Everything is Awful and I'm Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up

Are you hydrated?

Yes

No - Have a glass of water

Have you eaten something in the past three hours?

Yes

No - Have some food, especially something with protein, like hummus

Have you showered in the past day?

Yes

No - take a shower now

Are you dressed?

Yes

No - Put on clean clothes that aren't PJs

If night time: Are you sleepy but resisting going to sleep?

Yes - Get in PJs and get cozy in bed, close your eyes for 15 minutes, and if you're still awake after that you can get up again, no pressure

Have you stretched your legs in the past day?

Yes

No - Walk around the block, or walk around the mall or grocery store

Have you said something nice to someone in the past day?

Yes

No - say something nice, whether online or in person

Have you moved your body to music in the past day?

Yes

No - jog for the length of an EDM song, or dance around the room for the length of an upbeat song

Have you cuddled a living being in the past 2 days?

Yes

No - Ask friends, family, or pets for a hug

Do you feel ineffective?

Yes - Pause and get something small done, like answer an email or load the dishwasher

Do you feel unattractive?

Yes -Take a selfie, your friends will remind you how great you look and you'll fight society's restrictions on what beauty looks like

Do you feel paralyzed by indecision?

Yes - give yourself ten minutes to figure out a game plan for the day, and start with something that seems doable

Have you seen a therapist in the past few days?

Yes

No - Hang on until the next therapy visit and talk through things then

Have you been over-exerting yourself lately- physically, emotionally, socially, or intellectually?

Yes- give yourself a break in that area, whether it's physical rest, time alone, or relaxing with silly entertainment

Have you changed medication in the past couple of weeks, including skipped doses or changing to generic brand?

Yes- Give things a few days, then talk to your doctor if it doesn't settle down

Have you waited a week?

Yes

No - Keep yourself going for a full week, whatever it takes, and see if you still feel the same way then

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