Hi all, I, 39 and I have depression and severe memory loss. Lack of concentration and headaches 24/7. It seems very dificult for me to make any decision because Im always insecure as if I had 12 years old. Any small decision needs to be consulted with somebody else. Does any of you have an idea of how to build some self confidence while in the midle of this illness. I think is very important for us to build some self steem based on small steps. Any words of advice wil be greately apreciated!
Thanks
Exercise....I know people say it all the time..and I used to roll my eyes...
I just basically sat on the couch for 2 years....drinking alcohol....then stopping..then being depressed..in pain from other conditon.
THEN...I got fed up...joined the gym...do a light workout every other day and my MOOD has done a 180 along with my pain practically dissappearing..its amazing.
I literarly DRAGGED myself there...and I'm glad I did. I did because that is all people kept saying...Drs, family and that is one of the first things the internet lists for EVERY ailment....so EXERCISE.
Thanks Missi, im actually at the gym now, I dont see improvements but I hope all this condition needs time...
how long have you been going to the gym?
I've only been 3x...and I do feel better.
Du bist damit nicht allein. Da bin ich mir sicher. Geisteskrankheit, Angststörungen, sie reißen dich in Stücke. Bist du in Therapie? Gibt es in deiner Nähe eigentlich Selbsthilfegruppen? Wenn dein Kopf rast oder voller schmerzhafter Gedanken ist, bleibt wenig Platz, um klar denken zu können oder sogar ein gutes Gedächtnis zu haben.. es ist alles ausgefüllt. Ein gutes Szenario wäre, an einem dieser Stress-Retreats teilzunehmen. Aber sie sind teuer. Wenn du enge Freunde hast, kann dich das manchmal isolieren und dich einsam und trauriger fühlen lassen, ich würde sagen, geh zu einem ruhigen Abendessen und knüpfe ein bisschen Kontakt. Nichts Verrücktes oder Übertriebenes. Vielleicht ein Comedy-Club (Lachen ist so heilend) oder so etwas. Immer im selben Haus, im selben Raum und dieselben Wände anstarren, kann nicht aufmunternd sein. Du brauchst eine Veränderung der Umgebung. Du erwähnst nicht, ob du verheiratet bist oder ob du allein lebst..
For weeks but not very constant, I need to do it everyday...
I was told every other day by a trainer a long time ago...so that is what I have been doing this week.
its like 94 dg here..and I DID NOT FEEL LIKE GOING...but I went and feel better...I had this pain in my hip...that is GONE now.
Im alone now. Decided to be far from my family until I can feel better and solve my issues. Truth is that Im nos helping very much at home. I have to get out of this situation soon...
What dould you be doing right now if you didn't have anxiety to deal with?? Really think on this. What did you use to LOVE to do that you think you can't anymore??
Sports for example, I used to play every time I had a chance. Now Im tired and drained from headaches. Driving was another hobby Im not doing as much... I meed to find something that I can do in this current situation until improves..
Why not drive a mile or two a day for a week, then up it a mile or two for the next week. Level out when it feels too much. Pick how many says a week you are going to do this and stick to this. It's like using muscles not used for awhile...a little at a time. Drive a little and find a spot to take a nap if you need to.
Sports. Do you have a hoop outside? If not get one. Shoot a few hoops a day...even start with five. You see where I'm going with this...baby steps, up eventually to giant steps. only you can take the first steps. Don't let anxiety steal any more of your life....push back.
Casiodas -
Aber fahren Sie in London nicht zwei Meilen. Das wird Ihnen den ganzen Tag in Anspruch nehmen und dann müssen Sie wieder zurückfahren.
Good point.
Casiodas, do you live in the city proper, or are you where you can take short drives?