Stability. But what do you still struggle with?

[Butterfly]

For me it’s showering. I used to shower every day. But now I will go as long as a week without washing my hair ( I do shower in between). I also used to straighten my hair and put on makeup every day. I very rarely do this, mostly only for a special occasion.

What do you struggle with?

 

[Aurelia]

The same things as you. And also having to go out most times. I've become a bit too comfortable inside the house. I'm not sure if it makes me nervous or what, but I don't typically find it enjoyable anymore, and I just get this feeling of dread when going out.

 

[Butterfly]

@Aurelia im also struggling with my memory and my cognition seems a bit slow

 

[Aurelia]

@Aurelia im also struggling with my memory and my cognition seems a bit slow

Are you on a benzo by any chance?

 

[Butterfly]

Are you on a benzo by any chance?

No im not. I do have diazepam PRN but I rarely use it.

 

[Aurelia]

No im not. I do have diazepam PRN but I rarely use it.

Well, I know Xanax has caused memory problems for me before from just a single use. Not sure about diazepam, though.

 

[MisterBGone]

Maybe mentioning some of these things with your p-doc, in regards especially the memory & cognition troubles (if they don't already know) might prove useful, @Butterfly ? I once was on a psych medication, and it may have been Abilify, but I just can't remember? Anyway, it was determined by my psychiatrist that it was causing, "for me!" ('A disruption, in cognitive functioning...)
& actually, or in reality, the only reason I was on that one in the first place, is that they'd put me on it after one of my (or during, I guess) pysch ward visits. I'd suppose then, he'd thought, well let's just see how this goes. I, or my brain &/or body, did not like it at all. Again, little to no relevance with yours, or anyone else's case specifically (in regards that particular med). As I'm sure you know. . .

@Aurelia ~not sure if you're anything like me, but I'd try to not get too (overly) comfortable with staying in the home. And never going out. Depending on how all other things are going, psychiatrically, or psychologically--metnally, I guess... it can lead to greater, or as in, more severe things; like Agoraphobia, now I've already forgotten the other one. In my (last) case, it got so bad & to the point where I was bordering on the realm, of what I'd probably thought was catatonia. But thankfully, and for goodness sake. Was not~* _in the end!

 

[Shinzon1]

Diet. The pandemic and years of heavy drinking seemed to fry my ability to cook. Other then that I seem to function pretty normally these days.

 

[puffymilk]

For me it’s showering. I used to shower every day. But now I will go as long as a week without washing my hair ( I do shower in between). I also used to straighten my hair and put on makeup every day. I very rarely do this, mostly only for a special occasion.

What do you struggle with?

Pretty much the same thing... Showering and taking care of my appearance (skincare, makeup, etc). Most of the time I just don't care anymore. Also, cleaning.

 

[Pebble mouse]

Cleaning, and cooking for me. I get cleaners as I am disabled. Same with the cooking (I get meals delivered). Thank god for the NDIS.

 

[seabird]

Paying attention and focusing, finishing the work to complete my goals.

 

[Lane]

It's exercising, or just plain ole walking. I look in shape, but I worry now that my muscles will atrophy because I don't even walk. It's simple right? Put on a pair of sneakers and go. But I just don't get my ass of the couch. I like to think I want to be in connection body, mind and spirit and this doesn't contribute to that.