Spoon Theory For Depression And Anxiety
An adaption of the theory used to explain chronic illness
Have you heard of the spoon theory yet? I just learned about it and I must say I am completely blown away with how it applies to mental illness.
What Is The Spoon Theory?
The Spoon Theory is an awesome concept created by Christine Miserandino, the owner of Butyoudon’tlooksick.com. According to her page, it started when a friend at a restaurant asked her what it was like to be sick with Lupus.
After a few seconds of thoughts, she went and grabbed as many spoons as she could and handed them to her friend. As her friend counted them, she explained that each spoon represented the things she could do that day.
You see, unlike those who are healthy, people who suffer from chronic illnesses, like Lupus, have a very limited amount of energy. As a result, they have to choose very wisely how to spend it.
That day, as Christine sat with her friend, she explained that getting up costs one spoon. Making and eating a meal costs a spoon or two. Getting dressed costs a spoon. Showering may take two. As she continued, her friend became quite emotional realizing how difficult life could be for someone with chronic illness.
