Sorry for dumping this here but it’s so hard to pull myself out of a mental hole right now - I know all the things that i am supposed to do - journaling, meditation, exercise. And I love to do those things… but I can’t because I am too crippled by anxiety/sadness from this l job I feel like I can never get it right and honestly I don’t know how I got here. Does anyone have any advice about how to snap out of this?

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Take time off or if you can remote work, travel/visit/crash with a friend for a change of scenery.

Get therapy.

Create and set a routine. Step outside. Exercise.

Don't force yourself to meditate if you can't. Do the simplest stuff like put on shoes, clothes and step out


I'm in the same boat kinda, and I've had to do this before but I'm back in the rut again 💀

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If you can swing therapy sessions, I'd recommend trying it out. If you find someone who's a good fit, talking to them can release a little bit of the weight that you're feeling. See if your company has resources or a "wellness budget" to cover wellness activities. Some insurance will partially cover it too.

Being outside or taking a short walk is helpful too.

This is going to sound lame but I promise it's meant to be helpful - try to keep meals balanced and stay hydrated. It's easier to stay in a rut when you aren't nourishing your body.

One step at a time - you got this!

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I took fmla last year for about the same reasons and it did a lot for me

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I just want to say it’s ok to sit there and do nothing for a while. Sometimes we need to just do nothing. I know the guilt you have for all the stuff you “should” be doing… it’s ok to just not do it for a while. Give yourself some grace.

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You might want to look into disability leave.

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