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Old Sep 03, 2020, 09:14 AM
quietlylost quietlylost is offline
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If you're noticing that you're starting to give up on self care that might be an opportunity for you to stop things before they continue to spiral. It can be hard to make a commitment to change things when you're already feeling down or overwhelmed, but we do have a lot of agency in our own recovery. Doing something little like even committing to a night or two of self care a week can have huge payoffs.

If you deal with ADHD and depression, both have an impact on difficulty starting and staying organized. It can cause significant distress when routines change, and also when new stressors are added. Give yourself permission to validate that. Remind yourself that you may struggle differently than other people. That's not wrong. There's nothing bad about feeling the way you feel. It's just important that you find a way to take care of yourself. Figure out what your goals are for yourself right now. What do you want to feel? What would feeling better look like to you? And what steps are you able and willing to take to get there?

If you're not seeing a therapist or coach it can definitely be helpful in times like this. In general, being proactive and intentional is super helpful. Trying to stop the train before it picks up too much speed. It sounds like you have a history of good coping skills and strategies in the past. It may be time to blow the dust off some of those and bring them back into your life. It may also be time to reach out for help, either at school or with other supports that you have. Good luck!
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