over the last few weeks I've been working on holistic management for my mental illnesses I've been on and off antidepressants since I was 18 and I haven't been able to go to a mental health professional since 2023 or so I do fully intent on returning to therapy but I need to stabilize my budget so lately my focus has been
keeping myself clean, showering often, combing hair, wearinf clean clothes
keeping my home clean and organized and finding furniture and decorations
doing at least one social activity a week
doing at least one solo activity just for fun
moving my body playing with the kids while I'm working, taking long walks, attending free exercise classes are what I want to do next
trying to do things for my community by volunteering at a community meal once a week
affirmations (I am kind, I am helpful, I am intelligent, people like me, I like myself)
there's still a lot I'd like to do like get more sleep, read, try to date, etc but I feel like I'm making some progress