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Blue_Bird · Aug 16, 2020 at 11:05 AM

Gotta find a way to motivate myself

Sometimes psychotic · Aug 16, 2020 at 11:10 AM

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Gotta find a way to motivate myself

I find having something to do that you have to do increases motivation....ie work or something with a schedule.

Have you tried volunteering?

Blue_Bird · Aug 16, 2020 at 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

I find having something to do that you have to do increases motivation....ie work or something with a schedule.

Have you tried volunteering?

That's not an option right now, I've looked for opportunities around here and there's nothing available at the places I'd normally be able to volunteer at because of covid.

I'm just meaning like a way to get myself started on cleaning, like setting a timer or something

Sometimes psychotic · Aug 16, 2020 at 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

That's not an option right now, I've looked for opportunities around here and there's nothing available at the places I'd normally be able to volunteer at because of covid.

I'm just meaning like a way to get myself started on cleaning, like setting a timer or something

I guess what I meant is that ever since I started working again I haven’t had issues with motivation since my time is restricted. It seems to be having too much time is a major motivation issue.

Have you tried the library? They’re always looking for people to reshelve books etc.

Blue_Bird · Aug 16, 2020 at 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

I guess what I meant is that ever since I started working again I haven’t had issues with motivation since my time is restricted. It seems to be having too much time is a major motivation issue.

Have you tried the library? They’re always looking for people to reshelve books etc.

They were one of the first I checked with, they said they're not taking on volunteers right now.

I'm basically waiting so I can get set up with supportive employment with the help of my care manager

Blue_Bird · Aug 16, 2020 at 11:27 AM

I'm coming off the thorazine finally because I'm trying to lose weight. And sleep less. My doctor said it's okay if I want to try that but to go back on it if it doesn't work out.

Blue_Bird · Aug 16, 2020 at 11:51 AM

Cleaned the kitchen counters, swept floor, put a way dishes. I need to see the dentist soon. Have some tooth pain. I never did get my fillings finished when I was getting them done right before the pandemic started. So I'll call them next week and see if I can set up an appointment.

unsure123 · Aug 16, 2020 at 12:43 PM

Had another death in the family. My great uncle John who was 90 years old died last night. He was a very kind man and was always happy.

WastingAsparagus · Aug 16, 2020 at 12:50 PM

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Had another death in the family. My great uncle John who was 90 years old died last night. He was a very kind man and was always happy.

I'm sorry to hear that. Hugs!

Sometimes psychotic · Aug 16, 2020 at 01:03 PM

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Had another death in the family. My great uncle John who was 90 years old died last night. He was a very kind man and was always happy.

Sorry for your loss....hugs.

bpcyclist · Aug 16, 2020 at 01:11 PM

Too hot to run. Bummer. Oh well. Gotta find something to do.

Angelique67 · Aug 16, 2020 at 03:13 PM

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Had another death in the family. My great uncle John who was 90 years old died last night. He was a very kind man and was always happy.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Angelique67 · Aug 16, 2020 at 03:16 PM

My friend moved my large dresser into storage, and I'm not sure what else today. I guess it's the best decision. I can't go back to live there because of my stairs phobia.

I don't know if I'll ever get to hug him again.

WastingAsparagus · Aug 16, 2020 at 03:28 PM

Just remembered my T was talking about doing psychological testing at some point. Kind of scary to me. I don't know what it would show. It's kind of depressing to think about. I wonder if she had anything in mind when she mentioned that.

WastingAsparagus · Aug 16, 2020 at 03:29 PM

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Too hot to run. Bummer. Oh well. Gotta find something to do.

Same where I live. Not that I was going to run today anyway. But I actually did manage to play some tennis today with people.

Desoxyn · Aug 16, 2020 at 03:53 PM

Finished work! 3pm now..

I feel good - Went to the pharmacy to pick up some meds, had a shower, cleaned up the place..

My sleep schedule is perfect right now with the upper and downer.

My mom told me to clean the house but I'm too exhausted from working. I want to do something for myself - Although I have Monday-Thursday off so I'm gonna make a schedule for that..

I'm managing to avoid panic. Almost off of the phenibut and not dependent on benzos (I took one this past 5 days).

My mental health is good - Apart from fear of dp/dr =]

cogladaid · Aug 16, 2020 at 03:56 PM

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Finished work! 3pm now..

I feel good - Went to the pharmacy to pick up some meds, had a shower, cleaned up the place..

My sleep schedule is perfect right now with the upper and downer.

My mom told me to clean the house but I'm too exhausted from working. I want to do something for myself - Although I have Monday-Thursday off so I'm gonna make a schedule for that..

I'm managing to avoid panic. Almost off of the phenibut and not dependent on benzos (I took one this past 5 days).

My mental health is good - Apart from fear of dp/dr =]

Sounds like you’re doing great!

I’m always rooting for you

Sometimes psychotic · Aug 16, 2020 at 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WastingAsparagus

Just remembered my T was talking about doing psychological testing at some point. Kind of scary to me. I don't know what it would show. It's kind of depressing to think about. I wonder if she had anything in mind when she mentioned that.

I’ve done it.....honestly not super informative for me.....she did the testing and then made her own judgement based on how I seemed after like a fifteen minute convo....after hours of paper testing....what was useful was the cognitive testing....

Sometimes psychotic · Aug 16, 2020 at 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Desoxyn

Finished work! 3pm now..

I feel good - Went to the pharmacy to pick up some meds, had a shower, cleaned up the place..

My sleep schedule is perfect right now with the upper and downer.

My mom told me to clean the house but I'm too exhausted from working. I want to do something for myself - Although I have Monday-Thursday off so I'm gonna make a schedule for that..

I'm managing to avoid panic. Almost off of the phenibut and not dependent on benzos (I took one this past 5 days).

My mental health is good - Apart from fear of dp/dr =]

If you work hard make sure you play hard too....

Sometimes psychotic · Aug 16, 2020 at 04:09 PM

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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,719 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.3k hugs given	Aug 16, 2020 at 11:05 AM #481 Gotta find a way to motivate myself __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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bpcyclist Legendary Member Since Sep 2019 Location: Portland Posts: 12,681 (SuperPoster!) 4 40.2k hugs given	Aug 16, 2020 at 01:11 PM #491 Too hot to run. Bummer. Oh well. Gotta find something to do. __________________ When I was a kid, my parents moved a lot, but I always found them--Rodney Dangerfield
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Angelique67 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Oct 2014 Location: USA Posts: 22,112 (SuperPoster!) 9	Aug 16, 2020 at 03:16 PM #493 My friend moved my large dresser into storage, and I'm not sure what else today. I guess it's the best decision. I can't go back to live there because of my stairs phobia. I don't know if I'll ever get to hug him again.
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WastingAsparagus Student of Life Member Since Mar 2014 Location: South America Posts: 4,658 10 2,911 hugs given	Aug 16, 2020 at 03:28 PM #494 Just remembered my T was talking about doing psychological testing at some point. Kind of scary to me. I don't know what it would show. It's kind of depressing to think about. I wonder if she had anything in mind when she mentioned that. __________________ "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!”
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