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#SelfCare after a bad depression relapse
forestfaoladh July 11th, 2019
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I think Im finally starting to escape this bad depression rut, so Im making a list of things that I do to make myself feel more myself. I repeat these as much as possible until I start feeling me again. Feel free to add on :)

• get a haircut! I tend to neglect my hair during a bad relapse, so I always end up with a lot of split ends.

• get your nails done! you dont have to get them painted! Just getting them cleaned up feels so much better

• plan an outing with your friends (even if you dont necessarily feel like it!) Getting out of the house and doing something fun will help!

• start a new book or tv show

• eat a healthy dinner

• go to bed early

• do something creative! Even a simple DIY will work!

• journal! I personally recommend starting a dream journal, or a gratitude journal

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MamaHippo July 11th, 2019
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@forestfaoladh

I like to do a 'spa' day where I dress up nice and put makeup on even if I'm not good at it

brightEast6907 September 7th, 2019
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@forestfaoladh

This is all alot of effort

Eli098 August 3rd, 2019
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That sounds like a wonderful bits of advice!

I would like to add some of my favorites too.

Take a walk in the park or a hike. Go eat at a restaurant you have never been to before. Book a mini vacation or staycation getaway to a nearby location. Try a new hobby or sport! Try to reconnect with a friend you haven't heard from in a long long time. Go for a long drive. Go for a run or exercise! Go window shopping.

Secretlysparkle September 26th, 2019
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So what if you are alone right now .

Embrace it .Go get coffee alone .

shop alone. Drive alone .watch

movie alone . Get to know yourself.

Nothing bad can come from riding

Whatever wave to self improvement

You're blessed with in the moment 🌺

greenSpring309 September 26th, 2019
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I try to keep a routine going even with the relapse, even if it is just a very basic routine just enough to keep myself in good order, put things away at their usual spot so I don't stress more, and make sure any commitments for study or work are met. Some of the normalcy helps me feel better in that moment.

I try to rest as much as possible and walk alot. Look at something that returns back a positive vibe, such as nature, or hug a pet that returns back unconditional love. I try to get inspiration from others who have made it through and remind myself that this too will pass.

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