Struggling to Cope: How Can I Make Daily Functions Easier?

Crying can be helpful. When I met my boyfriend I told him I cry a lot. He thought I must have meant like a couple times a month. No sir. I cry nearly everyday for one reason or another. When I feel the need to cry I will intentionally watch something or read something or even listen to something that will help get the water running. Once I'm not sobbing I take several deep breathes and calm down. Also talking to someone close helps me as well. Especially when I can tell they need a good cry. Sometimes it gets ugly because they have so much pent up emotion and no way to release it and it all just comes pouring out like a unclogged river. But after I say something stupid and funny and we laugh about how silly we sounded while ugly crying like babies. You may have something going on in your life, whether it be thoughts or actions that have brought you down and you won't or can't release it. You may not even realize something has you down. Your body is talking to you. And as hard it is for me to take this advice, you need to listen. I hope this hasn't come off as harsh or over stepped. I just know what helps me but I know that everybody isn't me and it may not work for others. But I truly, truly hope it does for you. At least somewhat.

All I can say is to "give yourself grace". It's okay that you can't do much these days. Rest can be good for your brain. Be proud of what you did accomplish, even if that ends up being going to the bathroom. There's always something. In terms of coping skills, the ones that involve exercise are best for me. I love to hike and between the fresh air and exercise, it really does the trick. I would suggest you look online for coping skills. Try some new ones. You might just be burned out on the ones you have!