some reminders + resources!!

hello!

sometimes depression is mean to us and we get these self-hating thoughts. our brain tells us lies that make us feel worthless and hopeless. at night it can be harder to distract from them and easier to ruminate. so i thought i'd share this little graphic reminder for those moments :)

i might make this into a thread where i post a reminder each day, if the post is received well (i have tons of these just waiting to be shared)!

also i wanted to share two resources that i found that are really helpful and i hope will be useful for someone:

1. aloe bud. it's a really cute app where you can check in, personalize it, and get reminders. the things you can pick vary from prompts to write in (example: "what's one thing you'd like to accomplish tomorrow? big or small, all we must do is try") to check ins (examples: "if you're struggling, you're still trying. that's what matters!" and "breathe in for 4, hold for 4 and exhale for 4. this too shall pass")

2. https://youfeellikeshit.com/index.html i love this site. it's a "self care game" that makes it easier to take care of yourself, because sometimes that's really difficult on your own. describes itself as "useful for people who struggle with self care, executive dysfunction, and/or reading internal signals."

hopefully these are helpful resources you haven't tried before. i know there are times when these kind of resources just aren't enough. either way, i'm so proud of you for looking here for support! ♥︎

thanks for reading, let me know what you think! :)