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You deserve to feel better and there is a lot of help out there for you. If you are still feeling this way seven days from now, get help from someone you trust.

Today, it’s important that you make a commitment to keep yourself going for a week, whatever it takes. Have you waited a week?When life starts to get you down, it’s easy to feel like things have always been this way, even when that’s not true.Maybe that looks like watching a funny movie, spending time alone, or sleeping a few extra hours this week. Be gentle with yourself, and take time to recoup. Think of yourself as a battery- you need time to recharge after you’ve used up your energy. Have you exhausted yourself lately- physically, socially, emotionally, or intellectually? Giving a lot of yourself to any activity can take a toll that might last for a few days.Write about your journey in a journal or via a blog. When is the last time you’ve told your story?It’s important to write or talk about what you have been through.Allow yourself to hope and dream set goals, and look at the road ahead instead of your rearview mirror. Are you focused forward, or do you dwell on the past?Past events and things in this moment may be painful– but what about in a month, a year, 5 years? You never know what wonderful things may be around the corner for you.It’s important that you let other people know how you’re feeling. Do your friends know what you’re going through?If not, call them right now and tell them.Look for a quality that you admire and then let them know. This could be on social media or in person. Have you given someone a compliment in the past 24 hours?If not, go do it.You may be surprised at how some basic physical contact can turn even the worst day around. Have you hugged someone recently?If not, it’s time to go approach a friend, parent, sibling, or even your pet to get a hug.The right decision will come to you at the right time. Repeat this process until things become clear to you. At the end of the day, jot down your thoughts about your decision. Give yourself permission not to think about the decision while you work on the things you need to get done. Do you feel frozen by a major decision you have to make?Put your major decision on the backburner for a few hours and focus on the tasks you need to accomplish for the day.Did you sing today or dance today?If not, turn on a song you know by heart, move to music, and sing at the top of your lungs.Be your own best friend and identify at least 2 things from the picture that you like about yourself. Do you feel unattractive?Go back to question 6, then take a selfie.Wait a few days and see if things improve, but if they do not, give your doctor a call and let them know.

Any recent medication changes?If you’ve been put on (or taken off) of a medication, missed a dose, or have been switched to a generic brand, this can really throw your body and mind for a loop.

The timer will keep you motivated and make the task slightly more fun. Set a timer for how long you think it should take, then see if you can beat your guess. make your bed, respond to an email, fold a load of clean laundry, do a homework assignment).

Do you feel unproductive? Think of a small thing you can do today (i.e.

It might help to turn on a noise machine, fan, or an hour long YouTube video with the sound of rain falling. Put all electronics away, and then lay down with your eyes closed for 15 minutes. Fill your bed up with blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals.

Is it nighttime, and you can’t sleep? Go get your pajamas on.

Wear something that you really like, such as a dress, nice shirt, or your favorite pair of shoes.

Is it daytime, and are you dressed?Take off your pajamas and get cleaned up.

If going outside is not an option for you, walk around the mall or a large store.

Have you gone on a walk in the past 24 hours?Not just a walk to the bathroom or fridge, but a walk that lasts around 30 minutes.

Sleep is critically important for good mental health, so make sure you are getting enough on a daily basis. Go to bed an hour or two earlier tonight.

Did you get enough sleep last night? If not, take a nap.

Have you had any water to drink in the past hour? Being dehydrated can make anyone feel terrible.

Go eat something that can give your body healthy energy, like a banana, a handful of nuts, or a piece of cheese.

Have you eaten anything healthy in the past few hours? Candy bars and soda don’t cut it.

Did you take a shower today?If you have not bathed yourself in the past 24 hours, go do it right now.

Take advantage of all the opportunities available to you