Hey there, if you are up for internet hugs, I am sending you one. Here’s a few things that helped me during the past few years:
Imagine the worst case scenario and make a plan for it. Star the spots where I don’t know what I would do, and research. The ideal course of action during a crisis is easier to see ahead of time than in the moment.
Build layers to support your mental health. Layers meaning that any one thing might not do it 100%, but all together they give you a foundation of support. They can include: daily walks outside, caring for a pet, eliminating/reducing alcohol, eating regularly, meditation, limiting time on screens/apps.
Aggressively seek out joyful things! I read so many rom coms during the Trump years. Call your friends or see them in person, buy the superpremium ice cream, get a new video game. You will know when the time for moderation hits, till then embrace the fun.
If I’m reading between the lines and suicidal ideation is part of your thinking right now, please know that 1. Lots of people have this, it’s something that is normal and treatable; 2. It needs professional help to manage. If you don’t have a psychiatrist, a general doctor can still prescribe meds while you find or wait for one. Therapy options are more robust. Someone already pointed to the EA page, but there are also online options that use a sliding scale for payment.
Wishing you resilience and gratitude for your courage in posting.
Hey there, if you are up for internet hugs, I am sending you one. Here’s a few things that helped me during the past few years:
Imagine the worst case scenario and make a plan for it. Star the spots where I don’t know what I would do, and research. The ideal course of action during a crisis is easier to see ahead of time than in the moment.
Build layers to support your mental health. Layers meaning that any one thing might not do it 100%, but all together they give you a foundation of support. They can include: daily walks outside, caring for a pet, eliminating/reducing alcohol, eating regularly, meditation, limiting time on screens/apps.
Aggressively seek out joyful things! I read so many rom coms during the Trump years. Call your friends or see them in person, buy the superpremium ice cream, get a new video game. You will know when the time for moderation hits, till then embrace the fun.
If I’m reading between the lines and suicidal ideation is part of your thinking right now, please know that 1. Lots of people have this, it’s something that is normal and treatable; 2. It needs professional help to manage. If you don’t have a psychiatrist, a general doctor can still prescribe meds while you find or wait for one. Therapy options are more robust. Someone already pointed to the EA page, but there are also online options that use a sliding scale for payment.
Wishing you resilience and gratitude for your courage in posting.