!

Singer

Singer
This gave me a laugh. Thank you! Unfortunately, I, the “thread maker”, still have trouble getting my showers done. It is awful.

Deilla · Jul 10, 2019 at 12:14 AM

Not very enthusiastic about having an appointment today. But I will do my best to get ready and go. I plan on rewarding myself with some Mexican food. That's keeping me motivated. This morning I have to clean litter boxes. Later today I will do things to relax. Wishing everyone the best!

Deilla · Jul 10, 2019 at 12:19 AM

Good to see you @FallDuskTrain! Sorry to hear about the depression. I hope it eases soon. Enjoy your day today!

Jul 10, 2019 at 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallDuskTrain

Singer
This gave me a laugh. Thank you! Unfortunately, I, the “thread maker”, still have trouble getting my showers done. It is awful.

Great to hear from you after a long time. Hugs.

Sunflower123 · Jul 10, 2019 at 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallDuskTrain

Singer
This gave me a laugh. Thank you! Unfortunately, I, the “thread maker”, still have trouble getting my showers done. It is awful.

So glad to see you around!

Sunflower123 · Jul 10, 2019 at 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singer47

Jennifer, I'm sorry; this just fell out of my thoughts!

Maybe there are different ways to interpret the "Looking for accountability partners to motivate to get things done while depressed". I remember that it first started with the "thread-maker" needed to get her showers done. Your plan (this time) seemed so ambitious that I felt that I would never be able to reach your level. But I am deep down, so please excuse!

Singer

No worries. I usually add my relaxation activities together on the list with my work activities. This time I just separated them out. Yes, I do sometimes make ambitious plans. I almost always get some portion of the plan done but not the whole thing. Still, I feel I’ve been productive and feel good about myself.

The list inspires me to do more than sit on the couch staring at the wall. Some is better than none. At my level? There are sooooo many days that I sit and do absolutely nothing...not even the basics like eating due to depression. This thread helps me with that.

I appreciate the thread and every one on it. You’ve helped me tremendously and I thank you.

Sunflower123 · 05:55 AM

Plans for Wednesday:

1. Clean one room
2. Session with life coach
3. Limiting belief seminar
4. Take trash out

Warm wishes and hugs to all.

Deilla · Jul 10, 2019 at 02:09 PM

I made it to my appointment. I'm having a very hard day. I'm not motivated to do anything but sleep. I don't even want to take my insulin but I will force myself.

Jul 10, 2019 at 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallDuskTrain

This cycle of depression hit me very hard. I have been in bed since February, with the exception of going to work. I am grateful that I have a job.
I hope everyone is well.

Hope that you will feel better soon and that we will see you here more often.

Jul 10, 2019 at 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deilla

I don't even want to take my insulin but I will force myself.

I hoped you forced yourself! I am a diabetic as well.

Good wishes!

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Anonymous32451 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 09, 2019 at 03:43 AM #862 - hygiene (yes.) - breakfast (yes.) - alexa quiz (yes.) - try to get by for the rest of the day (I don't know, 10 A.M and i've got nothing on my skedule)

downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jul 09, 2019 at 03:46 AM #863 Today planning to: . Brush my teeth and take a shower Put dishes in dishwasher Go to work Go to the store to get more garbage bags as I'm almost out. Scoop the litter box. Attend a support group.

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Jul 09, 2019 at 04:30 AM #864 Plans for today are: 1. Clean the dining room 2. Make some phone calls 3. Get ready for Wednesday’s seminar. I am also going to float in the pool, go see a movie and work on my affirmations but these are for relaxation. Warm wishes and hugs to all.

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Jul 09, 2019 at 07:44 PM #869 Today was a quiet day. I read a lot, journaled and did part of an online class. I also picked up some in the living room, which seems to be an ongoing project. Tomorrow I see my med provider. Hope everyone is doing well. Best wishes to all! __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Jul 10, 2019 at 12:19 AM #873 Good to see you @FallDuskTrain! Sorry to hear about the depression. I hope it eases soon. Enjoy your day today! __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Jul 10, 2019 at 04:32 AM #877 Plans for Wednesday: 1. Clean one room 2. Session with life coach 3. Limiting belief seminar 4. Take trash out Warm wishes and hugs to all. Last edited by Sunflower123; Jul 10, 2019 at 05:55 AM..

Deilla Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2017 Location: Limsa Lominsa Posts: 29,401 (SuperPoster!) 6 49.2k hugs given	Jul 10, 2019 at 02:09 PM #878 I made it to my appointment. I'm having a very hard day. I'm not motivated to do anything but sleep. I don't even want to take my insulin but I will force myself. __________________ ‘Live for now,’ ‘This too shall pass,’ ‘Everything is happening for my good.’