I’ve been here before, starting a routine, doing reasonably well at it, and managing to stay reasonably sane for a decent period of time. Cutting out triggers, like the news, helps.
Looking back on the times I’ve been relapsing, it is hard to imagine how I ever got into such a state. It just seems to creep up on me, and before I know it, I am in it, and perceiving a world against me.
How can I avoid this and stay sane indefinitely? What do I do wrong in order to get back into such a state?
My current theory is to add some regular exercise. I think it can help in the long run. Sounds like your half way there. Keep on the meds…keep stress low. Stress really is the deal breaker for me.
Maybe you can do a little bit more things. Like, get out of the house, walking, or getting something to eat so that you can drive around…if you have a car. Most of the time try to get out of the house. Just try and not to over do it.
We have a cyclical nature. We ebb and flow. So, what you can do is to see the low times coming and prepare for them. I have the hobby of Word Seek magazine that never fails to stimulate my mind. So I keep a stash of them and pull them out during a lull. Know what gives you a lift and be prepared.