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Hey @utopia - a big day out for you. Sometimes we sleep when there's not much else to fill our day. Perhaps you could join @Former-Member and do some decluttering.

I had to laugh at my daughter who chastises me for buying multiple grocery items when they are on special. She told me this morning that she likes the minimalistic look - (then paused and continued) - in the living areas. I did point out that these items were in cupboards.

Obviously that philosophy doesn't apply to her bedrooom or bathroom. I gave her the bedroom with the ensuite so I didn't have to venture in there too often.

Hi @utopia - that's good sleep advice from your psychiatrist. I did a sleep program a while ago and I'll pass on a few things I learnt:

• Never take naps no matter how tired you are during the day
• Go to sleep and get up at the same time every day so you establish a routine
• If you go to bed and can't sleep get up and do some light activity like cleaning or reading then try again but still get up at the same time in the morning - don't sleep in
• Work out how much sleep you need - eight hours maximum for an adult (some people can get by on as little as four hours a night)

I found it really helpful - I can give you the details if you want.

Hi @utopia - how are you feeling after your big day out yesterday? Still recovering? Got any plans? Next appointment? Just being a cockatoo?

@utopia. Awake is good. Magic pill - hmmmm? Not sure if there is one. Existing is okay for today. Doing something is a good idea. Just have to work out what. That's the tricky part.

I have a heap more cockatoo pics so you better be around for a long time yet.

Hey @utopia. I am still struggling with much of the same as you. The thing that has helped me the most this year has been going to a psychosocial program once or twice a week. These are days I have to get up for and get going on and I get out of my head. The one I'm doing now I actually really enjoy and have found I look forward to it.

I dont think it matters what is is but having something that you have to get up and going a few times a week helps lots. For me that has to be something I commit to and don't want to let down anyone by not going. Is there something in your town or surrounding ones that you could do or join even if it's only an hour a week?

Thinking of you and knowing how tough it is being hostage to 4walls and an overwhelming amount of jobs to be done when it's hard to see the point.

Sending hugs your way 💜🤗💐

PS @utopia I was thinking of a land care group or history group or something that might be interesting and rewarding. I'm not sure what is your way but there are often groups in towns that are involved in landcare projects.