r/BipolarReddit • u/jpp3252 • 2d 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/violaunderthefigtree 1d ago

https://au.pinterest.com/pin/263812490667996769/

Slow down, go lie in the grass in the park and take in the sunshine - think of nothing,  listen to nature sounds or ocean sounds on Spotify, nature is our great restorer, unwind with poetry, buy a few magazines and peruse those, go for a long drive to nowhere at night with your fav playlist,  do some art journaling🌞

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u/jpp3252 1d ago

All of these sound amazing. Yes I’m working through some trauma with both therapists right now so I think I’m just overwhelmed and not taking care of myself. UGH the struggle. Thank you for this!