I walk 5+ miles on a wonderful trail that is in the woods. I listen to music while I walk and do a lot of thinking. On my smart phone I have self-guided meditation apps. Deep breathing and yoga or just stretching are helpful. I drink lots of water, take vitamins, and follow a healthy diet. Toxic people are not in my life the same goes for negative T.V. shows etc. This is the only place I offer advice and try to help people. I am very empathetic and when I help people in real life I take on their issues while loosing sight of my own. I like to volunteer when I am well; it helps to get out of myself for a while. The books I read have positive messages be it spiritual or memoirs of people who have overcome adversity. The best thing I learned in rehab is you don't have to look far to find someone worse off than yourself. So, these days I count my blessings.
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