It's ok to not be okay.
It's ok to have sad days and the tears that follow if they may. Because it's ok to not be okay.
And n some weird way, after the rainy days, the sun will still shine on my face reminding be that it's okay to feel this way.
Be kind to yourself. Be yourself with having the courage to and for change - to create the safest of environments for your future self and maybe with some luck you'll feel hopeful for the days ahead.
Hi Shanm2, it certainly is ok to not be ok. Life is about ups and downs and if it weren't for that, life would be boring. Just as the Sun shines after the Rain,
so does our life go from high to low.
It's okay to cry as long as you never forget how to smile.
What a wonderful positive post that I endorse highly.
Happy Day, Happy Life 
xx
That was me today. Usually I go out on my exposure therapy today. But I just didn't have it in me. Instead of beating myself up that I couldn't muster the energy for it. I told myself hey I went out for a drive during the day time and with heavy traffic. That counts for something. Besides there is always tomorrow 🙂 And beating myself up about it doesn't help me or anyone. In fact it makes my recovery take longer.
Everyone has an off day or week. The important thing is to not lose hope and keep trying. Thanks for sharing Shanm2💖
Go you for not giving yourself such a hard time but also getting out there regardless, it's not always easy to do this. Maybe that could be the highlight of the day?
Its true in it doesn't help anyone or yourself for giving yourself more of a hard time. Kindness is always helpful.
I wish you all the best in your recovery. I'm happy for what you did today!
Stay strong and take it easy
You also, Shamm2. It's great having your thoughts, insights, optimistic suggestions, and reminders about staying strong. Thank you 🙏
To ACTUALLY get out of the house, not keep promising "tomorrow I'll go out!" that doesn't work, you keep doing that and your incentive drops lower and lower!Drop of a hat, go out, even if it is raining, miserable outside, when you come back wet [but refreshed] it really does help the system, I used to do that during covid isolation, in a big yellow coat, and brown hat late at night, never mind the occasional swish of curtains from no. 23 " he's gone out for a walk again, crazy ol bugger!" it did really get rid of the daily mental cobwebs!👌 You know what the ol bugger is now going for a dander!👍 Thanks Shanm2!
Your reply hit a nerve but in a good way, I'm always telling myself that i'll go outside tomorrow and as it comes round i never do, and of course it doesn't work, this needs to change and walks in whatever weather can do wonders to the mind just as you've put. And i'm sure the ol bugger feels better for thier walks now too!
So today, i really thank you for your message as i needed to see it
That's better! I am out of condition, just around the block, and that twerp around the corner, with his garden solar lights😤😵 but it still works, actually just cut the lawn today so have got plenty of exercise today!
I needed to hear this today.
Also, I happen to love rainy days 😉
Thank you
It's okay...
For the sensitive souls (it's ok)
I'm not a victim 
ok.....I think we need to have this reminder
