Posted by llrrrpp on July 20, 2006, at 9:00:14
In reply to Re: Sustaining self esteem within depression » ClearSkies, posted by Racer on July 20, 2006, at 0:34:20
Racer wrote:
Mostly, when I get deeply depressed, I have been trying to take the pressure off myself -- rather than forcing myself to carry on as though I was OK, I am trying to give myself Depression Time. Take the time off, cancel everything except therapy, just be. Sure, it's Just Be depressed, but at least it's better than the alternative for me.llrrrpp responds-
I agree... one of my favorite things to do is spa afternoon. run a hot bath with epsom salts. do all of those self-maintenance things, like shaving and plucking and scrubbing. Then put a gooey cream on your feet, put some socks on, and find some nice smelling lotion. then you can put on your pjs and commence loafing. It's easier to feel better about yourself when you smell clean after a relaxing bath. and your feet will be soft for a few days afterwards too.
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