counseling day 2

So today was my second session and I got to see my psychologist today. I found out that I can now see the psychiatrist at the counseling center for my prescription! I don't have to worry about finding one in Rochester or trying to get a doctor to prescribe me the right medication that won't put me in the hospital. I get to see her in 2 weeks so I have a little bit of time.

My psychologist mainly help me come up with more and better coping techniques for stress. One that she said seems to work really well is doing things with your hands. I forgot about that one. So I am going to start doing more crafts. I am going to try to take up yoga or pilates again. I think that a big part of my anxiety is having no patience. The Family video has exercise dvds for free so that's a quick and easy access. I am going to try to do it just once a month and see how that goes.

We talked about the losses again and I made it through with out crying and I actually felt good talking this time. We also talked about TWLOHA coming to Brockport in December.

Once again, I dreaded going to my session but I was so glad when I got there. I count on that time. I need that time. I need to spend more time in self care and forcing myself to do things that are good for me like exercising and socializing. They are some of the best ways to fight and prevent the depression side of Bipolar as well as some type of meditating/calming relief like yoga. That is also good for the anxiety and irritation part of the hypo part of Bipolar as well. So much of the treatment and keys to fighting against the depression and more dangerous parts of hypo are cognitive and behavioral.

You can't give in to the negative thoughts or you actions will be negative. When bad things get in your face you need to push it out of the way and say that it has to go and make it go away. You need to work on replacing the bad thoughts with positive ones. There is always a silver lining and that is what need to be focused on in order to turn the bad experience into a golden opportunity. Everything can be used for good but, you have to make that conscious decision that you are going to have a good day and you are going to find the good in things, no matter what. You can't fill your self with negative or filthy shows and songs and any type of media. You have to actively choose to filter what goes into your mind and only allow good things.

Baby steps are the key. Start off with one little step at a time and eventually you will be able to take a steady pace. Make a schedule or check list and give yourself little rewards when you accomplish the tasks. I let myself have a nice starbucks or some type of specialty drink after I go to my sessions. If I stay up to finish my work, I sleep in the next day. Simple little things are all it takes to give that little boost of motivation.

Until next time,

Stop the Bleeding
Rescue is Possible
Love is the Movement

-EricaFaith