Emotional and mental exhaustion

I recently had an outpatient program that helped a lot with this. Observing my emotions without judgement. I journal what my thoughts and feelings are saying, how it’s making me feel physically, and making it clear that this is not good or bad and feeling this will help me heal. Reducing vulnerabilities is also a huge help when you feel low. Treat physical ailments- relieving physical pain, making sure you take your medication. Balancedeating- this can be overwhelming. Even just eating a fruit a day at first counts. Avoiding mood altering drugs- aka alcohol is only going to make you feel worse because it’s a depressant and weed, avoid masking your symptoms with it. Balanced sleep- 8 hours a night at least 4 nights per week is the standard. Exercise- even just a 10 minute walk counts and it’s so worth it

Oh no, I never said no weed. I implied moderation. You can consume THC like a PRN anxiety med and then address the thoughts and feelings healthily when you are calm and relaxed. However, you can also consume too much weed and be stoned out of your mind to avoid the thoughts and feelings. I myself prefer weed over PRN anxiety meds.

I take my meds. I don’t drink or smoke anything. I try to get 8 hours of sleep but it’s been toss and turn lately and I always take my meds. The observing without judgement is difficult for me and not assigning good or bad when you clearly feel bad is really hard but I can try that. I appreciate your response.

Mindfulness, grounding skills and TIPP skills maybe?

Idk about the weed in this comment … pharmaceuticals are only fda approved Street drugs.. but that’s just my opinion .. I’ve smoked before during a bad ocd trip. Overthinking mixed and mashed severally well with anxiety .. and it helped calm my mind down very well.. and the anxiety and thinking just stopped .. I was at peace with myself .. but as far as the other stuff you said that sounds good! I gotta write in a journal I’ve been told by many but haven’t done ever .