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GoodMorning All! Anyone have any useful tips on what to do when you are physically, mentally, and emotionally drained?
GoodMorning All! Anyone have any useful tips on what to do when you are physically, mentally, and emotionally drained?
Also, taking a shower from head to toe.
Im not very good at this either but maybe try breathing techniqueās that calm you down from ur distress which could result in you getting more energy to do things you like? Havenāt tried this yet sadly so idk if it works
Maybe you need a change of scenery for a few days? I just came back from a short holiday and it really helped get me out of my head. You can maybe take a Friday and Monday off, have a chill day at home on the Friday when you sleep in, go for a walk or a run, and pack your stuff, and then you can go away a couple of days, come back on the Monday. Keeping it all at a chill pace, and you donāt need to go far. I say this as someone who almost never takes holidays. I really underrate them for some reason. š¤·š»āāļø
@Pudu OCD OCD or not, we all need to relax and recharge sometimes.
Change your handle from Miserable š to something more upbeat, the power of positive vibes and suggestions can help a little. Also stay properly hydrated, that I at times overlook and it really does have influences physically and emotionally and mentally.
Deep breath meditation. šš»šš»
Prayer and reading the Bible.
@RMO2023 Not everyone is of the same religion or is even religious at all.
@Anonymous I get it. But that's what helped me.
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Practicing mindfulness helps me a lot. Iāll go sit outside and look at the trees, imagine how they feel to the touch, how it might smell. Also the clouds, how I imagine theyād feel if you could just walk on them, etc. I do it a lot on my ride home after work and itās a nice reset. Also, practicing self care. Take a bath with lavender Epsom salts, do a face mask, put on your favorite show and relax!
Having a bit of an interesting time lately, feeling like I am on a roller coaster because every day has been a bit different. Yesterday was a pretty good day, my anxiety was low and intrusive thoughts were easier to work past. What I noticed was although anxiety was low, I still felt overwhelmed by thoughts sporadically throughout the evening. This morning I had some intense feelings after waking up, but find myself almost in the same place again. Any tips or tricks that have worked for you on managing through thoughts with low anxiety?
Iāve been feeling a little bit better these past few days but today itās been very stressful for me having a lot of hard thoughts and unable to release tension mentally giving me a headache and feelings of panic. Having a hard time connecting with reality. Any ideas or suggestions on how to grab myself and release tension?
I wanted to share with you guys some of the things that have helped me in the past few weeks! If youāre open to it, maybe try a few and see how you feel! First I would really recommend leaning on God. If youāre not a believer you may be skeptical but if youāve never tried to read the Bible, prayer or even just talking with God, I would recommend so much! My relationship with God has gotten so much better through this terrible illness and in turn I have noticed a lot of positivity, I feel substantially better since Iāve been trying to bring this to God instead of worry about it myself. If you can give your worries to God and learn to have faith that he is with you, loves and forgives you. You have a great step towards recovery and even just a more positive life. Next, try going outside! I know it sounds kinda dumb but I mean it! Some of my best days started with just going outside, reading a book and or listening to music. I went out and tanned, ate some fruit with some lemonade and read āGirl Wash Your Faceā it was a great book! I would spend HOURS and it helped me so much! Take a walk, hike, etc.! This leads into the next thingā¦READING! I recently bought the new book ādonāt believe everything you thinkā and the workbook and it is amazing! This also applies to reading your Bible and other books, specially ones targeting self help and things like that! Another thing is fitness! Try out the gym, I know there is days that you just canāt bring yourself to get up but in those days, make yourself go to the gym! Even if you just go walk on the treadmill or bike! Anything is better than nothing! Keep yourself active, I promise it will make you feel better! Find a good podcast! I have been listening to (The OCD Stories on Spotify), sometimes Iāve even listened while I was going to sleep and let it play through the night! Go on YouTube and follow Chrissie Hodges, NOCD and look for other people who help! Go on instagram and follow Chrissie Hodges, NOCD, iocdf, sincerelyocd, recoverocd, letstalk.ocd, my lovely ocd and there are so many more! Find good music! Again Iām going to bring up worship music some of my favs being ( I Thank God, Move of God, Hard fought Hallelujah, The Truth, Made for more, Thy Will, and there is so many more!) if you would like I can share my playlist! But overall music is so helpful and if you are not a believer or want something different I would recommend songs by Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Rihanna, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson, even Billy Joel, Queen, Beck, and things of that nature that are gonna get you PUMPED UP! Lastly, hang out with PEOPLE! Donāt let OCD rule your life, put your ocd in a box best you can and go live your life! Get lunch with a friend, join a bible study, go get a massage, even just meet up with a friend and talk in a parking lot while shoving your face with fast food! You NEED interaction as much as you donāt want to! I know some of these are hard, some is triggering or youāre nervous that youāre gonna spiral, but step out of your comfort zone! Thatās the way to get better! Do things that make you feel uncomfortable, the things that are unknown, the things you used to do before this! You can still live and love your life you donāt have to keep just āsurvivingā! And this isnāt a fix all, trust me I still have my days where Iām like nope Iām staying in bed and crying, but you need to push yourself! No one is coming to hold your hand and walk you out of this, you have to want to help yourself too! And you can do that! I know itās scary and uncomfortable but you got this! Weāre gonna kick some OCD butt! I hope you find this helpful and I wish you the most luck! Comment if you have questions and whatnot! š«¶
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