Getting Out of a Slump

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Lately, I’ve been having a hard time getting myself to do anything, even things I like to do. I’ll look at games I could finish and shrug, I’ll look at books and projects and have no desire to continue, I’ve just been stuck. There isn’t any specific reason for this; nothing major has occurred in my life. It’s been so hard for me to feel positive about anything. Sometimes I can force myself to do something to distract myself; unfortunately, that hasn’t worked this time. I’ll try to think about what is good in my life, but end up focusing on the problems of the world.

So, what has gotten me out of this slump? I wouldn’t say it’s fully gone yet, but having friends to talk to has helped. I may not have many in real life, but I have online friends that I can read past messages of encouragement from. I have furry friends, too, and Sailor has been so sweet to me lately. I can hardly escape her cuddles and kisses, which help me remember how much others care about me. That gets me to stop circling around negativity. I’ve also been able to imagine people encouraging me and cheering me on. This has helped me see better parts of myself and reward even small successes.

None of these things will stop the problems I’ve been having or make my depression go away. I will have to deal with these sorts of things for the rest of my life. Having ways to cope helps me get the ball rolling, though, and that little push can start a lot more progress. Lately, I’ve been able to do creative projects, make appointments, and keep cleaning after myself. It isn’t perfect, but nothing is. There’s only so much to be done about major problems, so take a small step.

Kel

Kel (they/them) is in their late 20’s and didn’t learn of their autism until their second year of college. This helped them get the tools they needed to graduate on time but also gave them a sense of community. A lot of their early life was given more context. Now, they work as a self-advocate, helping other people just like them. They like to play video games, board games, write, draw, act, and cosplay in their spare time. They also are fond of their family pets; four dogs and a cat.

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