Hey Lelouch,

It's discouraging when we don't live up to our standards. Maybe you want to give yourself some leeway because you can't function at your best when you're very low.

I'm finding my concentration is so poor when I try to sing or play an instrument so I don't read the notes correctly. (This is usually my best therapy). I get frustrated, but I try to praise myself for trying and not worry too much about being up to standard.
Self praise is a helpful tool for me.

When I go shopping for food I forget things, even when they are on my list. However, the fact I went back into the shop after crying and being 'away with the varies' last time I was there is a major achievement, and I can either do without or go back another day.
I try to tell myself I did good to get around the shop, forgetting is just a symptom of my illness which will improve when my depression improves.

I'm not claiming it's easy, but it does help my self esteem to praise myself for the tiny things, even when I think it's a given that I should do it anyway, like a therapist said to me,
Praising myself may feel stupid for such a small thing, but it helps me tackle the next 15 minutes.

Our struggles are all different. Best wishes as you wrestle with yours.
I'm not trying to preach, just offer some ideas which I strive to keep to myself.

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