When your mood drops for no known reason, the best help you can give yourself is a generous dose of compassion. Talk to your mood directly (silently, unless you want to raise eyebrows around you...). "You're having a rough time. It's okay. Sometimes we just feel low. Take it easy for awhile. I'll bring you some tea." It's amazing how beneficial some TLC is even when YOU are the one giving it to yourself! And on the flip side, berating yourself for not feeling happy is one of the most unhelpful things you can do, as it lowers your mood even more. "Treat yourself the way you wish someone else would treat you." Be the friend you really need.
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