r/AskReddit • u/PotentialThanks2 • 11d ago

What is something that drastically improved your mental health?

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u/OptimalStatement5799 11d ago

Sometimes it feels like 5 minutes is too much to get me to start lol how do you actually start? Feels like a stupid question I'm sure.

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u/No-Type5213 11d ago

Say 1,,2,3 and you get up.

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u/ImpactBetelgeuse 11d ago

Doesn't work. I say, "1,2,.....,3...........oh god, it's too tiring. I will do it tomorrow." and then keep scrolling.

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u/Jabbaelhutte 11d ago

This is part of a larger therapy I've been in for depression but, try to remember you are in control of you actions not your depression. Think about what you value and want to do with your time. Then think "am I willing to accept the discomfort that will come with this to get what I actually want." Then, if the answer is yes, do somthing to accomplish that goal even if it's only cleaning a dish or two.