What can I do to stay sane?

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.

I think it is not your fault. You didn’t do anything wrong.

It’s beyond your control, but I still think you can get better.

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. :slightly_smiling_face:

are u on meds? have u?

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