I know it's not a quick fix.
I'll stick with it. My next session is on Monday.
I know it's not a quick fix.
I'll stick with it. My next session is on Monday.
Are you keeping a mood diary or anything? Something you can show them if needed?
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
I'm not keeping a mood diary. However, I did have another CBT session today, and my psychiatrist drafted out a flow diagram for me which outlined my thoughts and mood and how they affect my behaviour and physical health.
She's also given me an activity schedule so I can write down what I do during the day to help me develop a routine that will take my mind off things. I've also got to focus on making sure I take a lunch break in work and regular desk breaks, as well as doing a physical activity or some form of activity in the evening and reducing the amount of coffee I drink and replacing it with water.
A few simple steps but start small and aim big I guess...
It’s sounds like a very positive session. Well done for getting through it
The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
It does sound really positive! You are right, each mile starts with the smallest step....
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!