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Hello!

I am successfully being treated for major depressive disorder. Besides seeing my lovely psychologist regularly and my psychiatrist several times a year, I put a lot of effort into self-care.

I hope my journey and efforts encourage you.

If you are having an emergency, psychiatric or otherwise, go the emergency room or call 911 or your local paramedics. Call your doctor. Call the police. Call someone!!!!

You are worthy enough to be alive on this planet.
- Lita-



Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Water Exercise

I found another wonderful thing to do for my mind and body: exercising in the water. My local park district has water exercises classes, and they are so much fun. Splish, Splash. Plus they play music too. Exercising in the water seems to be a lot easier than exercising out of the water.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Yoga

Last night I went to my second yoga class. I felt great leaving, and today my body is SO relaxed. I feel so good.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Weight Gain Way to Go

Yesterday I hit a high of 152 pounds. I am turning down food, so I feel like I have mastery over the darn activity. I wonder if Abilify effects the way one's body uses or stores energy besides increasing appetite. I'm no doctor or pharmacist, but I'll be seeing my doctor tomorrow.

The drug should be called Appetitify. The damn thing. Plus my anxiety is INCREASING. I've had to take 1/2 Xanax every few days.

Today I told myself that I'm practicing distorted thinking. The Xanax makes me sleepy. What kind of life am I leading?

Yesterday I went to my first real yoga class and enjoy it. It's the first time I heard an exercise teacher tell you not to be in pain. Don't do it if it hurts. Modify as needed.