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overcoming lethargy & pessimism

overcoming lethargy & pessimism

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Yes - being a Schizophrenic - all the past 'SICK' years have taught me to be keep myself busy - Mentally if not Physically !!! Being MENTALLY

ACTIVE would be the right word or phrase - Counsellors would like to use also ...

Fine, if you or somebuddy you know is feeling let down or withdrawn from normal Social Interaction - and is also not willing to Volunteer - i believe -

a very good STARTING POINT SHOULD WELL BE START DOING WHAT YOU LOVE DOING -

A S A P ...

YOU WILL SOON SEE & DISCOVER - THERE ARE SO MANY INTERESTING THINGS YOU CAN START RIGHTAWAY - YES ...

SAY FOR INSTANCE - PORTRAIT PAINTING OR ART WORK OR EVEN GOOD CRAFT WORK

buy a good canvas board & a paint pallete - and START YOUR ART WORK - RIGHTAWAY ...

Then sky's the limit - on what YOU CAN DO ... You will no doubt find these pursuits quite FULFILLING & POSSIBLY PAYING TOO !!!

But START YOU MUST --- DOING WHAT YOU LOVE WILL ALWAYS BE A VERY GOOD STARTING POINT - no doubts !!!

So here's Wishing you the very best in your PURSUITS YOU LOVE DOING ...

CHEERS !!! !!!

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Re: overcoming lethargy & pessimism

Hi @Rio, thanks for your post and welcome to the Forum. That sounds like a hard-earned philosophy and good advice. Finding enjoyable ways to keep busy, particularly ones that can also provide a sense of achievement, is something that most people would benefit from.

What are the ways you choose to keep yourself mentally busy?

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I've had had a 'BEAUTIFUL MIND' that works so well Creatively - i have been 'brainstorming' it - COINING "PORTMANTEAUS" - like say "VITALMINS" / "CASHREWD" / "FLAVOURITES" ( FAVOURITES + FLAVOUR ) / 'CRUSAID(ERS)' 'CONAFFECTIONERY'/ 'AMPOWER' & so many others - & i have even offered several of them to my BANK for owning them outright - that GOD WILLING can fetch some cash for my near & dear ones !!! These are all my sole Copyrights ofcourse & I have been advised to treat them as my Intellectual Property ( IP ) !!!

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Hi @Rio,

I love your spirit, and enjoyed reading your posts.

For my own part, THANK YOU most genuinely for what (for me) is a timely reminder. I realise in reading this thread that it's so easy to get caught up in the gritty business of trying to get support and paying attention to our treatment, and forget to pay attention to whatever energy we're putting back into Life, and the form that takes. I do need to pay more attention to that, and you've inspired me. Thanks so much! 😉

I love your combo-words. I got a great smile out of them, because they're so clever, and I can really hear what they're saying.

All the best,

Aonaran

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@Rio

Sometimes it is enthusiasm and a rush of ideas that takes us out our lethargies. They are great words ... hope you do get money ... Please can I borrow some?

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