ClevelandClementine
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This is a mood tracker for the entire year. It's color coded and made to be customized to fit multiple emotions for each day.
This sleep log is designed so that you can highlight over the hours that you slept. Many of his depression triggers are immediately related to his sleep patterns.
Because emotions and symptoms with anxiety and depression differ from day to day, this graph is designed to pinpoint exact symptoms and their level of severity for each day they're felt.
mdzmdz
Is he doing anything to help with your OCD?
YouBetterNotCryImComingInDry
My girlfriend seems to be the only cure for my anxiety. As lame as it sounds just lying on her chest really helps me
mystikwarrior
As someone who also suffers from anxiety and depression, I know that your love and support will be a greater cure then you think.
dobbythehouseelf
There's an app for iphones called imood that helps me a lot. It can graphically show you your mood swings over time. It helps me a lot.
mysticboy247
That is the most romantic, useful thing I have actually ever seen, you are a good person @OP
rtpHarry
Seems like it would make a good candidate to be turned into an app
HakuTheCorgi
Daylio. It's an app already. Helped save my life.
Imwearingpantsipromise
As a dude with similar conditions, you're the SO that so many need. Keep kicking ass op!
timecookie
You're wife material.
hokhma127001
Good idea. I'll try this!
DecepticonCustomerService
That's beautiful
jm0928
You are incredible for doing this, it's obvious you put a lot of thought, effort, and love into it. I made PDFs and an excel sheet!
HakuTheCorgi
I'm sounding like a broken record in the comments but I would highly recommend the app Daylio to anyone tracking moods and triggers ect..
ClevelandClementine
That's awesome! I found these ideas mostly on Pinterest and tweaked them a bit to use what I thought would work for him.
jm0928
I added them to my bio, they’re available there since Imgur won’t let me add the links in the comments! :(
PhunsukhWangdu
I wish I find a wife like you...seriously.
Definitelynotapieceofrapecheese
Me too and I'm a straight woman
xoxotails
I wish I find a partner like this....
cupcakesandviolence
This is like porn to me. I Fucking love charts and graphs and lists and shit
ClevelandClementine
I really do too, which is why I think him and I work. I found making this very fun and therapeutic.
deadandbloated
You might want to include a "behavior tracker" so he can see how exercise, food, relaxing, etc impact his symptoms.
ClevelandClementine
I thought about that too but I didn't want to overwhelm him with a million charts. I figure we can add as the year goes on.
deadandbloated
True, compliance is the most important part of any system
jermbly
Yeah, as someone also coping with mental illness, trying to keep track of good habits would just make me feel guilty for not doing them :P
Fwords
For some reason I wanna give you a long hug.
Hobbes777
Because this is amazing. I hope I end up with a loving woman as kind as you. Really. Brilliant.
fukmeefuku
I️ feel like you need a chart to track your moods bc a partner with these issues are very exhausting, hang in there! :)
ClevelandClementine
I will accept your internet hug and send you one in return :)
iamthebatmanreallyimeanit
You are an angel.
probshouldntsayitbut
And a wee OCD.
SmolTenk
https://imgur.com/lCJZ1Tj
MatrimBloodyCauthon
You deserve all the hugs. What an amazing person you are.
Psycock
MyCodeHas99BugsButAPatchAintComing
I'm going to add a page to my journal with a table like this. I think it could really help towards my anxiety in times it gets bad. Thanks!
applerazmataz
Seriously, as a depressed person, I know how hard it is to deal with us, let alone help in a really meaningful way like this. Thank you.
Stearnzy
So much thank you. I'm going to try this. My anxiety is out of hand and I don't know what to do. Maybe this will help .
LadyPandora79
As someone who had PTSD among other issues I need these in my life, please link when you upload a printable version please!!
obvioussarcasm
Google /insta/Pinterest bullet journal for all sorts of ideas like this
HakuTheCorgi
Daylio. App. Check it out.
NotAmused1001
Nothing helps Anxiety and Depression more than looking at a chart of how many days you were shitty to be around.
HakuTheCorgi
But the one "good day" you never thought you'd have amongst terrible ones can give you hope another will come. Can save a life. Hope.
NotAmused1001
People are easily lead by numbers and false statistics. If I saw that 25 out of 30 days were bad, I'm not hoping for another good day.
grundig79
You're missing "horny"
thisnameistaken
*no expert* i think that this could just make things worse. Like constantly nit picking at your emotions can't be good for you
MyParentsWentToTorontoAndAllIGotWasThisCrappyUsername
I think I'll definitely give this a try! Thank you so much OP I already shared it with a friend too
ClevelandClementine
I hope it helps! :)
HakuTheCorgi
Daylio. Mood tracker app. And so much more. Check it out.
DonKeedik
Microsoft Excel would save you A LOT of time
realultimatepower
Yeah that's not the point. Habit building and intentionality are.
ClevelandClementine
Yea, but I really like to craft. I found it really therapeutic. Plus it makes it special because its all done by hand.
ewild
Just for diversity: Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc.
SendMeYourVideoGameIdeas
In app form there is Daylio, though it is nowhere near in-depth as this art.
Badsequence
I don't see horny or craving a good BJ on the list I think you should add both those "symptoms"
cassaroll
That’s awesome! Be prepared to help fill it in. When I had anxiety & depression many time I definitely wouldn’t have had the energy for this
lindabee
I agree, that was my first thought also.
HakuTheCorgi
Daylio is an app that takes out all the work. Essentially the same thing but better.
cassaroll
I mean, I still have them. They’re just under control now
davidbeattie85
I just wanna say @ClevelandClementine you are amazing. My gf and I just broke up mainly due to my anxiety. It's great that you care so much
ClevelandClementine
And I'm sorry to hear about your breakup. I understand completely that very situation.
davidbeattie85
Thanks. I suppose it became too much for her. And I didn't know the damage it caused until too late. Communication is key
xoxotails
I just wanna share: My bf is moving out, mainly due to our inability to communicate together. I wish he wanted to work it through w.me.
imatubejunkie
I understand, my bf...my ex bf is bipolar and he cut me out of his life after one fight in 3 months. He isn't on meds and won't get help.
xoxotails
I'm truly sorry it turned out like that. A tough situation indeed..if you like to vent I can listen :)
imatubejunkie
Thanks but it's been a month now and I've done all the venting one human can do. I just have to keep looking ahead and let him go as he did.
davidbeattie85
Maybe allowing him some time to himself will help to improve your communication together. However, that is easier said than done.
xoxotails
I acknowledge that. He should be able to take care for himself as well, do what he needs to do. .
getrag
Try a Fitbit to track sleep too. Tells you what you actually sleep.
Evilmonkey94
I wear my Fitbit sleeping so I know how much I’m restless and awake during the night
jherazob
I didn't know that, I wonder if I should get something like this for the same purpose even if it's a cheap Chinese knockoff...
getrag
I don't know how effective they would be but the charge2 works very well for me.
Evilmonkey94
I got my dads original charge and it’s working great
HelloMax
I found mine wasn’t very accurate. Either that or I’m working a physical job on 2 hrs sleep every night.
getrag
The potential fix to this is adjusting the sensitivity in the settings. I think it's under sleep sensitivity settings.
trexasaur
Mine never records when I wear it too loose. Could that have been an issue?
dreadpiratekhan
I hope he keeps up with this. It looks like a useful tool.
freedomofnow
I actually got through depression and I’m guessing different things work for different people, all this structure would be too much for me.
ClevelandClementine
I really hope so too. He's good days are awesome but his bad days can be really bad. I'm just hoping this helps him see his patterns.
TotalBan
Work with him to help keep these updated and don't get mad at him for missing a day. Shame spirals can make these things worse.
SorenDragonHeart
I hope this works out for him! I might share this with my best friend. Her depression and anxiety is usually trigger related and this could
SorenDragonHeart
Help her maybe find out what those triggers might be.
heckingbork
It worked well for me. I also learned to correlate sleep patterns with moods or events. It helped “trouble shoot” or predict and avoid >
heckingbork
heckingbork
Also try getting him to write down small events of the day. It helps in finding and coping with situations or possible triggers.
MrMustard86
Have his testosterone levels tested.He might be ok but Hormone therapy saved my life.
MrMustard86
Also I'm only 32 so its not just for old guys
ClevelandClementine
This is actually something that we've discussed a lot.
shadowex3
I'd do it sooner rather than later, low T in men leads to osteoporosis as well as other issues.
MrMustard86
I was amazed by the results. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions about it.
ClevelandClementine
I really appreciate that. Thank you.
deactivatedFBandeverythingelsethatcantcomparetothis
Explain please.
nerdyvet
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