Posted by Noa on January 10, 2002, at 16:54:40
In reply to Re: terrible day, posted by finelinebob on January 10, 2002, at 11:22:36
You know, this reminds me of when I was in the hospital years and years ago. The hospital treatment was nothing to write home about but the managed care program, believe it or not (this was almost two decades ago before hmo's got the stinginess down to a science, and it was a not-for-profit health company), sent a psych. nurse to visit their patients in that hospital for additional help. She had me try to generate things I might enjoy--she used a huge checklist to stimulate the ideas. She had me make a list to put on my fridge when I got home so I could have it there to see for when I couldn't generate the ideas myself due to mood.
Also, I think thinking *small* is important. A friend once told me that she considers a day a "good" day if even just one tiny, little good thing happened that day. That has helped me sometimes. It helped me be more aware of some of the good moments during the day--really little things like when you and someone else (a stranger, a coworker, a friend, a family member--doesn't matter who) make a connection for a few seconds, like laughing at something funny together, or sharing an interesting thought. Or a bird singing. Or seeing something pretty. Or one task getting done. Or having a smooth commute to work. Like I said, THINK LITTLE.
And, I agree about having something to substitute. Like telling someone to not pay attention to something that is staring them in the face! You have to give them something else to look at instead.
Another thought, if you're up for it, that is, is whether you might enjoy doing a little bit of volunteer work in your community--something that would be enjoyable to you, not taxing.
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