selfcare

The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.

You Can't Give Yourself Likes for Making It Through the Day... But You Should
In my book, “Your Mental Health and You,” one of the things I emphasize is the relationship we have with ourselves. One aspect of how we can either strengthen or weaken that relationship is through self care. Especially around the holiday season, we hear self care a lot and there is a good reason for that, self care should be a part of our lives and is vital to every aspect of our well-being. Some days we may need it a little or a lot more self care than other days. Especially during the holiday season or certain life events; this can make self care incredibly difficult at times!
By S P7 years ago in Psyche
Down Days and Depression
I wouldn’t say that I have depression, though I certainly have more than a few down moments that can stretch out for a few days or even weeks. Times when a smile is just a little too hard and I am grateful for the time I get to be alone.
By Samuel Moore7 years ago in Psyche
5 Self-Care Tips for 2019
The term "self-care" has been thrown around a lot this last year, for good and bad reasons. Although some supposed self-care tips seem obvious or useless, it's important to remember that self-care actually is a very essential tool, and you should be making your mental health and well-being a priority.
By BA Queen7 years ago in Psyche
If You're Not Having a Merry Christmas, THAT'S OKAY!!!
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"? Well actually... no! Not for a lot of people. So many people find the festive season one of the hardest things to deal with in life, for a boatload of different reasons.
By Sophia Merici7 years ago in Psyche
10 Things to Keep Your Mind Off Hurting Yourself
In the winter months of my freshman year, I was diagnosed with depression. I had started to self harm and I always had this paranoia that nobody actually liked me and they were all talking behind my back about me. I still struggle with these obstacles in my daily life to this day. I am now a senior in high school, and the symptoms have gotten so much worse.
By Alexis Runyon7 years ago in Psyche
Little Girl Wild
Closing my eyes, I sit cross-legged on the purple suede cushion, and I wonder, what would she think of me? The room is dimmed, I've lit several candles, the bungalow is clean and I have fed myself. I begin to walk back, and I begin to call her name...
By Hadley Frances7 years ago in Psyche
Alkaline Trio and Anxiety
To bluntly open this article, I’ve struggled with anxiety for most of my life. That anxiety has recently been linked to depression, and there are some days in which I feel devoid of everything. I end up not wanting to move, leave the house, or even communicate with anyone. It’s a lonely trouble to face, particularly if you’re like me; someone who struggles to openly communicate or express negative feelings in fear that you may become a burden to someone.
By Nathan Sartain7 years ago in Psyche
Making Your Personal Self-Care List
Like many people who struggle with mental health, I have battles with self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. Something that always sucks me in are lists of ways to be.
By S H7 years ago in Psyche
Having Depression Means Self-Care Is a Must
It’s been said over and over, “take care of yourself.” Most of us hear it almost on the daily. The statement is true however, for everyone—but for people with mental health disorders, “take care of yourself” is quite a hard act to follow.
By Sierra Lynn7 years ago in Psyche
Inside the Mind of an INFJ
I am an INFJ. Being an INFJ is some what of a curse and a blessing. From random people on the bus setting down telling me their entire life story to always being depressed to hating the very thought of being in large crowds for very long. The list just goes on and on. Being an INFJ has been quite the challenge for me.
By Jon Lambo7 years ago in Psyche
Find What Makes You Human
In the film, Silver Linings Playbook, Jennifer Lawrence’s character Tiffany describes herself as “not a very good dancer” but that “it’s therapy and it’s fun.” The first time I saw the film, this line spoke to me. I related to her, because it made her depression a bit more bearable. I have a YouTube channel, where I’ve talked a few times about self care, and found myself using this sentiment as advice recently. I found myself advising people to find a passion to help them through anxiety. Writing had basically saved my sanity and honing it has been the best medicine. But who was going to see that? My channel has 52 subscribers and averages 15 views per video, so who was I really talking to?
By Emilia Boone7 years ago in Psyche
Self Care When You're Poor Af
If I had a pound for every time I saw an article on self care that involved purchasing products that are so expensive their total could probably pay my rent for the month, well, let’s just say I wouldn’t be writing this post.
By Adventures of an Agoraphobe .7 years ago in Psyche