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How to have relationships while living with depression?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Sep 16, 2021 | Replies (104)Comment receiving replies
@grandmaraines During this pandemic, the weekends are more difficult to handle because of safety concerns and limited as to where to go. Tourists have invaded the area which gives me more concern. These days have to literally force myself to do anything, but managed to make some adjustments to curtains to change the look of a room without any additional costs. So for me that was progress.
Was wondering what do you do to take care of yourself?
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I have a long list of projects, short that might take 15 min and long that take setting aside some time each day. Then I pick from the lists and choose what to do, organize by time need and morning, afternoon or evening. Right now gardening is an everyday task but it varies. I try to be very specific (like tie up the tomato that fell in the heavy rain) or dead head the rhood, weed 3 yds of the garden path. So I know there are things I can accomplish each day. I even list things like empty dish washer. It feels good to make the list, cross off things and see I have not wasted my day. I have to DO things and not sit around having a self pity party or watch my husband waste the beautiful day. My day starts with tea and devotions then as I work I pray, not just for us but for family, friends, and requests on the church prayer list. My relaxation is reading. And today I am getting out a puzzle that has been on my list forever- but I must go work in the messy basement for at least an hour.
Definitely take care of yourself because your mental and physical health can only be a help to you and other loved ones.