[GeeLuv]

Originally Posted by Mari

Hi,


Does exercise help?

In what ways does fasting work for you?



M

I'll answer quickly, but then I really need to go and start my day.

JOURNAL UPDATE-------

(This morning's update is that I slept until 1pm and I don't even go to bed that late either!! So, off to a bad start, IMO. Don't get to spend as much time on the internet this morning...although maybe that's a good thing. Lol)

CONTINUED ANSWER--------

So, when I was fasting, I couldn't sleep as well or for as long because I was too hungry or I just didn't need it (apparently you need less sleep when fasting, or so I've heard). It worked in that I was able to jump start weight loss again after struggling so much. But I got my period and stopped and tried starting again, but then I got sick and blah blah blah, haven't exactly done it again since.

Exercise can be an excellent mood booster as well as help with sleep quality and quantity (if needed). Unfortunately when I was in my anxious state a few years back, I began to worry about injuring myself during workouts (ie falling off the treadmill or dropping weights on my toes or I dunno. You get the picture). Then I got depressed and was already out of practice and just could not get much motivation to work out. Finally after lots of "encouragement" and the right interests I was having at the time (yoga, flexibility challenges) I decided I could start with that, some floor exercises where I could basically sit on my *** or stand with little or less intensity and still burn some calories, maintain strength and get back to being flexible again like I was in my "prime" years (I quote prime because while I was fit in some ways, I think I'm more fit now in other ways...like strength or at least healthier strength practices). Yeah, think that sums it up!

[GeeLuv]

Well, I overslept and was still tired but probably needed it because I guess I didn't sleep until after 2:30am...that's kinda late. And fingernail picking was keeping me up. Sigh! and I think I had some unpleasant dreams, but I must be repressing them because I only get glimpses and negative feelings. :/ Going to try to make the most of today though!


wanted to see the kitties again today and watch Lucifer. Looks like I'm not going to get time. :/

This might not make a lot of sense because I'm copying and pasting different thoughts throughout the day and distracted as I compile all this. oops!

[Dmom3005]

gee

I wanted to answer some of your questions. First I'm guessing a lot
of the reason your ADD wasn't caught is the same reason most
girls/women aren't. Its because you as a child weren't hyperactive.
I think some of the things you are doing right now are really good
for the way to handle ADD. I would suggest maybe going to the
library or calling the library and asking if they have the ADD book
for adults. I'm sorry I don't now its name.

Look into it. It can explain things to you some. Also talk to your
doctor about the medications for add, and see if they would recommend
one for you.

I think that would be a good start to learn more also.

Donna

[bizi]

classic bipolar mania symptoms. Obsessions and compulsions can be both OCD and bipolar you must sleep.
It has been stated before to not be on the computer or phone for at least an hour before bed time. It is too stimulating when you need to wind down and go to sleep. It is part of sleep hygiene.
thanks for checking in.
bizi
hugs
(((((((((HUGS)))))))))

[mymorgy]

will do.
love
bobby

[mymorgy]

it sounds like your meds aren't working.
bobby

[GeeLuv]

they definitely are to some extent. I mean, I'm mostly ok...i think I just get minor dips once in awhile. I have been offered a secondary med by my GP but I thought if I could change some environmental things, I might avoid it...I am tired right now, but I'm already better than yesterday, (I think) and it's not even a sunny day! But I dunno.

[GeeLuv]

I should probably say this in my thread, lol, but I didn't sleep well either. Hubs is worried about something and kept me up half the night worrying about him. I hope things go well for him today and we both get some sleep tonight. <3

[mymorgy]

maybe you shouldn't watch the show. dealing with fear is so hard! so much stress. I am glad you saw the kitties. How old are they?
bobby

[GeeLuv]

Yea I might not even get the time to finish although I got the gist of the plot anyway and was trying to prepare myself with some of the worst scenes, but not all are online. (You know, exposure therapy??...but yea, maybe I don't NEED to see all that so much. I think it's healthy to be disturbed somewhat, right? I mean, it makes us human!)

Anyway, the good stuff-kitties!!!!! Actually, I'm not really sure, t bh. They got Graybee when he was 2, I think, and that was maybe 5plus years ago?? Blackie they got a few years after at 2...but it seems like they've had him for almost 5 years already now, so... they're somewhere between 7-9, I'd guess. They still act so young though, I think.