Old 06-15-2010, 02:17 PM
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hello-kitty
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Babysteps. I try to get one thing done every day. That's it. Just one. even if it's a really small thing - like taking out the trash or loading the dishwasher or grocery shopping.

And I don't berate myself for feeling down. I allow myself to feel depressed and sad and I treat myself with the gentleness and kindness I would treat another human being with, if I knew they were suffering.

I tell myself this too will pass. And I believe it.

I focus on the present. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. And if I start worrying about things I cannot control I stop and PURPOSEFULLY change my thinking to something I can control.

I also use a sleep aid - like ambien - when necessary. a goodnights sleep is very important to my sanity and ability to cope.
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