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[Arizona]

I did it! I had a shower! I will write down the things I did today...

Had a shower (and washed my hair with my salon quality shampoo and conditioner).

Cleaned my teeth. I have a habit of not showering or cleaning my teeth when I'm very depressed. 

Did my affirmation in the mirror for 5 minutes. Today I said "I love and accept myself exactly as I am."

Made a salade niçoise for dinner. 

Ate healthy food all day.

Took my vitamins and antidepressants. 

Put the recycling out. I have a spare room that is full of recycling because I haven't been putting it out (it's a long story).

Listened to upbeat music like "For Tomorrow" by Blur and "Beautiful Ones" by Suede.

[Abner]

I sang Roger Quilter's Moonlight, and Loves Philosophy.  Loved Moonlight.  That's on YouTube too.  I really loved his Come Back too.

[NatureLover]

Well done, @Arizona ! I know how hard that all is when you're depressed! 

[BraveOne]

@Arizonawowsers this is SOOOOO AWESOME! well done. Good to hear you're looking after YOU!

[Snowie]

Well done @Arizona 

I know how hard it is to do the simplist things when we are down.

Looks like you have been kick some goals!!

[Oaktree]

@Arizona 

Well done you had an ultra busy day. You got a lot done. I hope you are patting yourself on the back.

Meggle

[bipolarbunny]

@Arizona Well done my friend! It's not easy to practise self care when depressed. You are an absolute rockstar!!! xx

BB 🐰💙

[Mazarita]

Hi @Arizona as someone who has struggled for many years with self-care, very embarrassing amounts of time without showers, etc, I know what a time for celebration it is when we are able to do these things. I love the affirmation about loving yourself exactly as you are as well. Yay, Frida! Enjoy!!

[Anastasia]

Well done @Arizona 

Go you!!!!!

Definitely kicking goals hun x

[Aniela]

Hi @Arizona well done! That is awesome! It's fantastic you are able to care for yourself even though you don't feel like it. Looking after our bodies is really important because it decreases our vulnerability for emotion dysregulation. Go you!!!!!!!!!!!!!