For the last 11 years or so of my life, I’ve battled both depression and anxiety. I’m fortunate enough that my depression isn’t severe, but every so often I do fall into pretty intense depressive epsiodes. It’s like a flip switches – I don’t want to create, I don’t want to spend time with friends or family, I just want to lay in bed and scroll something hoping for a kick of dopamine. Simply put, it kinda sucks. I recently went through an episode where I felt all of my will & drive to do anything remotely productive disappear. I couldn’t get myself to write a video, my productivity at my day job suffered, and I became more of a recluse to those I love. As I’m climbing my way out of the rut I’ve been in, I’m reminded how undeniably important self care is for those who are suffering from mental health. it’s so easy to stop taking care of yourself, but now is when it’s more important than ever. Here’s what I’ve been doing to take care of myself: Eat something good for you. P.S. it’s okay if you still want to eat some oreos, I won’t stop you 😉 Keep up your morning & night routine Get plenty of rest (take a nap if you need to!) Keep up on your water intake Exercise If you’re struggling with depression, I am sending nothing but good vibes your way. Know that your storm will pass, and there will be light again. As always, I appreciate your reading of this newsletter. I will see you in the next one! Cheers, Drew |
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