Self care

Posted by jodeej @jodeej, May 25, 2018

Hi all! I know this has been discussed before, but I'm just wondering what everyone does for self care? I am actually good at self care, but what I've been doing doesn't seem to be helping. (Or maybe it is, and I just don't realize it?) I exercise, get massages, get out some with friends and I have added seeing a therapist, but I am still feeling down. I think I may be mourning the loss of vacations and etc this year due to waiting for my husband's needed surgery. (Which makes me feel selfish.) Any ideas?
Thank you!
JoDee

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Harriet Hodgson | @harriethodgson1 | May 25, 2018

Hi JoDee, Writing is the best thing I do for myself and I write every day. Some caregivers keep journals (either in a blank book or on the computer), but I write books to help others. Keeping a journal helps you see concerns you didn't know you had, identify problems, and work out solutions. It's also a way to ventilate your feelings.