[ADVICE] the evil, vicious cycle
Ok, so my counsellor says I need to get some "fresh air" (que?) and some "exercise" (double que?) as these will improve my mood.
And here comes the vicious cycle - I used to love going to the gym and playing sport and swimming etc, but since my depression and everything set in, I just don't wanna do it :cry:
But my counsellor thinks (and I suspect she's right) that once I start, the positive reinforcement cycle will kick in, and I'll enjoy it and get happy hormones from doing it, which will lead me to wanting (or at least, being happier) to do it more, which will make it easier to rebuild the habit, etc.
Then there will be daily exercise, love, bunnies and unicorns farting rainbows all over the shop.
But - how to start?
I've asked DH to just make me go for a walk with him and DS every day after work - doesn't happen.
I've ordered myself to do it ... doesn't happen ...
I've put my beloved crosstrainer in front of the telly - it just leads to me not watching telly ...
It's always too cold or too hot or impending rain or I need to do housework or play with DS or have an early night, or I'm just wrecked from my day at work ... I just don't want to do it ...
This isn't just about loosing a few kilos - I need to do it for my mental wellbeing ... I know that ... so why don't I?
How did you?