1) Don't do anything you don't feel like doing. If you become that annoying person that cancels lunch dates and backs out of previously made plans at the last minute, that's ok.
2) Cry when you need to cry (as if there was any other option). But, if possible, try to wait until the afternoon so at least you have half a day with good mascara.
3) Cling to family. They loved you before and they will love you after this. Cling to family because nothing about their relationship with you has anything to do with what you bring to the table.
4) Realize that some friends will not have the emotional endurance to wait for you to get to the other side of this, and that's ok.
5) Don't spend time with people who make you feel bad about yourself.
6) Don't spend time with people who make you feel crazier or more messed up than you actually are. When you come across someone who does this, just remember that they've never been in your shoes, not yet.
7) Always remember that you are NOT crazy.
8) Only drink alcohol if you have 24-48 hours after which to stay in bed, cry, and be sad. This is because alcohol is a depressant. So, if you drink, just know that you're making matters worse and be prepared for it.
9) If you stop nothing else, STOP caring what people think.
10) When everything about God seems like a lie, just know that there is something magical about the words in the Bible, and read it anyway.
From my own experience:
ReplyDelete11) Don't go shopping when depressed unless you limit yourself to a certain amount of cash.
12)Work out or take walks outside.
13)Hide the chocolate.
I'm in one of these "funks" myself...thanks for the list!
I like it!
ReplyDeletei like #7. i always worry that i'm crazy when i'm in a funk.
ReplyDeleteThose are great and so true!
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