Depression Master Post
I AM NOT A DOCTOR OR THERAPIST, JUST SAYING WHAT WORKS FOR ME
Tips that work for me:
âĄUtilize your audio notes apps on your phone as an 'audio diary', talk to yourself like it's a podcast, interview, imaginary bestie etc
âĄwarm wet rag, toner (I use a bottle type and a spray type), moisturizer, Vaseline for a 'lazy' skincare routine. You can also use rose water to cleanse your face. This takes literally five minutes
âĄmodified stretches/workouts are your best friend, it's actually very easy to do stretches without getting outta bed or even moving your blanket!!
âĄopen up your blinds!!!!!
âĄensures and similar brands w/ extra protein for days you absolutely can't get out of bed
âĄcan't shower? No problem. You can get bathing cloths at any pharmacy otc (you can purchase with an HSA card as well!) Just add water to the pack no soap or rinsing needed
âĄany food is better than no food!!!
âĄ90 minute rice + tuna packs are good 5 minute meals w/ some substance. You can add any add ins you want(I add fried egg and avocado)
âĄdownload the finch app!! It's super cute and like a self care tamagotchi
âĄallow yourself the time to rest
âĄhave a self love/feel good Playlist ready
âĄrewatch your fave childhood show/movie. Anything that's been longer than 5 years since you've seen it works best imo
âĄpedialyte AND water to keep hydrated, add a pinch of pink salt to the water
âĄmix water, rubbing alcohol and essential oils to make an air freshner spray for bedding and clothing
âĄif you're not on any medications, combine l-theanine and st John's wort supplements for mood health (can also add St John's wort, damiana, lavender and mint/catnip to a tea or smoke blend)
âĄpure tart cherry juice before bed to help you sleep
âĄdownload the I Am app and repeat the affirmations you see out loud thrice
âĄcan't brush your teeth? Get a water flosser and add a bit of mouthwash & peroxide to the reservoir to kill bacteria and remove stuck food
âĄuse pink or brown noise as your background for sleeping, you can find these on youtube
âĄdownload MindDoc & Gratitude if you have the spoons to have prompts and questions to answer about your mood
âĄdigital coloring books!!! I use infinite painer and sketchbook on my Samsung tablet
âĄif you scroll any app, pick the one you see the most positive or nontoxic feed (lemon8 and tumblr for me), this way your consumption is potentially bettering your life
âĄcharge your phone and other devices in a separate room/a few feet away from your bed to reduce scrolling and help promote getting out of bed to turn off alarms etc
âĄdaily shower spray cleaner, helps keep your tub clean. I spray after I get out
âĄuse Groupon to schedule yourself a moodboosting self care activity for the month (massage, tanning, filler, facial)
âĄeat with a tray in bed
âĄspray your fave body spray before bed
Hope these tips help someone!!! Add your own in the tags or reblog âĄ
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Free (optional pay) apps used to help manage my mental:
Daylio (mood journal)
Quabble(multi use mental health app)
Bend(stretching)
CHANI(astrology)
The Pattern(astrology)
Lemon8(similar to Pinterest, ig)
Spotify(free version for podcasts)
Trebel Music(free music, video and podcast app with minimal ads)
Once again I'm NOT A DOCTOR
