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Going to be personal here, don& #39;t usually do this. Today& #39;s been another huge kick in the balls on top of what& #39;s been a tough 18 months mentally.
Thought I& #39;d reel off some things I& #39;ve done to help myself. This may help someone or may help no one but here goes nothing.
Thought I& #39;d reel off some things I& #39;ve done to help myself. This may help someone or may help no one but here goes nothing.
See a therapist if possible.
I couldn& #39;t speak highly enough of the independent safe space it gives you.
I couldn& #39;t speak highly enough of the independent safe space it gives you.
Get off Instagram.
I deactivated just over a fortnight now and it& #39;s stopped me getting invested in other people& #39;s lives. It& #39;s a toxic platform based on oneupsmanship and it& #39;s not healthy.
I deactivated just over a fortnight now and it& #39;s stopped me getting invested in other people& #39;s lives. It& #39;s a toxic platform based on oneupsmanship and it& #39;s not healthy.
Take up a new hobby or something to fill time.
Bought myself a guitar, something I& #39;ve wanted to learn for yonks. Gives you something to do and it& #39;s great for mindfulness.
Bought myself a guitar, something I& #39;ve wanted to learn for yonks. Gives you something to do and it& #39;s great for mindfulness.
Write a journal.
I& #39;ve been doing entries every night for about a month now and it& #39;s therapeutic. You can be honest with yourself and writing about things you& #39;re looking forward to puts you in a good mood going to bed.
I& #39;ve been doing entries every night for about a month now and it& #39;s therapeutic. You can be honest with yourself and writing about things you& #39;re looking forward to puts you in a good mood going to bed.
Try and meditate, do breathing exercises.
It& #39;s cliche and might not work for everyone but it& #39;s worth a go.
It& #39;s cliche and might not work for everyone but it& #39;s worth a go.
Look for relatable content.
Have found things on Reddit and some podcasts that are helpful, it& #39;s nice knowing there& #39;s other people in your position.
Have found things on Reddit and some podcasts that are helpful, it& #39;s nice knowing there& #39;s other people in your position.
Anyway that& #39;s been my Ted Talk for today, I hope this has been an enlightening experience
