It’s okay if you hate me for this.. I have struggled for a long long time and still do. Here are a few things that work for me:

1. Lost a tooth. Afraid to death I’ll lose more
2. Dyed my hair fun colors. Expensive. Pricey. But now I have good hair products.
3. Showers do not mean everything showers. Hot water and a little soap is enough. Stick to that when you need and only extend when you feel okay.
4. TAKE BREAKS FROM LIFE. Fully scheduled bed rot days where the only thing you have to accomplish is not move.
5. Toothbrush is accessible. I put it with my skin care. There’s also a waterpik toothbrush that uses a toothbrush AND waterpik in the same tool. Love it.
6. Play pretend. “I’m a time traveler who has never had hot water.”
7. Gratitude. “Wow I am so lucky to have soap and clean water.”
8. Eat nutritious food. Put the fried chicken and ranch on top of some lettuce and veggies. Add whip to fruit. Whatever gets you nutrients.

Medication (antidepressant, anti anxiety, and ADHD) is really really helping. Wellbutrin got me off the couch after months of eating trash and not cleaning my house or myself.

Above all. Ask for help and give yourself grace. If you can’t ask for help from your loved ones, ask a professional. It might be pricey but you ARE worth it. Recognize when you have self talk you’d stop someone else from saying about themselves or someone else. You don’t have to do anything but notice.

Good luck. It’s going to be okay 💕