So What Has Helped So Far??

[Mark]

Hi all,

Just thought I'd try and get some info sharing going on what people have found useful in helping alleviate symptoms.
So come on don't be shy, there are no right or wrong answers, just have a little post...go on...  +=-

For me regular exercise has helped a lot and medication has played its part too  *()

 $%^

[Ezel]

Things that help me ....

My dogs  *() who pick up on my mood and my cat when she's in a nice mood  $^*
Swimming when I have the time
Writing when I get motivated but when I do I find it hard to stop
Music

[Flea]

Hi all,

Just thought I'd try and get some info sharing going on what people have found useful in helping alleviate symptoms.
So come on don't be shy, there are no right or wrong answers, just have a little post...go on...  +=-

For me regular exercise has helped a lot and medication has played its part too  *()

 $%^

Exercise and meds too (now I have got over the initial, horrible side effects).  If I do exercise where I get out of breath and my heart rate goes up, I tend to feel better as it gets rid of the adrenalin created when I get anxious and helps calm me.  Though making myself go to the gym is horrendous, I really don't want to go - but I make myself, as I know it will help me...

[heatherm2211]

I think the main thing that has made me feel happier is just having 'Me' time!

Spend some time doing something you really enjoy, or if its a really bad day, just make sure you take care of yourself and get some rest, and try again the next day.

Like I really love reading sometimes, and just getting comfy in my bed on my laptop, singing along to karaoke's or instrumentals on youtube, playing the Sims 2 or going on Facebook and being nosey  Haha  *()

Sometimes being with your friends can help too, because you can get away from being inside all day, and just try your best to have a laugh and get away from it all.

Doing exercise or going to the Gym can help a lot too, not only is it good for you but it makes you feel good about yourself because you've pushed yourself to do something good with your time :) It's just doing it thats the problem! I've been trying to get out of a lazy mind set recently!

So I guess just do something you enjoy, but make sure you've got a good balance on having fun and you're 'priorities' like work or cleaning the house etc, a fair share of both is pretty good 

Take care everyone! xx