Disappointered
Enlightened
- Sep 21, 2020
- 1,283
Dishwasher and laundry are also big achievements for me so i can relate.
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BitterlyAlive
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- Apr 8, 2020
- 1,635
Yeah, tbh they're exhausting chores to do.
sufferingalways
Avoiding flashing images, epilepsy.
- Apr 26, 2020
- 550
Hi, I am not far off that place myself. It's so frustrating it pisses me off. How do you cope with the being unable part?
NeverEndingProblem
Member
- Oct 14, 2020
- 24
Small things count. Small things are doable, and repeatable...
I did some exercise today in my room today (press-ups, knee bends etc). Even though this is not much, if I keep having these small 'victories' it all adds up. So tommorrow Ill do some more... and maybe Ill go for a walk etc....Note: I haven't done any exercise all year and I have got a short 'buzz' out of achieving something, its taking my mind off depression temporarily .
Chupacabra 44
If boredom were a CTB method, I would be long gone
- Sep 13, 2020
- 710
I try and accept that it's part of my flaw. I have tried to analyze why it is that it takes me so long to be able to get started with some of these things, and I suspect in part it has something to do with addiction to compulsive worry. Perhaps worrying about cleaning, laundry, etc., helps distracts my mind from bigger issues.
I have little things that I put off indefinitely because they intimidate me, then grow to epic proportions in my mind and i can't face them easily.
sufferingalways
Avoiding flashing images, epilepsy.
- Apr 26, 2020
- 550
Okay thank you. My delays are due to physical exhaustion. My buddy helps when he's home (which will be more, now there's another lockdown). Although he's exhausted as well so we procrastinate until one of us is able to shift their tired arse.
BitterlyAlive_
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- Dec 8, 2020
- 2,394
Continuing my old thread. Today I've emptied the dishwasher and opened the curtains in my room.
painoflife
Arcanist
- Jul 27, 2019
- 491
Every victory is a step forward. No matter how big or small it seems to you at the time, it will all help.
kappa
Experienced
- Apr 2, 2019
- 233
Something that helps me with small victories is to write down the little things I do in a day.
Making lists always depressed me, especially when I didn't get everything done.
So I started writing everything I did, as descriptive as possible. Instead of "laundry" it could be washed blankets/work clothes, etc. If you fold them write that down too. I even wrote if I had a snack since I struggle to eat enough.
Hopefully this will help someone. If I get the motivation to clean I also will set a stop watch with a goal of 15 min, and can easily make it to 45 min without looking.
Making lists always depressed me, especially when I didn't get everything done.
So I started writing everything I did, as descriptive as possible. Instead of "laundry" it could be washed blankets/work clothes, etc. If you fold them write that down too. I even wrote if I had a snack since I struggle to eat enough.
Hopefully this will help someone. If I get the motivation to clean I also will set a stop watch with a goal of 15 min, and can easily make it to 45 min without looking.
BitterlyAlive_
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- Dec 8, 2020
- 2,394
