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Making order out of chaos

MDTSenior Contributor

Making order out of chaos

hey forum

I think this a thread that I want to make because it is inspired by a book I'm reading at the moment

I think there is a lot of chaos in our lives due to mental illness so I think making a forum on things that work for us would be a good idea

I will start with an example from self care:

When I feel overwhelmed and worried and concerned about myself and my life I always must remember that I am better than where I ever was about 7 months ago

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MDTSenior Contributor

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Any recommendations @Former-Member?

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Sophia1Senior Contributor

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@Former-Member wrote:

I have found that listening too quality classical music brings order the chaos of my mental illness.

hello @Former-Member and all others reading

yes most definitely....I particularly love the wind and string instruments.....

Sophia

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MDTSenior Contributor

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Hi forumites

Havent posted on this thread for a while. Just wanted to post some stuff.

Lately I have been trying to come to terms with my MH and how it has changed. It's changed because of the circumstances around my life changing too.

I think I am learning about how it changes according to what's going on for me. I've had some changes in my life this year and how my MH changes with it has been part of navigating that journey. Dating, work, planning ahead and such seem to be effected.

Was wondering if others experiences the same?

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utopiaSenior Contributor

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@MDT. I have been so impressed by what you have achieved this year. Little steps. Big steps and Huge steps. And you got through them all.

If you keep doing these things, bit by bit - I can see you succeeding in all areas of your life.

Me - I haven't been doing my 'to do list' - the things that are meant to help lead a better life with MDD. So now I'm back in hospital. Maybe one day I'll learn how to step out of my comfort zone like you have

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TABSenior Contributor

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That sounds very positive @MDT and yes it is a circle re mh and circumstances One affects the other

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SmcSenior Contributor

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@MDT, I know forward planning is one thing that's completely out the window for me. We've had so many occasions where plans have been thrown out the window at the last minute due to some crisis or another, and now I find myself really struggling to commit to anything until a few days before it needs to happen,"just in case" we can't do it.

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MDTSenior Contributor

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sorry to hear you are in hospital @utopia
Are you okay? Are you safe atm ?

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MDTSenior Contributor

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YEah I know what you mean @Smc
I've done that this year with some stuff. Even last year and the year before.
I think commitment is one of those things that we can struggle with when we have MH.
The few days before thing is good though. I like that idea. IT's practical and useful. Not too much but not too little.

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MDTSenior Contributor

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the circle of life @TAB
or Chronicles of Life (or @TAB) ..... 😛

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TABSenior Contributor

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..hu ..hah 😸😇🤡 @MDT lol
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