in relation to my last post here are some things you can do on a good day that could help when it gets bad
-basic self care. showering, brushing your teeth, eating and drinking enough, gentle movement
-going through your social media. removing people that are triggering, blocking tags that contain triggering content, going through your saved files and photos and removing triggers. alternatively, following people who’s account uplift you or provide important information for your recovery
-cleaning your space. whether it means making your bed, deep cleaning your room, picking up old tissues, bringing dishes into the kitchen, doing laundry, etc.
- talk to your friends. it could just be to catch up or to have a goofy conversation, but you coud also take time to explain how you have been and how they can best help you when you’re down. you could also have a conversation about boundaries.
-research coping mechanisms. we all are pretty familiar with our symptoms, and if your symptoms point to a disorder, you can research coping mechanisms for that disorder. you dont need a diagnosis. it is okay to use any healthy coping mechanisms.
- this one is pretty hard but honoring your pain. you need to accept that you are hurting before you can heal. what I’ve been doing is journal prompts that help me break down the negative and disordered thoughts I experience. you dont have to write it down if you cant or dont want to, but try to think about where these thoughts are coming from and how you can prove them wrong. these thoughts aren’t logical, and it is okay to have them. recognize them. they do not control you.
- take time for yourself. this is maybe one of the most important ones. because of the way our lives work, we are often forced to be functional even on the worst days and have society neglect our need for rest and space. take a day to do what you want. work on something interesting, pursue a hobby, anything. it doesn’t have to be high energy. you could spend the whole day doing nothing and thats okay. it’s still valid.
I know that recovery is hard, and takes a lot of time, a lot of effort, and a lot of patience. the best thing to do is just keep trying, even when its confusing or uncertain. the pain will ease. I love all of you.
feel free to add more in the comments/reblogs <3
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