To ask how do you get yourself back up after being at rock bottom?

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I am completely at rock bottom. I'm in my 20s, had to move in with family who I don't really get along with, single and no friends. I distracted myself from the emptiness of my life with my work, but being perfectionistic and a workholic has resulted in me just completely burning out and having what I think is a nervous breakdown which has ruined my career before it's even begun.

I genuinely cannot believe the state of my life. I feel like I just slept walked into it, I look around and I can't believe how bad it has all gotten.

If you've been at rock bottom, what are your tips on getting up out of there?

Try and remember what is at the core of your identity. The values you have or want to have, the goals, the strength. Even if it's 'not much' it's still something. Not the outside stuff like jobs, arguments, other people. Just that nugget of who you are. Who you were as a kid and the things that still ring true.

I remembered I was still in there. And sometimes we fall down and have to take a breather down there in the mud before we struggle back up again.

Out of love for yourself. And if you can't find something to love. Out of love for the little girl you once were and the woman you can once again be.

There is always up. Eventually. Even if it's shit right now. Even if you have to shake things up and make a change.

Might not help other people but it helped me.

Also realising our brains telling us stuff... isn't always the true stuff. Just because it sounds like you doesn't mean it always is what you really believe.

Sorry if that didn't help or was too flowery.

Some good therapy even if you can only pay for once a fortnight

I have been there and isolated my self

Exercise
Diet
Hydration
Counselling
Hobbies
Friends
One day at a time

Have you had any help with your mental health? I ended up sectioned when I had a mental breakdown. Do you feel you're at that point? Not necessarily to be sectioned but to go into hospital? Have you been seeing your GP or the CMHT? The best advice I can give is to engage as best you can. If you go into hospital try to eat and sleep and do OT. You will get back to where you want but it will take time. Just take one day at a time.

Personally, I needed professional help when I hit rock bottom. I was sectioned and on suicide watch. I let it go too long. Sometimes all the self-help in the world can’t get you out of that downward spiral and you need to pull that parachute cord and access mental health care.

A good therapist.
Charity work do something for others.
Realise its a sign you need to adapt and believe that you can

Therapy! And realising that the only person you can truly count on especially in your darkest hour is yourself. It takes some strength to eventually get yourself out that rut. For me, it was realising that I was a massive part of the problem and why I was in the position I was in. Started going to the gym, walks, eating healthy, reading & found a therapist. Also, I have a good few close friends. I rarely see them and I've accepted that. I was happy being alone. Then along came my partner and we ended up having a baby. It's funny how things work out when you start making changes and putting yourself first!

Oh and also get a good journal and meditation. It sounds mad when you've never done it but honestly this saved me. It's good to rationalise your thoughts. I also wrote down a manifestation list about the things I wanted to accomplish and attract ...
Example

Happiness
Health
A career I'm passionate about
Continue to grow friendships
Meet the man of my dreams who is my best friend who I trust, and communicate well and grow with

Things like that really helped me.