Tips for self-care

Thank you for sharing @Marulu1 !

They are incredible and practical tips.

I find these strategies very helpful. For me, goal setting, rewarding myself, connecting with others all help.

Hi @Marulu1

I agree.

One thing at a time at your pace.

We say Smell the Roses.

And pat yourself on the back after each one.

We compliment others all the time, but not many see our humble achievements.

Humble achievements. Not minimal.

Take a pat on the back from me for your excellent post!

Great strategies.

Hi @Marulu1

I like these suggestions. Thank you.

My dietitian gave me an analogy the other day. When I start a task I don’t usually finish it. She said to try and think of it as cleaning your teeth. You just do it. You put the toothpaste on the toothbrush but you don’t leave it, you finish cleaning your teeth.

I’ve tried using it. I put the dishes in the dishwasher but don’t turn it on. Now I sat to myself finish brushing your teeth and I turn it in. It has helped me in completing a lot of things that I always only have finish.

Coping strategies

Coping Toolbox

Hi guys, you may find these threads useful in finding ways to cope and self care activities. fele free to add your own into these threads as well

@Marulu1 and Everyone

I have a sibling who was recently smashed by severe depression. It’s been hard to know how to support her - she’s not available by phone and has cancelled a few catch ups. I know she is in ongoing contact with my mum which is great.

You're right about just cleaning up her room and even getting out of bed. She did celebrate these things with me and was very positive. Upon sharing this with her doctor she was assured she is not ready to go back to work, which is devastating as she’s a very high performer and feels guilty about letting work down.

She was recently give the go-ahead to trial a return to work. She again became despondent as she found that the simplest things such as typing had to almost be relearned. Her fingers just couldn’t follow the instructions from her brain.

She has now fully relapsed and asked to be excused from our usual catch-up. I don’t know what to say to her or find a way to support her. If you could give me any tips apart from the gold suggestions above that would be very much appreciated.