mental health resources ✨
there’s a lot going on in the world that feels overwhelming and scary, and while i’m not an expert in science or politics, i do know a thing or two about mental health so i wanted to share some resources and things that i personally use or do, as well as some that rori @unbridgeabledistances shared with me that might be helpful
how do you know when you’re feeling overwhelmed? where does it show up in your body? for me, it’s when i start getting a headache or my stomach feels like it’s full of bubbling acid, and i’m struggling to keep focused, my mind racing and spiraling
and in those instances, i try to take stock of how i’m feeling, where i’m feeling it, and ask myself: what do i need right now? do i need a distraction? or space to process? or space to just exist and do nothing?
that helps me decide my next move and here’s a non-comprehensive list of some things that i’ll do or engage with next…
floating through space playlist
box breathing but do whatever feels comfy, sometimes the four seconds is too much for me
guided meditation 18+ (they swear… a lot)
journaling, set a timer for 5 minutes and see what comes out
eat a sour candy, if that’s something that feels safe for you
put your face in some cold water for a few seconds, if that’s something that feels safe for you
using a tennis ball or something round and roll it under your foot for a few seconds
discord servers for connection
nothing much happens podcast
stretching however and wherever that feels most comfortable
8m self-love yoga with jessamyn stanley or yoga with adrienne
warm a clean sock filled with rice in the microwave and rest it over your eyes
have a snack or drink some water
this is a drop in the well of resources that are available and no one thing will make everything okay, but if something helps the day or the moment feel even 1% more manageable, that’s all i want and it’s the reason for sharing 🖤
please add things that work for you!
annaxmalina
prguitarman
gummygunk
theartofmadeline
areudirty
izzy806
