I try to do one creative thing per day, whether it's cooking, crafting (embroidery, cross stitch, crochet), coloring, writing, or playing bass guitar. I find that it relaxes me and makes me feel much more accomplished then I might even doing all of my schoolwork and work.
When nothing else works, I also like a good, hot shower, but I'll wear my clothes in. It indulges the dramatic side of me that likes to pretend I'm a movie character, but the sensation of the wet, heavy clothes clinging to my skin is also so calming and soothing. I otherwise try to stimulate all the senses (e.g. light a candle, play loud music, put on lotion, eat something comforting).
Such good advice! There is no shortcut to getting better. Getting a therapist, showing up, and working hard is the only way. Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom first, to feel like there's nothing left to lose, to try, though. "Just try to be on your own team" is perfect. You can't get better if you're your biggest enemy.
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