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Wavelengths Blog

the spoon theory of self-care

8/30/2022

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By Melissa Marconi
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What is The Spoon Theory and How Can it Promote Better Physical and Mental Wellbeing?
​When I was in my 20’s I was diagnosed with a chronic illness which not only impacted my physical health, but also led to depression and isolation. There were days I could not get out of bed. I would use my energy to do basic things like shower and go to doctors appointments. Very rarely could I do the things I once enjoyed like hanging out with friends and family or going to bookstores, concerts, and sporting events. One day, I was talking to a friend, and she was telling me about a party she had over the weekend. “All of our friends were there”, she said. I asked “Why didn't you invite me”?

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