#self-care help

[sagegreensage]

Yesterday I received what's basically the opposite of anon hate. Anon love.

I legit,,, thank you anon. I'm still baffled by the fact that a stranger on internet knew exactly what I think I needed to hear. And I'm sure I'm not alone. I'm sure There's many who need to hear this as well.

So, I'd like to pass on some of the anon's message:

Your feelings matter and you shouldn't repress them out of fear of being annoying or a burden because your feelings aren't annoying or a burden and they don't make you annoying or a burden and if you're telling them to someone close to you and they don't want to hear them because they think you and your feelings are those things, then maybe they're not the right person. And maybe you should find a better person to share yourself with.

They're not the right person because they don't care about you. Sharing feelings is a vital form of communication and someone who cares is going to want to know how you feel and why you are the way you are.

[thanatophobia-thoughts]

I know, I know, you just got a whole week of self-care stuff, but here’s some of the hard truths about it, as a reminder.

I know I got into it a bit, particularly on the Emotional Self-Care tips -- but it really ISN’T all bubble baths and face masks. It really is the hard stuff, too, like working out, eating well, and setting boundaries. It really is being honest with yourself and those around you. 

Take the tips I’ve given you, and start putting them into practice -- but not JUST the short-term ones.