adhd-community:strengthins0lidarity:ain-t-bovvered:anxiety-depression-recovery:selfcarepropaganda:da
adhd-community:strengthins0lidarity:ain-t-bovvered:anxiety-depression-recovery:selfcarepropaganda:dan-mcneely:going thru phone pics and found this thing that was tacked up next to the toaster at my old job, if anyone needs some light toast eating reading materialWould anyone be kind enough to transcribe this or link to a text version?Everything Is AWFUL and I’m Not Okay: Questions to Ask Before Giving Up on Yourself Are you hydrated? If not, have a glass of water. Dehydration can mimicor increase feelings associated with anxiety and awell hydrated brain functions optimally. Avoidexcess caffeine. Have you eaten in the past three hours? Don’t be a victim of hanger! Get some food–somethingwith protein, not just simple carbs orhigh-fat. Nuts, hummus, and veggies are greatoptions to feed your studying brain. Keep healthysnacks within reach to avoid mindlessly chowingdown on sweets. Have you stretched your legs in the past day? If not, do so right now. If you don’t have the energyor time for a run or a trip to the gym, just walkaround the block or building. Even minimal exercisepreps the mind for learning so that you can focusbetter and recall things easier, plus it’s good to get achange of scenery. Have you said something nice to someone in thepast day? Do so, whether online or in person. Make itgenuine! We bet your study partner wouldappreciate a compliment. Have you moved your body to music in the pastday?If not, jog for the length of a song at your favoritetempo, or just dance around your bedroom for thelength of an upbeat song (singing along is a bonus) Have you cuddled a living being in the past twodays?If not, do so. Don’t be afraid to ask for hugs fromfriends of friends’ pets. Most of them will enjoy thecuddles too; you’re not imposing. Have you started or changed any medications in thepast couple of weeks, including skipped doses or achange in generic prescription brand? That may be screwing with your head. Give things afew days, then talk to your doctor if it doesn’t settledown. If daytime: are you dressed? If no, put on clean clothes that aren’t PJs. Giveyourself permission to wear something special,whether it’s a funny t-shirt or a pretty dress. If nighttime: are you sleepy and fatigued butresisting going to sleep? Put on PJs, make yourself cozy in bed with a teddybear and the sound of falling rain, and close youreyes for fifteen minutes while focusing on breathingdeeper with every breath- no electronic screensallowed! Adequate sleep is a necessity for stressmanagement. Do you feel ineffective? Pause right now and get something small completed,whether it’s responding to an email, loading thedishwasher, or tidying up your room. Good job!Do you feel unattractive? Take a darn selfie. Your friends will remind you howgreat you look. You are always insta-worthy. Do you feel paralyzed by indecision?Give yourself ten minutes to sit back and figure out agame plan for the day. If a particular decision orproblem is still being a roadblock, simply set it asidefor now, and pick something else that seems doable.Right now, the important part is to break throughthat stasis, even if it means doing something trivial. Have you over-exerted yourself lately–physically,emotionally, socially, or intellectually? That can take a toll that lingers for days. Giveyourself a break in that area, whether it’s physicalrest, taking some time alone, or relaxing with somesilly entertainment for a little. Time spent refreshingyourself is never time “wasted!” Have you waited a week? Sometimes or perception of life is skewed, and wecan’t even tell that we’re not thinking clearly, andthere’s no obvious external cause. It happens. Keepyourself going for a full week, whatever it takes, andsee if you still feel the same way then. You’ve made it this far; and you will make it through. You are stronger than you think.Because someone might need this todayYou have survived 100% of your worst days.This too shall pass.Wildly helpful. -- source link