When I have 2% energy+
When I can do one small thing+
When I need connection+
When I need less pressure+
When basic care feels hard+
When everything feels heavy+
When I have 2% energy
A sip of water. One slow breath. Letting your eyes rest on something neutral. That can be the whole thing.
When I can do one small thing
Open a window. Wash your face. Change the room you are in. Small environmental changes can move mood slightly without asking much of you.
When I need connection
A text that says hello. A short walk where you might see another person. A familiar voice on a podcast. Connection does not have to be deep to count.
When I need less pressure
Cancel something. Lower a standard. Let a meal be a snack. Less pressure is not laziness — it is appropriate care.
When basic care feels hard
Brush teeth in the shower. Eat something that requires no preparation. Wear soft clothes. The point is care, not performance.
When everything feels heavy
If today is heavier than usual, please consider reaching for company. If it is heavier than that, the Crisis Support page is available.