As I get closer to going home I need to plan how I’m going to manage being at home without the support I get in hospital. I need to be armed with strategies that will cultivate good mental and physical health. One important way is to ramp up my mindfulness practice.
I have learnt over time how important cultivating a daily mindfulness practise is. In hospital I have spent time looking up online mindfulness practice. I have finally found the package that I’m looking for. One which looks like it will suit me by providing all the resources I’m looking for. I had to pay for it but I think it will be worth it.
I have realised how important diet is and I have thought about my meal planning. I have realised how important exercise is and I have started to plan my exerise routine for when I am home. Yoga will be a big part of my exercise routine. Online I have found and downloaded online Pilates classes. I have not started them yet. I’ll let you know how I go.
I will have to have some treatment as an outpatient which will involve driving to Sydney once a week. This is a big committment but I am determined not to relapse again and this treatment is an important part of my recovery.
All in all I will dedicate my time at home to preventing a relapse. I am determined not to have to be admittted to hospital again
I will also start up where I left off with my hobbies of photograpy and quilting.
Finally I will ensure I keep in regular contact with my medical team. I was doing this but the consultations were not regular and they need to be.
Maybe it’s time you look at your health care plan. Does it need tweaking as you age and pass through different phases of your life? Are you happy?
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