Things go better when I do this during the day instead of sitting on the couch or staying in bed
What is staying active
I gather with others who have experienced similar struggles that I have
What is attending a support gorup
I move myself away from noise to focus and concentrate
What is being aware of how the environment affects me
This kind of writing helps me express my emotions and put my experiences into words.
What is writing poetry
This is when I gather with other people who experience similar problems that I have
What is attending a support group
I write down things that I want to do each day
What is making a list
This is something I often learn from other people when attending support groups
What is hearing good ideas for solving certain problems.
I remove myself from interactions with negative people
What is seeking out positive people or leaving negative conversations and people
This is something I like to watch with friends and sometimes I make popcorn for the occasion
What is watching a movie
This is something I do each day that I get paid for
What is a job
This helps me feel more confident
What is making a list of fun things as well as work things
These are people who I can talk things over with
What are friends or family
I seek out places that I can be in touch with my spirituality
What is going to church or spending time in nature
I like to create things just for fun or to sell.
What is engaging in arts and crafts activities
This is something I do each day to help others, but I don't get paid
What is volunteering
When I do this, I feel sluggish both physically and mentally
What is eating junk food and not exercising.
Sometimes I need to make an effort to contact others for support
What is staying in touch or reaching out.
I do this to the walls to make my room more comfortable and pleasant
What is decorating my walls
There is a free community space that has books and sometimes other free activities
What is the public library
Sometimes I talk to a trained professional about my problems for support
What is seeing a therapist
When I do this each day, it makes a lot of difference in how I feel
What is exercising and eating healthy
It is better to not rely on just one person
What is creating a support team
I use a certain kind of light in the winter to boost my mood
What is using a SAD light or a full spectrum light
In the summer I like to be around water and sometimes I do this activity for fun or for obtaining food
What is fishing
This is something the doctor wants me to do each day. Sometimes I use a box and sometimes I use an alarm to help me remember.
What is take my prescribed medications