Ever have those mornings when getting out of bed is a chore?
I think everyone does but there are those days that may be a little more powerful than others. A day when you just can’t face what the world has to bring, your boss and his/her demands, getting the kids ready, or even the simple task of finding something to where. These daunting tasks get in the way of experiencing and enjoying life. If you just had a bad day and didn’t want to get up, well maybe you can choose to call in sick and take a day to rest and relax and you will be fine tomorrow. But maybe you have no vacation days to waste or maybe tomorrow comes and that feeling is still there. Self care is an important task that takes balance and effort. If you are experiencing a lot of life stress and/or depressive symptoms, it is better dealt with sooner than later. Seek support from a friend, close one, or if you are teetering on calling a professional, remember this, you aren’t alone! Make today the day to take care of yourself.
Lori Johnson, M.A., LPC-S, LAC, ACS is the Founder and Clinical Director of IFC. she is passionate about increasing awareness for the diagnosis of OCD, especially for those who struggle with co-occuring addiction. She is a clinical supervisor and trainer, speaker and advocate on the topics of Substance Use Disorder, Addiction, and OCD at the IOCDF Conference and Denver treatment centers. Featured on Podcasts, The OCD Stories, Chrissie Hodges Pure OCD Author’s podcast, and is proud to be part of the OCD Gamechangers.