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As hard as it is you have to make a decision for yourself and decide to get back on track, it’s tough but you can do it. Also, try asking for help, it doesn’t have to be a professional necessarily but even a close friend or a family member. Sharing really helps and support is needed. Goodluck, I know you have the strength to pull through this!
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It is very difficult to make that decision, because there is absolutely nothing to look forward to that makes me want to get better. Yet I still want to get out of it so I guess there must be something. Thanks for your reply anyway :)
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When I’m feeling low, it helps me to order self care products. Facial wipes for when I’m too lazy to wash my face or shower. My favorite snack to make me feel better. Go easy on yourself. Remind yourself that what youre feeling is temporary. Allow yourself to be upset. Don’t punish yourself. The best thing I can do for myself when I’m in a bad way is to force myself to take a walk. I know it’s really hard to do sometimes but I think it could help! Sending love and light to you.
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I actually took your advice and just did a face mask! So thank you! (Although it's hard to tell myself it's temporary when I've been feeling this way on and off for years.. )
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You're definitely right but my mind is a perfectionist and want all or nothing.. but I know that I need to do realistic things to help myself, and thanks for reminding me to drink water it's been a while actually ahah
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Also, I've found that salted crackers and apples are my best friend at those times. May not be an ideal diet, but for me they're easy to digest and won't affect the fact that when I feel like this my chronical gastritis will probably kick in. Every baby step is a huge victory 💙 don't diminish yourself.
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My diet right now is 50% porridge 50% chocolate so yeah I probably need something else ahah
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@mayeruni Jiji yes! Try to add one fruit, specially something that's not too irritating. I also tend to go for jam on toast and lots of tea with honey. Lots of love 💙 you'll make it out of this one even stronger than before!
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I like to change the way in which I view time; instead of thinking I have to go through a day, I step it down to living minute by minute, being able to be okay even if it's just for a single minute. As I get better I swift to hours, then days, and so on. It helps me ease the anxiety of feeling like crap and feeling like it'll never end.
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Yeah I definitely feel worse when I'm thinking of all the nothingness ahead. I'm going to try to focus on the present, which is quite difficult for my mind who likes to dwell in the past and the future... but right this second, I guess I'm okay :)
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