For me, a lot of the time when I feel like this it’s due to outside stressors. What I do when I feel like this, or depressed, is I delete Instagram and any other form of social media (this doesn’t count). I start changing my daily routine and limit screen time at home. I read before bed (even though it takes time to learn how to focus on it). I guess it is one of those things that you have to make a choice to overcome everyday. Like people have said, practicing meditation is helpful. For me I found it too challenging, maybe it’s the stigma of it or something. So instead of meditating, I stretch before bed and focus on my breaths and how my body feels. My mind will wander, but it is more about grounding myself than removing all external thoughts.
Feb 12, 2024
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whenever i start to Feel Real Bad i delete all the social media apps on my phone and i force myself to go outside into nature more, see other people, and read easy/shorter books (that aren’t sad). i journal to get any bad feelings out and to help think through why i’m in a funk. i clean my sheets and try to not be in my bed from 10am-9pm. i paint my nails. i dance in my room. i try to switch up my routine, and also put more effort into my outfits and fun makeup (personally it makes me feel more functional). i don’t have a therapist right now (working on it!) but talking to one usually helps me. i go to people i trust for advice, bc sometimes the funk comes from feeling overwhelmed. i also try to listen to lots of fun music like house music and indie pop. i’m not great at doing all of these things each time but a combination of them usually does the trick for me !
Jul 5, 2024
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every day, i try to incorporate:
1) some form of exercise
2) time outside (can be combined with exercise)
3) talking to/seeing a friend (or even a stranger, the important thing is social contact)
4) an intellectually stimulating activity that gives you a feeling of accomplishment (reading, practicing a language, doing a puzzle etc)
5) self care (nails, facial masks, body oil, or hell just a shower if that’s what you need)
when I maintain this routine my mental health stays fairly manageable! you can get through it 💪
Mar 8, 2024
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Heavy on the quotes, bc for me it's not the typical sitting-down-and-closing-your-eyes meditating, more of thinking about something that would/used to relax me or make me happy. Something like just laying down and listening to a podcast, or actually getting up and playing a video game. Building some kind of routine around that also gives you something solid to feel less bored.
I for example started to be more mindful about what i see online. Cleaning negative stuff out of my feeds, blocking people that irritate me instead of reacting to them, hitting that not interested button more often...
It also helped me, to acknowledge how bad i was feeling and making that decision to want to change, to want to feel better.
Yes, it's hard motivating yourself, getting out of that slump, and it's hard to make the first step. All you got to do is just do it. Really, just take the first step.
Oct 30, 2024
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If there is no drama, then when I see or think about something that reminds me of them I will reach out. It really makes people’s day.
Feb 12, 2024
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Instead of making up an excuse, coming up with fake alternative plans, or flaking last minute, I force myself to say YES to every social invitation I receive. I have to go and make one new friend (if applicable). I only say no when I have another prior commitment, but I always say YES when I have “tentative“ plans with myself. It gets me out of the house, making new connections, and learning new things!
Feb 12, 2024
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I don’t know what to say honestly. They bring light into my life. Bad day: pb&j, good day: pb&j, started my period: pb&j, no time for dinner: pb&j.
When is doubt pb&j it out…
Try it sometime.
Feb 7, 2024