No One Gets Out of Here

Struggling with chronic illness, I spend a lot of my time indoors, even in bed. This can wear on my mental health.⁣

Fortunately, I have a wonderful partner who draws me out into the sun. Sometimes with pillows and blanket in tow.⁣
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Years ago, Jim Morrison was quoted as saying, “No one gets out of here alive.”

Sadly, he proved correct at the age of 27.

Well, we may get out of 2020 alive (hopefully !) but no one gets out of here unscathed. ⁣
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So today, take a minute, breathe, and accept that it has been a year. Maybe you’ve been sick, or lost a job, or lost a loved one. Or maybe you’re just exhausted by watching it all happen to others. It doesn’t matter how. It doesn’t matter why. What matters is you acknowledge the cost to your health.⁣

Whatever self care means to you, (and yes, I heard that sigh, just because it has become a buzz word, doesn’t mean it isn’t real!) make time for it. Even two minutes for a cup of tea will make a difference. Talk to friends. You are not alone in this. While he had a penchant for the dramatic (and the drugs), Jimmy boy was onto something.⁣

Tell me something you will do for yourself today to care for your mental health.

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