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#1
Mar 25, 2017, 10:28 PM
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I'm trying to make a list of self-care ideas. Please help me add to the list. I'm sure it would help others too.
1) Listen to music 2) Read 3) Watch Movies |
 lucozader
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#2
Mar 25, 2017, 10:34 PM
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some things i do:
take naps get massages read take my dogs for walks eat good food exercise swim laps paint my toe nails surround myself with happy people read my Bible. pray listen to my favorite songs after a long day at work, i make sure i have peace and quiet email my therapist whats on my mind |
| lucozader
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#3
Mar 25, 2017, 10:42 PM
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Here are some things I do:
1) Meditate 2) Drink tea 3) Have a spa day at home 4) Yoga 5) Clean eating |
| lucozader
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#4
Mar 25, 2017, 10:43 PM
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Play/cuddle with dogs
Cuddle with fiance Take bath/shower Eat a favorite meal Treat myself to something nice Sleep Go for a walk Watch TV/movie Listen to music Email my T
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"Odium became your opium..." ~Epica |
| lucozader, thesnowqueen
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#5
Mar 25, 2017, 10:48 PM
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Get out of the house:
Browse a bookstore or go to the library. Treat yourself to a cup of coffee somewhere where you can just sit and read. Take a good walk every day. Check your community for activities centers where you can go to exercise or take classes (often they are very affordable). Find activities that require brain power and focus (on something other than your problems: jigsaw puzzles word puzzles painting/coloring gardening board games Many of these you can probably do with your siblings and it will be good care for them also. |
| lucozader, may24
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#6
Mar 25, 2017, 11:12 PM
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Fresh air - doing anything outside in nature, like walks.
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| lucozader
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#7
Mar 25, 2017, 11:59 PM
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Great ideas! Thanks everyone!
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#8
Mar 26, 2017, 12:15 AM
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For me, I learned in a group to be as specific as possible with my self care ideas. What movies will I/you watch? What books to read? What music will I listen to? I also tailor it for mood- for instance, the music I listen to when I'm mad is different than when I'm anxious.
Having said that- I generally -paint my nails -listen to my playlists -watch my favorite youtuber -do yoga videos from a particular website -go for a run at the path in my neighborhood -read one of my current books (I'm usually reading 3 at a time or so) -text one of my best friends -take a bath with one of those Lush bath bombs (sooo relaxing) or bubbles -write in my journal -watch Doctor Who or Friends or any other series I may be currently watching -cook |
| lucozader
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#9
Mar 26, 2017, 12:42 AM
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Love playing with kids in my extended far flung family. Wish I were closer because being auntie energizes me.
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| lucozader, treehugger727
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Mar 26, 2017, 03:06 PM
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Certain scents calm me so I use lavender essential oil on clothes or spray on something that is soothing. I also find applying lotion quite calming. I keep hand cream in bag and apply when anxious. Lush has a massage bar called Tender is the Night and massaging it into my hands can help - but I also know their products are not exactly cheap and less expensive options work too...
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#11
Mar 26, 2017, 03:10 PM
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-get a hotel room and veg out!
-smile at others -long hot bath with candles -take a mini vacation, somewhere you've always wanted to go |
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#12
Mar 26, 2017, 03:11 PM
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Get a pedicure and a manicure.
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#13
Mar 26, 2017, 07:23 PM
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I don't know about you, but sometimes my fear about NOT being ok makes me feel more anxious! It's a never-ending cycle.
Sometimes caring for ourselves means allowing ourselves to feel sad or scared. Not to say we should wallow in it, but rather we should allow ourselves permission to "not be ok." This is especially important for you as I believe you are trying so hard to be strong for your younger siblings. Just giving myself permission to feel these emotions tends to provide some relief. |
| anais_anais, rainboots87, treehugger727
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#14
Mar 26, 2017, 07:49 PM
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Taking a long shower!!! I have a little ledge where I have a few air plants and a nice votive candle holder. Heaven.
Giving myself permission lay in bed and be in bed and be comfortable and provided for. I always got punished growing up for feeling sick, or too tired, or headache-y, so I make feeling lousy an event- get a million pillows, heating pad, tea/hot cocoa/ hot toddy, cookies, laptop, favorite books, journal, everything I could possibly want for the next several hours. A nice walk in the park with snacks for a mini picnic.
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| growlycat, rainboots87, Yellowbuggy
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#15
Mar 26, 2017, 08:05 PM
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Followup thoughts in line with what yellowbuggy was saying... on activist-tumblr I've seen the term "radical act of resistance" applied to the concept of self care. This rang very true for me-- to really care for myself, I have to break the rules I internalized growing up. It's hard. It takes practice.
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| treehugger727, Yellowbuggy
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#16
Mar 27, 2017, 01:42 PM
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Exercise- gym moment
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