Just checking in. I managed to get out of bed

[ray0]

I managed to get out of bed though I've been depressed. I don't have a plan for today. Maybe wash my sheet? If anyone else who managed to get out of bed, celebrate it. I know how it's difficult.

[samack]

Hey, getting out of bed can be a woo hoo moment. I've had it where I hoped to progress to another room. Argh.

[ray0 in reply to samack]

Yea, people've had it, so I don't need to feel ashamed of making an effort to get out of bed. Thanks for your reply.

[Nathalie99 Partner]

Celebrating our successes is a very important thing. Well done and I know how difficult it is, thanks for posting...

[ray0 in reply to Nathalie99]

I have this inner critique who bombards me with lots of harsh words, but I need to shower myself with kind words every time I do something <3

[Roxylox]

Well done to you, and for posting to encourage others

[ray0 in reply to Roxylox]

Thank you:）

[BrainIsFull]

I've had long stretches where "surviving" was my only success. On the face of it, that could look like very little to achieve but we know otherwise! When every fiber of your being is telling you that giving up is the only logical choice and the past, present and future look hopeless, emty an bleak yet we *keep on going*! We are some of the toughest people I know!? 💚

[ray0 in reply to BrainIsFull]

Yeah, I'd say we are some of the toughest people I know. Our situation can be hopeless, but we need to keep on doing whatever we need to survive: getting out of bed, washing our faces, cooking an easy meal and all. They may be barely minimum activities, but it's so difficult to complete one task during adversity. I'm glad you and I survived. I hope you're currently thriving. If not, I hope we both go onto 'thriving' from 'surviving' one day.

[peacefulandcalm Encourager]

hi ray, yes, very good job, that is a very good step when it is so difficult on some days.

I too feel depressed.

We can just do one thing and celebrate it.

Then rest.

Be very very easy on ourselves...<3

[ray0 in reply to peacefulandcalm]

I have this hideous critique in my head who constantly chastise me. I think they were generated while I was raised by my abusive parents. Anyway, I'll try to be very easy on myself.

[misslillie]

I understand. I have been there. Pat yourself on the back!!

[ray0]

My inner critique --her name is 'More more, better better'--, tends to push me towards higher goalposts, but I can tell her ''That's enough for today' and have the right to pat myself on the back for getting out of bed. Thank you