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I need a hard reboot. I keep falling into a funk. Coincidentally, these "funks" always seem to happen when I stop taking my meds for depression. I get into a mind state where taking care of myself just seems impossible, and all of my energy is put into making it through the work day. And then of course I realize why I'm behaving that way, but takes me a while to get back into focus. I've been travelling all over the country for work lately as well, which certainly isn't helping.
So I'm making my "new year's resolution" a little early. Zero "nothing days" for me for the next 365 days. For me, a "nothing day" is a day where I just don't get anything done. And I'm going to only focus on three areas: exercise, reading, and healthy eating. Whether it's 5 minutes of pushups before bed or reading a quick article or one healthy meal a day, there can't be any days where I do nothing. I think this will help me get out of the "all or nothing" mindset, and focus on making it a habit.
Diet Calendar Entry for 19 December 2016:
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1384 kcal
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Fat: 42.03g | Prot: 126.45g | Carb: 125.44g.
Breakfast: Chobani Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt, Raspberries, Quaker Old Fashioned Oats. Lunch: Stew from eye of round. Dinner: Stew from eye of round. Snacks/Other: Dymatize Nutrition ISO 100 Hydrolyzed 100% Whey Protein Isolate - Gourmet Chocolate, Baby Carrots, Hummus. more...
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I suffer from the same thing. I'm coming out of a terrible funk that lasted years and I am determined to keep making progress. Baby steps are a must but I agree with you that you cannot have "nothing days". I am queen of them and have been working hard to get away from that thinking myself. It's a long road but I try living in the day and do the best I can and try not to get discouraged when I have a lapse of reason!
We can do this! You are half my age and I have faith in you! Meds are an amazing thing for me. I count on them to keep me positive. I couldn't do it without them.
19 Dec 16 by member: HealthyMe216
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Exactly the right approach. The question I have taken to asking myself is "what is the minimum to which you can commit?" e.g. I have committed to meditating every day. In my planning mind, this translates into 2X/day for 20 minutes. Then, when I miss, it's a fail, with all the attendant self recrimination. So my new approach is to ask "what's the least meditation with which you can get away?" For me that's 10 breaths. Fcukn absurdly small. Never lack the time for that. Easy 100% compliance. Then the habit builds along with the time invested, of its own accord.
19 Dec 16 by member: jimmiepop
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Know that you are not alone, my friend. I too suffer from depression. It's terrible, some days I don't want to eat or cannot get the motivation to do anything. I do think it's important to keep on your meds and to find out what works for you. Time for yourself is very important as is resting, as it rejuvenates your mind. I make notes of activities and things that lift my spirit and mood and try to do those things often, just like you mentioned doing in your post - but I have to stop and know when I've had enough. Depression can be seasonal too, so Ive learned, and many feel it more so at this time of the year. I know it's hard but I'm here if you ever need a listening ear! Take care of yourself.
19 Dec 16 by member: CC170
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