Yes, bacon can be a powerful motivator.
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I have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. What can I do to get up faster? |
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If you live with depression, the act of getting out of bed can feel like such a major hurdle that you’re not sure how everyone does it every day. Although medication, working with a therapist, and practicing other techniques can help to get you through the day, sometimes the biggest task is just getting started.
These tips may help.
🐌 Start slow: Stick with the basics. Try to sit up. Stack your pillows, and maybe use an extra one to prop yourself up. Take one leg out from under the blanket, followed by the other. Rotate your body so you can place one foot on the floor. Breaking the process down into smaller steps like this can help the larger act of getting out of bed feel less overwhelming.
☀️ Create a morning routine: If you create a ritual worth waking up for, you may have a different outlook on the day. Maybe it involves making a cup of your favorite tea, cuddling your pet, reading a good book, or looking at wholesome animal videos on your couch. Reflect on what brings you joy, and build a routine around those things.
🥓 Focus on food: Thinking about eggs, bacon, or your first sip of coffee can serve as great motivation. If your stomach starts grumbling, you’ll be more likely to pull yourself up. This may not always work, especially if you’re experiencing a loss of appetite during a depressive episode. Eating something, even just a slice of bread, may help.
⏰ Set an alarm: Or a bunch of annoying alarms, and put your phone or clock out of reach. You’ll have to get up to shut it off. While it’s easy to just climb back into bed, if you have multiple alarms set, you might just stay up after the third or fourth one goes off.
💙 Be easy on yourself: There will be days when it takes much longer to get out of bed than others, and that’s OK. Be kind to yourself. Above all, don’t be afraid to ask for help if your depression is more severe or if being able to get out of bed becomes a chronic problem. |
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