What it really feels like to have anxiety and depression at the same time

6. Sometimes I forget to take care of myself.  

My depression makes me rip myself apart. I can stare in a mirror and seriously think I’m too ugly to exist. This can lead to a lack of self-care. I neglect myself, don’t take showers, don’t wash my clothes.

When my anxiety can’t take it anymore, I’ll try to pull myself together but even that can seem so totally overwhelming. Breaking your routine down into baby steps can help with this a lot.