Some goal setting, and more discussion of mental health

[countessdeweird]

After what feels like a very long and guilty pause, I have finally caught up with the flist. I love that feeling of relief and satisfaction that being up to date on something brings

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[countessdeweird]

Thanks <3 Last time I tried ADD meds I was also on antidepressants and a bunch of other stuff, and finding a balance of everything took forever. It's good for me to be reminded that finding the right meds can happen, even if it takes a while.

[kysanndra]

Pinterest can be so addicting!

[countessdeweird]

I always seem to end up with a million tabs open as I try to chase down sources and extra information about images. It just sucks me right in!

[kysanndra]

ME TOO! XD

[countessdeweird]

Definitely agree about the organisation! I have a file on my computer which I update a few times a day with my list of things that need doing and things that I want to do. Before I started doing that I'd forget important stuff all the time because I just had too much going on and I'm a total scatterbrain if I don't make a strong effort not to be.

Medications are not always forever. I've been off antidepressants and anti-anxiety meds for a few years now, and although they were very helpful when I needed them I was relieved when I could stop. It brings its own adjustment period, of course...

[countessdeweird]

Most of it is self-inflicted! The work stuff needs doing, but the rest of it is all by choice. I guess the housecleaning is also a duty thing- I'm trying to live like a Responsible Grown Up and reclaim my house from the creeping invasion of hoarding demons from the mess dimension, but I'm not very good at it. I'm just not a naturally tidy person. It's honestly a mystery to me how anybody who works full time manages to keep their house tidy!

[countessdeweird]

Fair enough, but I'm not into drugs myself and also I dislike the sensation of smoking. I can imagine how it would help though.

Hmmm, now that I think about addiction and calming down and so on, it's occurred to me that I could probably make more practical use out of my tea drinking habit. Perhaps whenever I want to start a new project I should sit down and have a cuppa instead - I could really use that lovely relaxed feeling from getting my caffeine hit :D