At one point in my mental illness career, I was a walking man. I constantly walked. The only way I could watch a movie or watch TV was to pace the floor in front of it. I miss that. I wanted to just walk my neighborhood today, but am afraid I will get to feeling unwell. I would hate to have one of my "episodes" away from home. I think I am off to pace the floor of my home. Back and forth. In my computer room and then into the den. I know it looks crazy, but I am the only one home. I feel I need this activity. I feel so slovenly. I need to feel like I am doing something good -- purposeful.
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It is obvious you have some nervous energy to get rid of and walking is a great way to do that.
If you are worried about walking around your neighborhood, then drive to a local park or recreation area with hiking trails! It will get you out of the house and give you a change of scenery. And I bet Maggie will LOVE all the new smells!
walk on Brother, walk on with your bad self!!!
B~
I used to do what I called "trailer trots" (cuz I lived in a trailer). I would trot/hike/run from one end to the other and back again. Sometimes for hours. So you're not alone.
sharyna
Andrew, I love your blog so much. While I don't have Schizophrenia, I do suffer from other mental illnesses. The latest being Agoraphobia. You are so lucky you can leave the house at all! It's a huge deal for me and I hate it. I was also just diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I am just too exhausted to live some days. I feel even more useless every day..which has of course, caused depression.
But when I read your blog, I don't feel quite so alone. You inspire me. Thank you. I can really relate to a lot of your social anxieties!
Take care
Tory
My sister walks lots in her home on bad weather days and when she is just not feeling like getting outside. I think she has figured out how many laps make a mile and such. It seems really normal to me
Hey if it works Bro, Do it!
"Do more of what works
Do less of what doesn't"
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