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eudemonismSenior Contributor
I've been through some major highs and lows since i recieved my diagnosis. And by highs and lows i mean stages of good and bad health. Stages of working and unemployment. Bouts of depression and anxiety on a daily basis....I've had all sorts of stuff going on basically.
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Ali11Senior Contributor
There is a saying that rather than trying to focus on having a good day, look for the good in the day, no matter how small it is. We hope that your techniques are helping you calm down @eudemonism . 
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@eudemonism Sorry to hear your anxiety. Medication side fee to can be very bad. Good on you try to get onto something positive.
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@eudemonism I know it is not easy. I am still struggling with deep depression. We can only press on. Take care.
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Ali11Senior Contributor
It's interesting how big an impact doing little chores can have on our wellbeing, isn't it @eudemonism? Tony Robbins once said something about just being sure to make your bed each morning and have a shower or bath, just the action of getting up and doing both of those things can give you momentum to do something else. Not sure it works every day, but it makes some sense 
In your reflecting, are you writing the stages down or just doing a lot of thinking/meditating on past situations?
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
@Ali11yea i know... just processing everything basically ... trying to piece the jigsaw together...
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Ali11Senior Contributor
One day at a time @eudemonism Hope you're doing something kind for yourself this weekend.
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eudemonismSenior Contributor
@Meowmymy condition is constantly fluctuating and it's usually from one extreme to the other... it's not real good.. it definitely don't feel natural or normal to be experiencing this ... basically crawling from one day to the next and in desperate need of something to change. .
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@eudemonism Wish you the best to recover fully. It may just take time. I am not doing much these days, just hoping time will heal. I am not looking after myself well. Trying to look after mum. Keep faith. You will get there.
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