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I know you get busy and tired and you don’t really get free time but you gotta make time for you. You ran for the first time in a long time last week and I saw how happy that made you. You’ve gotta try to make that a priority; even if its just a mile or two to decompress. Let yourself step back and clear your head. Just let yourself be for 20 minutes and then go back to the chaos. You do enough. You do more than enough. Do something for you.
my dad’s advice (via amandagenine)
if this body weren’t mine would i still hate it?
And So It Goes // 3:58am (via avolitorial)
self care for when you hit rock bottom
i fucking hate self care posts made by neurotypicals so here’s one from someone who Actually Gets It
-can’t shower or take a bath? me either. dry shampoo can make your hair look and feel cleaner, and baby wipes or makeup wipes work great to get the top layer of grime off your skin.
-can’t wash your sheets and make your bed? i feel you. push your blankets out of the way and shake the crumbs off your sheet. it will at least be a bit more comfortable.
-can’t even change out of your dirty pajamas? been there. hit yourself with some febreeze and a lint roller. if you can, brush your hair. if you can’t, hair ties and bobby pins are fantastic.
-can’t make anything to eat? same. if you can, there’s no shame in ordering food. in fact, it’s probably better you eat something rather than go hungry. if you can’t, try and find something that comes pre-made or takes minimal effort to make. at the very least, drink some water.
can’t respond to messages or reach out for help? yeah, i get that. set an alarm for a few hours from now and respond to any messages you need to once you’ve given yourself time to prepare. if they’re Important Messages that need Professional Responses, you can find fill-in-the-blank format rough drafts on google. as far as personal messages go, don’t feel bad for sending a mass “I’m sorry, I’m in a personal emergency right now. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.” response to everyone.
-can’t even sleep because it’s so bad? asmr videos always knock me out, personally, but i also watch a lot of bob ross. just try to find something quiet and soothing to use as background noise and take your mind off it, or at least give you a more peaceful environment to think about it.
-can’t go for a walk/drive? try opening the blinds or curtains. you’re still exposing yourself to the outside world. baby steps. (i also play animal crossing or sims; it may be virtual but fuck it. i went on a walk.)
-can’t go into work/school? let people know. let your coworkers or classmates know it’s an emergency and you can’t make it. give yourself up to two days, but then you have to go back. ask to have your work emailed to you so you know what you missed.
-can’t brush your teeth and wash your face? makeup or baby wipes and gum or mouthwash. don’t let yourself physically rot bc you’re rotting emotionally.
-remember that you’ve been here before. if you survived then you can survive now. that’s what this is about- survival. you don’t have to be living your Best Life. right now, it’s more than enough that you’re alive.
This is the only self car masterpost I’ve ever seen that is feasible for severe depressive episodes
Wwwwwoooowww needed this
Look. Someone that gets it. Rather than just someone who’s never been there “gently reminding you” to shower and eat and drink.
Also can I thank you for not using super patronising “have a gold star, you showered today!” talk! Chronic depression is a disgusting, tiring mess and you’ve completely nailed it with this post.
I have another suggestion which is to sit by an open window if you can’t get out of the house. Try to breathe in some fresh air/get some fresh air into your room. If it’s too noisy during the day, wait until nighttime.
I may not have the best body but it sure does hold all my organs in place
Had two crazy vivid dreams last night - 1) every single one of my physical flaws was pointed out to me by a random stranger. I joined in with them. 2) I was spectacularly failing some 12 hour A-level exam.
Woke up feeling pretty panicky. Why, brain?
don't focus on weight and looks, focus on the feeling
So much shifts when you start doing it all for yourself. I’ve tried to lose weight a thousand times, wanting to have that perfect body for… pictures, for the stares, for the beach, for potential boyfriends… and it never lasted.
And now, I was randomly feeling down and started looking into the ways a diet affects our mental health. I started experimenting a little, cutting out coffee, making a healthy filling stew for a dinner… no commitment, no stress, only curiosity. An attempt to help. And soon I started putting much more fruits into my basket… I bought a mango as a treat because I’ve always loved the taste and then made such a feast out of it.
This all feels much different from any other attempts on healthy eating I’ve tried so far. It does not feel like restriction because there are no rules, no guidelines. It simply feels like giving little gifts to myself. ‘Oh, let’s cook some potatoes today so that you have a lot of energy… let’s include some greens, there’s iron in them you’ll feel more energised’… it is so easy. Coming from such loving, caring place and a single thought about weight does not cross my mind throughout all this…. while we all know that results will be the same.
I’m no perfect, I’ll have that pizza and chocolate still and I definitely don’t drink all my water, but I’m slowly realising that I am a friend to my body and for it I will get there. The key to this is not at all forming a habit, staying motivated, being disciplined… it is all simply caring and loving and believing in myself. And I think this makes me way prouder than losing half my weight ever would.
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HEALTHY weight loss, yoga, exercise, nutrition, fitness…if you post anything related to these, please reblog! i just unfollowed 100+ inactive blogs and could use some more inspiration on my dash :)
It’s not your legs that run,” he explained to me one sunny morning at his training camp in the forest of Kaptagat, in Kenya. “It’s your heart and your mind.
A conversation between Eliud Kipchoge and Ed Caesar in the Wired.com Breaking2 story (via carolyn-lives)
Finally got over the 3k mark! Loved every bit of this run today - I even made it all the way up the super steep hill (I walked for about 30 seconds afterwards, but hey). I’m bright red, and super stinky, and it feels excellent! I’ve really missed this feeling :D
I absolutely love Adriene! You can tell she’s really passionate about her practice, but unlike others out there on youtube, she’s not trying to show off or prove how good she is, she just wants to share her love with others of any ability. I finished day 4 this morning and was almost moved to tears at how refreshed and engaged with my body I felt!
How awesome! I did cheat slightly when it came to a huge hill that was just too much mentally. But I’m really happy with today’s run. The drizzle was a huge bonus in cooling me down :)
I’m going to repeat week 5 because it really wasn’t a confident week for me, but I’m still feeling great about it anyway :D
Does anyone who suffers/has suffered from depression have any tips about reestablishing a good sleep pattern? I’m currently sleeping about 15 hours plus naps which is obviously pretty excessive!
I think part of the problem (or all of it??) is that I’m on my summer break from Uni at the moment so there’s no routine I need to follow. I can just about survive shifts at work, but feel exhausted afterwards. It’s getting pretty ridiculous!
This morning was w5d2 along the coast road. I had maybe a minute walking break in the second block of running, but overall I’m really pleased. I don’t find myself getting too out of breath or tired. Mainly the problem is my legs feeling tired before I do! Does anyone have any tips on strengthening specifically for running?
I didn’t complete either of these two runs fully, so my plan is to go ahead and attempt w5d3, but redo week 5 next week.
Hope you guys are all doing well! I love seeing other people’s c25k journeys so feel free to say hi if you’re doing c25k too! :)
It’s ok to be where I am. I don’t have to wake up tomorrow and be a pro. And I think that mentality has gone a long way for me in terms of just surrendering. To the moment, surrendering to where I am, and surrendering even in my failures.
Kinda gutted it’s chucking it down this morning, and I’m not equipped to go running in the rain yet. BUT, I did day 3 of Yoga with Adrienne and goodness me I love that woman! Feeling much better than the last few days :)
Take a deep breath with it.
