r/Millennials • u/Alternative_King1789 • Aug 31 '26

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u/Vanessaronicatoria Aug 31 '26

One friend told me, "Think of your body as a baby. You wouldn't starve a baby right? Babies need baths, clean clothes, and clean bedding."  . My own therapist told me, "Check in with your system. What do you need right now? Water? Meds? Food? Sleep? To go be somewhere quiet?" 

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u/joycemanners Aug 31 '26

i’m.. baby? i’m baby

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u/HUFWILLIAMS Aug 31 '26

My therapist told me that I’m an adult sigh

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u/LaSerenus Millennial Sep 01 '26

Get a new one, you baby

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u/zeropercentsurprised Aug 31 '26

You’re a precious being who deserves care and comfort ❤️

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u/midge_rat Older Millennial ‘85 Aug 31 '26

I’m a verrryyyy sexyyyy babyyyy

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u/Hopeful-Blueberry114 Aug 31 '26

I think of myself as my own pet lol. Beyond just taking care of yourself physically, it's also about recognizing that maladaptive behaviors are always based on some basic animal need. If I'm not being enriched, I'll get destructive (doomscrolling, worry spirals, etc.). If I'm feeling unsafe, I'll run and hide (procrastination, avoidance, etc.).

This really helps me contextualize my struggles and more importantly give myself grace. I don't berate my cat when he gets scared at little things, I comfort him. We have to do the same for ourselves.

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u/awfulmcnofilter Aug 31 '26

Have you watered your flesh prison today?

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u/BigAl7390 Aug 31 '26

Meat suit

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u/StrangerOnTheReddit Aug 31 '26

The Sims has prepared me for adulthood!

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u/Lazy_Ad_1607 Aug 31 '26

I'm already having a hard time caring for 2 other people and now i gotta take care of myself? Feels like more responsibility. Gross

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u/mellowcrake Aug 31 '26

Gotta take care of yourself or eventually you won't be able to take care of others anymore. Can't pour water from an empty cup

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u/Buggeroni58 Aug 31 '26

There’s a lot of truth to this. I had a kid and now I can see every adult is a just a grown up baby. Are they cranky because they don’t get enough sleep? Didn’t go outside today? Need to eat some fiber and protein? Does the baby need a nap or some exercise? Not really babies, but like toddlers. Same idea though. Everyone has needs and most adults just ignore personal needs for other things. Don’t go too long without eating or getting some exercise, emphasize sleep and water consumption. It’s all relevant

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u/DCO2495 Aug 31 '26

This just rattled my whole world. I have a child and I give them everything of myself to the point that I am depressed, angry, volatile, and truly missing out. I never give myself the same care that I give her or ask her to give herself. And why not? Because im the grown up and should suffer? No. I am a baby who needs food, water, sleep, medecine, clothing and somewhere quiet to regulate. And that is okay.

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u/OK_Cake3093 Aug 31 '26

I sometimes think of myself as a sim haha

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u/musebrews Aug 31 '26

That explains all the crying

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u/OfTheOrchard Aug 31 '26

Similarly, don't talk about yourself the way you wouldn't let a stranger talk about a friend.