That's great Melinda. Maybe I can figure out something I can do like that. I can drive now so if I feel okay I could go somewhere.

I had to stop working in 2008 due to MS. It took me awhile to find something to make me feel fulfilled, but I started volunteering at an animal shelter, and I feel like I have purpose again. It's only 2 hours a week, but I've been doing it now for almost 8 years and I feel like I'm making a difference.

Found my anchor. What is something that will anchor you? Mine was a sense of duty to family. For others it might be any number of things. And idea of an 'anchor' or grounding or citadel can be distorted by a mental illness but having one is a solid place to start. Doesn't necessarily make things easier but it does give you a vision of clarity and something to hold onto.

You might suggest purpose or calling is the same thing but I would advance there is a subtle difference. Something that grounds you keeps you from spiraling too far because violating that deprives someone else and the world of something you can offer.

And another:
These are beaded plant stakes

Readjust the sails and head in a different direction maybe? Find something else of interest?