let’s add on what we can do to feel better
I’ll start:
*Take a deep breath
* talk it over (whatever is stressing you) or write it out
*spend time with animals or nature
*exercise
*try to think positive
*prayer or meditation
*lower your expectations for yourself for the time being
*Take shower* don’t forget to nourish your body with water and healthy food
Step away when feeling fragile
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Really really good one , protect your heart
Yes it's a must 
How? Walk away and get followed.
Then hate myself begging a favor from the minotaur. "Please please please please my weight is so low, please leave me some food! I'm scared"
No. You need to be taught a lesson.
I'm always broken crystal.
I'm too freaking pathetic to contribute. What good can I do anyone like this?
Leo Bloom: "No way out...No way out..."
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There would be a purple heart here for you if I wasn't out of it. I felt yours.
NBP
You are not pathetic. You a a beautiful, intelligent, kind soul.
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Not pathetic. Beautiful? Intelligent. (Slipping away.) Kind.
Trying.
Listen to your friend 🐬. I believe in you
I'm trying. The radio has a lot of static.
I like being called "friend".
I got through the night by drugging myself enough not to feel what I feel. It's not a life I ever imagined.
Imaginary dinners all week that go away at the last minute, as soon as I'm screamed at. Was gonna write "screamed at for...", but there ain't a "for" 'cept I'm me. Carrying a mark I can't see.
I cant' breathe, the jealousy and hate -- ain't that a nice word -- hurt so. Seeing the wonderful creature that's there for everyone else.
I'm in a fairy tale where the creature transforms only in front of my eyes. No one believes it's not me.
Hate. Still "kind soul"?
Yes you are a kind soul and you are my friend.
Tormenters..... we've talked about them. How can we respect and give our hearts to them. No way. They have their own issues but they also make choices. They are accountable for their choices.
We do what we need to do to survive. No one sees them for what they really are except those of us they choose to hurt.
Love and care about you
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Work in your garden if you have one!
Draw, paint, sew, build something… find a creative outlet.
*Do something nice for someone
5-30 second movements:
* Stand (or not) and stretch your arms up over your head.* Shake your arms and body for 30 seconds
* floss your shoulders. Any strap will do.
blog.alomoves.com/movement/...
I tried the shoulder flossing. Didn't understand the instructions from your link, so I found a simple video -- it's at the bottom of the page.
It feels great!Thank you!
tuneupfitness.com/blog/shou...
Excellent... I try to remember when I am working and always forget.
There is no yesterday or tomorrow. Today is all we got. (somebody said something like that)
Love it!
Come here and ask for support. (note to self. I need to grow some courage already, and do this myself soon)
Get a facial
Good one. Wish I was getting one with ya
Big one tomorrow Swing by my treat
I just thought of your last point the other day! I've been deeply wounded, so I need to lower my expectations of myself while I build myself up.
Ok, let's see. What can I add?
Keep telling myself that I deserve good things in life and that I deserve peace.
Perfect sometimes we need to lower our expectations and thanks for adding to the list and sharing how you feel.
P.s. you are amazing, Norw!
I love the idea of this but for me, when I’m deep in my depression, the things listed here feel like step 10 when I’m still on step 1.
For me it’s about the pre-list before the list that’s like… surround yourself with people and situations that make you feel good, seek opportunities to smile & laugh, be gentle with yourself… any others like this?
That’s an important point. I love your list!
The only thing btw that I expect from myself today is feeding my kids and having my psychiatrist appointment. It’s enough
So I want to add to think of love toward yourself like remember you are worthy to be loved.
Try to remember to take magnesium after dinner every night.
And to set a timer to remember to drink water.
Try to stay away from the freaking Benzos as much as I can, but not hang myself out on a limb when I really need one. It's a hard balance.
You are doing great! Keep it up, lovely. I know you don’t feel great but you are a great one and deserve for your feelings to match- great. I hope you have some peace tonight. Let me know if you do?
Aye-aye skipper. Will report if peaceful seas are in sight.
I was feeling terrific physically today until the usual night's activity. Bad.
Tonight's plan is to try to find a pleasant film to float through. Ignore the minotaur. Let him charge around the maze unassisted.
Bumpety-bump-bump.
I have the exact same problem with my benzos. I never know if I really need a dose. I would rather not take them at all! But sometimes it makes all the difference. I would love to be without them and confident without them. I take very little my meds dr says, but I’ve taken them for fours years or so and that’s way too long!
I hear you. They're scary things. I like your words: "sometimes it makes all the difference." It's a conundrum. 🤪 🦜
You and all that have posted have listed some very good ideas to ease our worries. Support from others is the key!!❤️🌻
Instead of making New Years resolutions, why don’t we make a gratitude list?
