DP/DR driving me nuts

[fishman65]

DP is horrible fishman and it's a sign to give the mind a rest. That doesn't mean do nothing, but turn to stuff that gives you pleasure or has a calming effect on the mind. Sleep helps too. So no, the door cleaning isn't necessarily the answer. Only if it gives you pleasure.
Maybe try some of new games in NMP Arcade fishman.
I've even been known to sit down with a sticker book.
And when we get better weather days it will certainly help.
Just remember this feeling passes. x

Thank you Carnation that's a lovely post Isn't DP supposed to be the brain's way of shielding us from trauma? It doesn't feel very comforting though does it. I can't really say cleaning gives me pleasure, often it doesn't look any different afterwards. I think I'm using it as a distraction, so maybe I will take a look at the new games. I did play on one.

[pulisa]

I'm only trying to make you smile, Fishman...I don't take anxiety lightly..but I've always found that the puns come more easily when I'm under a lot of stress myself. I'm just a bit weird

I remember having those polio- vaccine flavoured sugar lumps..Can you imagine the uproar now if children had those?

[Carnation]

Lol Pulisa, you certainly make me laugh

[fishman65]

I'm only trying to make you smile, Fishman...I don't take anxiety lightly..but I've always found that the puns come more easily when I'm under a lot of stress myself. I'm just a bit weird

I remember having those polio- vaccine flavoured sugar lumps..Can you imagine the uproar now if children had those?

I know Pulisa, you're not weird though I can't remember the sugar lumps, only the time my daughter had it. She was a few months old and made such a racket. When I had mine straight after I could see why.

[Carnation]

You're not weird Pulisa

Yes, fishman you are right about DP being a state of protection to the brain which seems strange became you think the opposite and think you are losing your mind.
The same with nightmares and bad dreams happening to deal with your trauma and stress while you sleep.
Fishman I find a good balance in your day helpful when like this. Regular meals, good rest, gentle exercise, playtime, listening to music or watching a film, self care and a good quota of sleep.
The jobs can wait while your mind takes a break.

[fishman65]

You're not weird Pulisa

Yes, fishman you are right about DP being a state of protection to the brain which seems strange became you think the opposite and think you are losing your mind.
The same with nightmares and bad dreams happening to deal with your trauma and stress while you sleep.
Fishman I find a good balance in your day helpful when like this. Regular meals, good rest, gentle exercise, playtime, listening to music or watching a film, self care and a good quota of sleep.
The jobs can wait while your mind takes a break.

Actually sleep, you're so right about that Carnation. I don't get enough of it. Too often on going to bed I read my book (Ken Follet's 'The Evening and the Morning' right now), but instead of sleeping I go on to youtube and listen to music. I rarely get 8 hours because my fitbit keeps telling me. My exercise is intense too, I'm on the advanced level of 4by4's over-50s workouts.

[Carnation]

Have you ever had a foot soak fishman? Don't knock it til you've tried it. You might think you are wearing a new pair of feet. ��

[fishman65]

Have you ever had a foot soak fishman? Don't knock it til you've tried it. You might think you are wearing a new pair of feet. ��

Only when I have a bath Carnation. I'd need a big bowl, size 14s.

[AntsyVee]

Only when I have a bath Carnation. I'd need a big bowl, size 14s.

Are you Sideshow Bob, and the whole social anxiety thing is just a cover???

[fishman65]

Are you Sideshow Bob, and the whole social anxiety thing is just a cover???

You've rumbled me Vee