I called my sister when I was perseverating over past unnecessary things like law clerk n lawyer
(the reason it became stronger is because I have to get a new lawyer as he wants to get papers signed n there is no parenting plan in place as my old lawyer had lied and said the court would not allow one)
Suicide ideation etc
Anyway basically I told her everything relevant eg cannot leave car ,
trying to get her advice
She literally signed me up (she googled n purchased it) for a painting class at a painting lounge
She said it's booked for 7.30 And I had an hour to get ready
Then I went n the brilliant part (her brilliance)
Is that no matter how much my brain was refusing n trying to short-circuit so I woould not go
My conscience succeeded N the therapy strategies ..in quelling it
Since my LITTLE (by 6 years) sister had BOUGHT it fr me I forced myself to go
Also she messaged me 'remembef to send me pictures!' etc
Anyway it lasted till 12 pm
My painting was not bad and it propelled me fr the rest of this week to be more productive
So if u guys have a bad mental health day/month see if u can call someone and get strategies and see if u can sign up for something where u are accountable to follow through
Even if someone doesn't pay like my sister did fr me, it cd be that u make plans against ur will to go somewhere with someone n make sure they know u need their support and encouragement.. then even if it's embarrassing to admit it all, getting out n doing g something fresh outside of your perseveration zone will really help re-calibrate your brain
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Take defeat as an urge to greater effort.
-Napoleon Hill