(((sassypants)))

I would be upset if my T said they didn't understand why I was still depressed. I'm sorry T said that to you.

Self-care is a really important part of healing, but it is something that can come along slowly. It is kind of a chicken or egg dilemma -- do I go out more and that will help me feel better, or do I stay in until I feel ready to go out?

One thing that really helped me was to separate self-care into groups.

Physical: exercise, stretching, sunlight, good food, enough fluids.
Mental: finding something to laugh at, calling a friend, reading a book, learning something new
Emotional: Seeing T, journaling, learning to let myself cry...
(Optional) Spiritual: praying, meditating, church, etc.

When I don't know what to do, I run over the categories and try to ask myself what *I* need.

If you can get some sunlight every day, I would highly recommend it. Even if it means sitting on your steps and not leaving your house...try to get some sun. It has been scientifically proven that sunlight is important to our mental health. If our bodies don't have the basic building blocks, it is impossible to feel good.

Be kind to yourself.