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“Self Care” is a self-initiated social project, consisting of 12 illustrated posters dedicated to showing ways to take care of oneself in depression.

Each poster describes one strategy to alleviate the symptoms of depression and help yourself bring back a life that has meaning.

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frank behnsen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent. All these posters are so wonderful! I really love the minimalistic style of the illustrations that helps so much to communicate the message. I also admire the very tasteful choice of colors and the typography. Plus, the advice given in the posters is really good (I can confirm from my own experience). Haven’t seen top-notch graphic design/illustrations like this/these in quite a while. Thanks a lot for sharing! Please keep up the good work.

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I came up with the idea for these posters when I realized how often we tend to overlook the effects of little day-to-day choices on our well-being in the long run: how excessive expectations lay as a burden on our shoulders.

The absence of a filter floods us with anxiety and existential dread; poor nutrition aids lack of energy and worsens our physical health. The choices one finds in the “Self Care” project can grow into habits and gradually shoot one into an upward spiral.

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ispeak catanese
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I couldn't read at all for what felt like years, I picked a book up and read in 5 minute increments once a day and just forcing myself to do that little bit really helped.

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My hope is for this project to serve as a reminder for the ones searching for the ultimate solution that it consists of many baby steps instead of one giant leap. And that making those steps regularly will cover a vast distance toward something we can call “the life that’s worth living”.

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Baseball is Life
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For my 50th birthday, I am going to try 50 new things, whether it be food or an event or whatever, I am scared and excited all at once!!

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Demongrrrrl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so happy I stopped watching TV news. It made me so distressed and angry.

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That's why as with the “Toxic Support” project, I partnered with the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and am immensely grateful for their support! Also, if you are interested here's an article on the “Self Care” project at the ADAA site that you can check out.

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Demongrrrrl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goals: 1) Get out of bed. 2) Brush teeth. 3) Put on clothes. I have learned that spending the entire day in my PJs makes me feel more depressed. 4) Make the bed, even if you' only pull the blanket over the messy sheets. Now you have accomplished 4 things and you haven't even left your room.

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What_the_actual_sloth?
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but im HIDING my depression from my family because I am FOURTEEN. I cant do this one but I sincerely hope those of you who can, do.

Mitsuri Kanroji
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand your situation all too well, you can go to your school therapist and start seeing them. They aren't required to tell your parents unless you are harming yourself or others. Remember, you are not alone <3

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CSCole
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have gone to numerous therapists throughout the years. For me, it was a waste.

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