I am guessing that everyone that should have has already turned their clocks back one hour.
And that means that the clock in my kitchen and the clock in my car are now correct again.
Why don't I just take the few minutes it would take to set those clocks correctly every six months? That is another thing that my depression and anxiety do, they fill my head with "laters". I can always do it later, do it next time, do it tomorrow.
Then there are the times my brain tells me that if I DO do something, then something bad will happen. If I change the clock in the car, then the car will stop working. If I turn back the kitchen clock, it will break.
Such is the joy of depression and anxiety thrown together. Time and again I tell myself that I will push those "laters" and "ifs" out of my head and do what I really want to do. But they always pop back in.
The only time I can do exactly what is needed is when I am caring for my pets. They force me to be in the here and now. Time and again they ground me when I am anxious and give me a reason to get out of bed when I am depressed.
Do you have thoughts that keep you from doing the simplest of tasks?
Do you have pets that act as your therapy?
No pets. Grandchildren are my therapy. But I do enjoy watching the birds at the feeders in the backyard.
ReplyDeleteYes, grandchildren are wonderful therapy! Where I used to live I had a bird feeder on my porch and would watch them all the time. It's something I really miss. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Deleteyes I get anxious over turning the calendar over to a new page. it feels like this momentous chore and until I get it done I feel this strong anxiety I don't understand. and I do have pets that focus me. they need their walks and food and schedule. sometimes cleaning up after them is anxierty producing, but the love and anti anxiety effects of them themselves far out weighs it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment, michele! I, too, get anxious about turning the calendar's page. Often I don't do it until it's time to change it two months or more. I am so glad that you have your pets to soothe you. They really help.
DeleteMy dogs are amazing. They get me out of bed too and keep me on my toes. If it wasn't for them I would be lost. I love them so much.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so glad that you have them, Inna! I bet they are wonderful! I agree with you in that I would be lost without mine, too. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment telling us about your guys!
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