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Velourgeous

673d

Hi! Never posted on here before but wanted to reach out. I’m struggling a lot with OCD, MDD, ADHD, general anxiety and depression, and physical health (trying to lose weight without slipping back into old anorexia habits). I’m just wondering if anyone knows of a way to build habits day by day and not overwhelm yourself or burn out. I tend to succeed for a few days and then fall back into a black hole, especially with depression. I just can’t get out of bed or brush my teeth or do any of those things, and I had to move back home after graduating college. My OCD is currently most fixated on my sexual orientation, and I’ve been dealing with that since 2018, but pride month always triggers a spike. I’m so tired of dealing with all this, and my parents and I keep fighting because they don’t know how to help me but are frustrated with how lethargic and moody I’ve been. I am on meds and in talk therapy as well as CBT, but I just don’t know what to do from here.

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    • Velourgeous

      662d

      @spitebun that is awesome thank you so much for sharing!! I’m so glad that works for you :) I’m trying to do the same thing with swimming

    • spitebun

      664d

      Heyo! So I have a long history of anorexia and such and am currently a personal trainer that works with people who have disordered eating. In my personal experience, setting performance based goals and finding activity that you enjoy is more beneficial than focusing on weight. For me it is powerlifting and Jiu jitsu. I got into it and really enjoy it, I lost some weight, started feeling a lot more healthy and confident, but also was able to avoid a relapse! Try finding an active hobby or activity that you enjoy and let your body thrive through that

      • Velourgeous

        662d

        @spitebun that is awesome thank you so much for sharing!! I’m so glad that works for you :) I’m trying to do the same thing with swimming

    • E_belli

      671d

      If you're a list person, the app tiimo can be really beneficial. It allows you to break down tasks (like cleaning your room- break into parts like pick up floor, clean off desk, etc). And you can check off each task and (at least for me) makes me feel more accomplished if I can cross more things off my list and it makes tasks seem less daunting. It also allows you to make recurring lists for daily/weekly/monthly/certain day tasks and allows you to move a task to the next day is you don't finish. I don't mean for this to sound like a plug but I think it is really helpful at increasing productivity while also feeling like you did more things.

      • Velourgeous

        664d

        @E_belli Oh that is amazing thank you so much I am the queen of lists and will be downloading immediately!!

    • MorphingButterfly

      672d

      In terms of losing weight, all the research I’ve seen that attempting weight loss is generally not a healthy goal, especially if you have history of an eating disorder. I would think of other goals instead. Like say I want more energy- ok, what can help me do that- drink water, exercise, get adequate nutrition etc.

      • Velourgeous

        672d

        @MorphingButterfly thank you!! Yes both of your comments make a lot of sense. I hadn’t heard that name before but I am definitely on board for behavioral activation!! I hope you’re well today

    • MorphingButterfly

      672d

      For the depression I find medication and behavioral activation helpful. Behavioral activation is basically choose something to do and just do it start with one thing a day and then build up. I also find scheduling helpful, if I take a shower every other day, that is what I do. And it’s more this is what we do now then whether or not I feel like it.

      • figglebottom

        672d

        @MorphingButterfly i think where i went to we called it daily maintenance. idk if that’s what you mean by behavioral activation.

    • figglebottom

      673d

      if you’re not already doing crisis planning that helps. something like daily maintenance so you don’t fall deeper into episodes. there’s a lot of structure you can build around your life to help ease yourself back out of depression. honestly focus on what you can control and one thing at a time. i feel like you’re overwhelmed with everything it seems like a lot. if you’re actively in treatment do you feel like it’s not helping? i’m sorry your parents are all that understanding, that probably hurts.

      • Velourgeous

        673d

        @figglebottom thank you so much for this! I honestly have way too much to get through in 50 minute sessions so idk if I need to bump that way up or what but I’ll think of something. I had never heard of crisis planning in the mental health context but already found a pdf tht looks helpful so I will totally look into this I really appreciate it and you!

        • figglebottom

          673d

          @Velourgeous this made me smile 🥹

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