Posted by Janice on January 10, 2000, at 18:56:39
In reply to Re: Never made it out...., posted by Noa on January 10, 2000, at 17:39:19
Hi Noa,
When I look back now on my periods of when I didn't leave the house all week-end, I don't really see this time in my life as if I had very many choices. When I didn't leave the house, it was because I couldn't leave the house.
I started to get out of this habit by making an appointment every Saturday morning for a shiatsu massage. I love massages...and even back then, more than staying in bed. Often after the massage, I'd only do things I wanted to. I'd indulge my impulses. After this I would usually come home and go back to bed.
Every Sunday, my cousins, friends and I would meet for brunch at a restaurant, and catch up on each other's lives and gossip. When I was out, I would even enjoy myself.
But mostly Noa, Dexedrine is responsible for 80% of my improvement. Dexedrine gave me the power to change my life. Making changes became so easy they were impossible not to make.
When it's hard to get out of bed or take care of yourself, it's gotta be a medical problem.
Janice.
a few more ideas;
plan fun things, or things you love to do Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Don't expect, plan or even attempt to do housework or any other drudgery type of work on the week-end.
If you decide to do volunteer work, make it like a job and be there at a certain time.
Join a Depression group, share your story and maybe someone there could give you some physical type support.
I know I've contradicted myself; telling you I couldn't help it, but that I (like you) hated my predictament and continued to struggle like crazy, and then, in the end, it was a medication that finally kept me out of bed. Nothing is wrong with staying in all week-end or not cleaning your place unless it bothers you. take care, Janice
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