In my practice as a life coach, I’ve found that one of the most effective ways to help people cope with depression and anxiety is by using Spoon Theory.
Living with Congestive Heart Failure and Atrial fibrillation has forced me to understand when my energy peaks and respect that I will get depleted in late afternoon. I also discovered power naps after meals in the heat of the day revitalizing. In summer dozing for twenty minutes on my patio is like sipping energy from the sun.
I approach every thing with the understanding that rush or pushing through and using up all my spoons will cause me to become so depleted I get stuck in bed for three days.
I don’t do things others can do for themselves. Worry is one of those things.
I write but, at a controlled rate.
Each day I make sure I do something that adds spoons of energy back. Reading things that I enjoy and Tai Chi are two of them. Praying is also a way to be loving and lovable. I don’t ask for anything - I clear my mind and let an image fill it that makes me smile. I sit with it and the grace that it is in my life.
Cuddling is also good for refilling my spoons.
Some days are days of sickness and fatigue - I let them just be what they are.
I think spoon theory is a great idea.
However when depressed some people are so numb they don’t have any reaction to awareness of their energy level. They have stopped being aware of their emotions on a conscious level. This is why learning to trust your anxiety as a signal of overwhelm is important. It’s wise to start using Spoon Theory to reapportion your use of energy in response to experiencing anxiety.
Living with Congestive Heart Failure and Atrial fibrillation has forced me to understand when my energy peaks and respect that I will get depleted in late afternoon. I also discovered power naps after meals in the heat of the day revitalizing. In summer dozing for twenty minutes on my patio is like sipping energy from the sun.
I approach every thing with the understanding that rush or pushing through and using up all my spoons will cause me to become so depleted I get stuck in bed for three days.
I don’t do things others can do for themselves. Worry is one of those things.
I write but, at a controlled rate.
Each day I make sure I do something that adds spoons of energy back. Reading things that I enjoy and Tai Chi are two of them. Praying is also a way to be loving and lovable. I don’t ask for anything - I clear my mind and let an image fill it that makes me smile. I sit with it and the grace that it is in my life.
Cuddling is also good for refilling my spoons.
Some days are days of sickness and fatigue - I let them just be what they are.
I think spoon theory is a great idea.
However when depressed some people are so numb they don’t have any reaction to awareness of their energy level. They have stopped being aware of their emotions on a conscious level. This is why learning to trust your anxiety as a signal of overwhelm is important. It’s wise to start using Spoon Theory to reapportion your use of energy in response to experiencing anxiety.