It's really fucking hard and seems to be person dependent. For me, self care helps a great deal. Trying to be as put together as I can helps me feel like there is less for me to focus on and nitpick.

I can't go into a weird dysphoria spiral because I haven't shaved my face in a few days if I shaved last night for example.

Finding friends and staying in touch with them has been very important for me. Especially those that don't fall into the codependent habits I've always been susceptible to. I've learned what healthier boundaries look like just by having friends that naturally have them in place and being open to why they have them in place.

Therapy is also a huge one. I've learned that I need to prioritize my own health and happiness above others. Something I would always neglect until I was past burnt out and in the more serious side of despair.

And finally, learning to stop comparing myself to how I want to be. Learning to be happy with where I am right now on my journey vs why I'm not where I want to be.

It's a long difficult journey, and I had to do each bit in steps. I'm still not where I'd like to be (but not upset with myself for not being there yet 😉) and have learned that everything in life is a journey or transition. Have to embrace it a day at a time the best you can and don't beat yourself up for having bad days/weeks/months/years

Good luck ❤️