It’s hard to think rationally when you are not you. People who struggle with depression can often benefit from a mental health survivor toolkit that can help them through a difficult period and make implementing self-care easier.
Everyone has a toolkit, even if they don’t realize it — it’s composed of things that can help during a relapse, breakdown or bad day.
One thing I believe everyone should have as part of their mental health survival toolkit is a list of important reminders, almost like a letter from your rational, calmer self to the person you become when you’re feeling unwell.
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