Can't get up

@sol_87 @I'm studying a bachelor in website design online. I knew some coding but It's great to stretch the creative side and get a grounding in good design and all the tools out there.

Early days yet but it has kept me going when little else did.

I need to use my brain cells for something other than anxiety.

But if you haven't studied for a long time It's worthwhile starting at TAFE. It took me a long time to get my learning skills back after 10 years of illness and heavy meds. Just being able to focus for the hour long classes was really really hard to start with.

I started just being happy to get through a subject. I still really struggle to finish a subject when especially sick but when I do I generally do pretty good.

The first thing is to find something that you are really interested in.

The most important thing is to stick with it and keep picking yourself up when you fall.

Do you have an idea of what you want to study?

Roast Chicken was yummy if a bit salty. Veggies were already roasted and just heated up so not too complicated.

Chicken Parma sounds yummy too.

Thanks so much, @Little_Leopard

I do feel a little better this evening. Thank you.

And yes, I think the forums are a really positive form of social connection, even though we aren't talking in person. It is still a powerful form of connection.

How are you doing today?

So great to see you online and connecting with others @sol_87 . For me, I know back when I was a regular forums member, connecting with others really did support my mental health.

@sol_87 @It is fun and always changing. I'm studying now in the hope that I'll be well enough to work when I'm skilled up. Sounds like you are all up on the focus thing. Do you have an idea of what you want to study further?

@sol_87 Yes and sometimes there is an ease in not having to have the in person contact. It there is no pressure to mask hide things about yourself.

Im having a really good night, thank you. I have had some intense days and I’m starting to relax. I’m proud of myself for sticking it through and starting to feel good.

what things do you usually do to get through harder times?

What are you up to tonight?

As my world gets darker, and smaller and colder, it gets harder to get up and get moving. Walking to the shops feels like some kind of Herculean effort. It is so not like me.

And my whole body aches with a kind of malady that is familiar and yet surprising in its force.

The urge to 'do nothing' all day is not going to help this mood to lift. But neither is continuing to live my life in this way.

Something has to give.

I'm completely at the moment.

Joined SANE to - I guess - create an emergency kit of sorts, to help support myself and my daughter through the rough spots.

Best to do it when things are good, right?

Saw that you were struggling and related so I wanted to help.