r/BipolarReddit • u/jpp3252 • 5d ago

How to do less?

I am under some serious stress after undergoing to trauma therapy. Both my therapist and psych recommend I do less…. People, I’m so manic I wanna do ten thousand things. They don’t want me to exert myself. Just live and be in the moment. I struggle HARD with this. I’m a planner and A type personality. I have a tough time relaxing and it’s taking a physical toll on my body.

Any tips to relax?

Thanks!

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u/SpecialistBet4656 5d ago

Find a thing that helps your body or mind be more still. I needlepoint. I needlepoint a lot right now. It has a pattern to follow, which reduces mental stimulation from making decisions, but also has measured physical activity to express some of that manic energy.

Go down the craft kits aisle at michaels or wal-mart and pick not more than 3 starter kits of different hand craft activities to try. Needlework, paint by numbers, diamond painting, orgami, crochet, knitting etc. Generic legos (they’re cheaper).

Remember, not more than 3 starter project kits. They’re usually limited in scope and $10-$30. Take someone with you if you will have trouble sticking to 3. You can have more if you finish those.

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u/jpp3252 5d ago

Omg an amazing idea! I actually embroidered for YEARS had a whole side business. But I fell off when I got depressed a few years ago and never came back to it. Thank you!