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slipping. getting back up

ellomalley
ellomalley

hey all. so i dipped into a bad depression in january and my therapist suggested i do this outpatient partial hospitalization program. it was like 2 and a half weeks and helped me a lot, except for now im kinda going backwards. i have no job, and i do have support. im just looking for tips to help keep getting back up and recognize when i start slipping. i want to try exercising more. i like to take walks especially now that the weather is getting nicer where i live and eat regularly.  i really just need to put my own mental health and self care first ya know? loving myself and realizing im worth every bit of it.


right now i feel anxious though.

arfie
arfie
This very post sounds like evidence that you are making excellent progress in recognizing those inevitable slips pretty well, Ello and plying the tools which can keep you moving forward, even with the setbacks.

Steadying support to navigate the anxious parts and gentle nudges while you implement the most excellent plan you laid out in your last lines. You really are worth every bit of it.
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Keep a journal to help you continue to sort through all your thoughts.
alajza
alajza
I am glad you were able to get help the problem with depression is it keeps coming back. I know for me personally I definitely need inpatient care but there is no way when you have a job that you have to go to so many people can not get help with mental health due to finances and other responsibilities so they put it on the back burner. I would suggest looking up support groups in your area and maybe doing counseling I know it has helped me to a certain degree.
niclear
niclear
That's so great you were able to do that program!! I think that it sounds like you are more aware of yourself and what you need; that is such a great place to be. I think having grace for yourself and knowing that a slip up is inevitable. We are not perfect and the road to getting better takes a long time, but we just have to remember that.
ellomalley
ellomalley
thanks im trying. today isnt such a good day :( i need to talk to someone about something i dont know who though.
myheart143
myheart143
I commend you for seeking help in all formats. Continue to take advantage of such opportunities. You are not alone. Your desire to seek the best will certainly help! I work in healthcare in a community monopolize by 2 medical organizations and know so many people within each, that I am terrified of the stigma as in my daily life, I don't show much of what I feel. Keep taking care of YOU so you can truly be the best when a job or opportunity does arise!
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