Like we often talk about at The Depression Project, when you're deep in a depressive episode, it's very common - and understandable - to feel exhausted, unmotivated, and to become overwhelmed by even the smallest of tasks.
And, for this reason, whenever you complete any one of the following tasks while you're deep in a depressive episode, then we really encourage you to congratulate yourself!
Getting out of bed
Having a shower
Brushing your hair
Surviving another day
Ticking something off your to-do list
Going for a walk
Doing the grocery shopping
Cooking a meal
Doing the dishes
Doing the laundry
Journaling
Going to work
Shaving
Brushing your teeth
Keeping your mood diary
Giving yourself a compliment
Reaching out to a friend
Changing your clothes
Responding to messages
Collecting your mail
Because depression can make you feel completely and utterly exhausted, zap your motivation and make even the smallest of tasks feel overwhelming like we've said, then you really do deserve to give yourself a pat on the back whenever you complete any one of these tasks!
All our love,
The Depression Project Team.
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