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D.R.A.M.A.

Self-Help Tip #1

D - Don't ever let your guard down.

If people want to take you for a ride, they'll do it when you least expect it.  You won't ever see it coming, and that's when the real pain can be inflicted.  "Sometimes when I close my eyes, I can't fucking see!!"  I mean seriously no fucking shit man!  It's blatantly clear, if you close your eyes, all you're going to see is the back of your eyelids.  Amazing, right?  It's the same basic principle here.  When you turn your back and shut your eyes to the world around you, you're inviting someone to come along and fuck you in the ass.  ALWAYS keep one eye open, be careful of who you put your faith in, and think about what's best for you.  If there's one thing I know, it's that blind trust in others can do more harm than good.

R - Rest.

For the love of God, sleep.  Close your eyes, take a nap.  You may be tempted to hit "Next Episode" on Netflix, but listen to what your body is telling you.  If you're having a hard time staying awake or if you feel a little run down, reach for the pillows rather than the red bull.  Even if it's cramming for an exam, writing a report, or trying to get a head's start on work, if your body is telling you "no", you need to tell the tasks the same thing.  You won't perform at your full potential if you're barely wheezing away on fumes.

A - Aspire for more.

I know the feeling.  Your family wants you to go one direction while you want to go the other, right?  I'm majoring in film.  I want to be a director and make movies of my own!  But my grandma and other members of my family say that's a poor choice and that I should work in a field that's more stable, like nursing.  I was never meant to be a nurse; I don't want to be one and frankly I'm just not built for it.  Seriously, don't be afraid to tell them to shove it in their asses and pursue what you want to!  The only way you're truly going to be happy is if you're doing everything you possibly can to take care of yourself.  That includes what you feel like you were made to do.  If your parents want you to be a lawyer, but you feel like being a chef is more of your cup of tea, never EVER become a lawyer just to make them happy.  It's your life, baby, live it the way you want to.

M - Make waking up worth it.

We all have those mornings where getting out of bed just can't be bothered.  Trust me there are many mornings where cuddling up under my duvee seems a much yummier option than getting up at four am to go to work.  Don't even get me started about school.  Who wants to have to get up every day and be forced to sit through yet another eight hours of listening to your teachers and dealing with fucking drama between your peers?!  No one, to be frank.  However, you can always make waking up seem worth it!  Even the smallest detail, be it having something specially planned for breakfast, or getting to go grab a coffee beforehand, or even being able to see that special someone that day!  You'd be surprised by how much the tiniest thing can motivate you to get out from under the covers.

A - Get active.

Okay let's be real.  Not one person likes being sore from working out.  You can be completely addicted to exercise and still just not be in the mood to go through it again.  But honey, it's obvious as to why exercise is good for you.  It not only is taking care of the exterior of your body, but it's also taking care of your mental health.  Trust me, of all people, I know full well the mental benefits of exercise.  It not only is a way to relieve stress, but it also inspires you to do more to get healthy, which in turn lowers your depression and anxiety and boosts your self confidence.  Any time I get depressed, I go to the bathroom, have a good cry, wash my face, and then get right outside for a walk.  Immediately after said walk I just feel so much better about myself, and what had me depressed becomes a little less of a problem to me.

All in all, take care of yourself, baby.  Taking care of yourself goes miles farther than any therapist or psychiatrist ever can.