i try to watch what i eat/drink, caffeine and sugar can make it worse. be healthy, exercise helps. being isolated might make it worse, coming to this site is a good step.

@andine... I didn't realize that caffeine could make it worse. Caffeine and I are good friends. It's hard with caffeine cause I have such a hard time sleeping that I'm exhausted and have a hard time being awake the next day. I will try cuting back though, especially if it will help. I don't have control over what I eat except for one meal a day and I'm eating healthy for that meal. The shelter makes the other 2 meals and most times they are healthy but they use too much salt. I don't usually use salt when I cook.
I do exercise but probably not enough.
I do tend to keep myself isolated.
We are homeless right now and staying in a shelter with lots of other people. We do have our own room but most times I have a hard time being around other people. It makes my voices worse. It gets too loud for me.

you're under a great deal of stress, don't be too hard on yourself. give yourself credit for every little thing you are able to accomplish.

Thanks andine... I am under a lot of stress. I will sure try to give myself credit but it can be hard when I feel that I'm not making progress like I want to.

Thanks so much :)

keep in touch and we will be here for you.