Taking care of yourself
Some people find that they lose motivation and begin to limit the amount that they do. You may not go out as much, or you might want to restrict your activities to one room. It helps if the rooms you are in are light and airy. Try not to sit still in one place for long periods of time. Listening to music or radio programmes may also help you feel better. Even doing small activities like these can help you to feel like doing things again and this will make it easier to ask for help.
If you are worried, anxious or depressed, it is quite easy to lose interest in your daily routine and stop looking after yourself properly. Try to make sure that you are eating regular meals.
If you can, try to make plans to do things you enjoy. You could try to book things a few weeks ahead – this will give you something to look forward to. Without things to look forward to, life can feel pointless.