You feel like shit is a website set up to help you get out of that funk/improve things just enough to not feel horrible and miserable all the time. Â Itâs amazing.
Whether you struggle with mental health problems all the time or whether this is a new/temporary state for you, this guide is an easy and judgement-free self-care tool.
PLEASEÂ TRY IT OUT! Â Really! Â You just click through the questions to answer and follow simple instructions that in the end, ideally, will help you to feel more comfortable and stable on a daily basis.Â
Good luck! Â Have fun!
Wow this self-care took is incredible.
Iâm feeling ok right now and am about to settle into bed (but this was scheduled hence the early morning post) but I flipped through it for awhile just to see what it is like and holy crap itâs like a choose-your-own-adventure of self-care activities that not only aims to engage you in positive feel good behaviors but also tries to match its suggestions to your level of energy/ability/can even.
I think I am going to use this definitely when I am having a bad time but maybe also try to incorporate it into my life on at least a weekly if not a daily or semi-daily basis.
This is super super awesome!
Adding this to my resource list.
I LOVE this. Love this.
I use this on a daily basis and I LOVE it! itâs kept me from forgetting to take my meds and being all pissy the next day lol.
This is absolutely fantastic! I havenât tried out every option on there but I went through it once as a test and was super impressed.
Since I defs didnât want to carve a real pumpkin to put on my head and get nasts pumpkin insides all over my hair I decided to paper mache one. Unfortunately there was no good tutorials anywhere so I will share my trial and error knowledge.
First I got some supplies: 1 Punch balloon (theyâre rounder and larger they regular balloons), some paper mache stuff in a bag, cardboard, a glue gun, paint, sculpey clay, tape, some news paper and some water and flour mixed together.
I then put at least three – five paper mache layers of newspaper with flour water on the balloon. I also measured my head and left an opening at the bottom. (NOTE: Donât put tape on the balloon and try to peel it off after youâre done paper macheing, RIP)
After thatâs all dry I put glue gunned some cardboard onto it to give it some pumpkin like ridges.
Then I filled the gaps between the cardboard and the newspaper with the paper mache in a bag stuff. Wait for it to dry. (Note: Donât pop balloon until the paper mache in a bag stuff is dry cause it holds a LOT of water and your paper mache project will sink, RIP) After that I popped the balloon and lightly dampened the top with a sponge and water until it was wet enough to slowly press down into more of a pumpkin shape.
After itâs all dry I taped a stem I made out of card board on the top and put another layer or two of newspaper mache over top.
More drying wait time (you can use your oven on the lowest setting to make it dry faster) then I sanded it down and cut out a face with an exacto blade.
I added a little bit of backing behind the face on the inside with the paper mache in a bag to give it more of a 3D look which wasnât that noticeable but oh well, it kidna worked⌠After all that stuffs done I painted it all white otherwise the newsprint would bleed through and make my colours not as bright, I also added some sculpey clay to the brow area to give it some more emotion in which I used an iron to dry it with cause it was too late to put it in the oven with paint all over it (Note: Put clay on before painting).
I sprayed it with a sealer before painting colours on it cause I find acrylics do weird things sometimes. After it was all dry I begin to paint.
I also painted the inside a red and added a kinda head rest thing on the inside since when I pushed the top down it made an uncomfortable point at the top when putting it on your head. Then once it was all dry I sprayed it with some more sealer, added some cool stuff like stitches with some ribbon and blood which I used nail polish for a shiny effect and put in some lights which werenât very effective when my head was in the pumpkin but thatâs okay, it still looked cool.
My therapist gave me a list of 99 coping skills. I added one. I thought this may be helpful if you donât have money for a therapist or need a way to cope with things going on.
1: excercise (run, walk, etc.)
2: put on fake tattoos.
3: write (poetry, journal entry, story, etc.)
4: scribble/doodle on paper.
5: be with other people
6: watch a favourite tv show.
7: post on web boards. Answer others posts.
8: go see a movie.
9: do a wordsearch or crossword.
10: do schoolwork.
11: play an instrument.
12: paint your nails, do your makeup or hair
13: sing.
14: study the sky.
15: punch a punching bag/pillow.
16: cover yourself with bandaids where you want to self harm.
17: let yourself cry.
18: take a nap.
19: take a hot/cold shower or relaxing bath.
20: play with a pet.
21: go shopping.
22: clean something.
23: knit or sew.
24: read a good book.
25: listen to music.
26: try some aromatherapy (candle, lotion, room spray, etc.)
27: meditate.
28: go somewhere very public.
29: bake cookies or other treats.
30: alphabetize your CDs/DVDs/VHSs/books/records.
31: paint or draw.
32: rip paper into itty bitty pieces.
33: shoot hoops, kick a ball.
34: write a letter or send an email.
35: plan your dream room (colours/furniture).
36: hug a pillow or stuffed animal.
37: hyperfocus on something like a rock or your hand.
38: dance.
39: make a hot chocolate, milkshake or smoothie.
40: play with modeling clay or play dough.
41: build a pillow fort.
42: go for a nice, long car ride.
43: complete something youâve been putting off.
44: draw on yourself with marker.
45: take up a new hobbie.
46: look up recipes and cook a meal.
47: look at pretty things, like flowers or art. Examine them.
48: create or build something.
49: pray.
50: make a list of blessings in your life.
51: read the bible.
52: go to a friendâs house.
53: jump on a trampoline.
54: watch an old, happy movie.
55: contact a hotline/therapist.
56: talk to someone close to you.
57: ride a bicycle.
58: feed ducks, birds or squirrels.
59: colour with crayons.
60: memorize a poem, song or play.
61: stretch.
62: search for ridiculous things on the internet. (Example: *your name* the hedgehog)
63: âshopâ online (without buying anything)
64: colour coordinate your clothes.
65: watch fish.
66: make a CD/playlist of your favourite songs.
67: play the â15 minute gameâ (avoid something for 15 minutes, when time is up start again)
68: plan your wedding/prom/other event.
69: plant some seeds;) (had to lol. But actually plant seeds. It helps.)
70: hunt for your perfect home or car online.
71: try to make as many words as possible with your first/middle/last name.
72: sort through your photos.
73: play with a ballon.
74: give yourself a facial.
75: find some toys and play with them.
76: start collecting something.
77: play video/computer/phone games.
78: clean up trash from your local park.
79: perform a random act of kindness for someone.
80: text or call a friend.
81: write yourself a âI love you becauseâŚâ letter.
82: look up new words and use them.
83: rearrange furniture.
84: write a letter to someone you may never send.
85: smile at at least 5 people.
86: play with little kids (cousins, siblings, etc.)
87: go for a walk (with or without friends. Find a cool place to hangout.)
88: put a puzzle together.
89: clean your room.
90: try to do handstands, cartwheels, etc.
91: yoga.
92: teach your pet a new trick.
93: learn a new language.
94: move EVERYTHING in your room to a new spot.
95: get together with friends and play sports. 96: hug a friend/family member. 97: search online for new songs/artists. 98: make a list of goals for the week/month/year/next 5 years. 99: face paint. 100: watch animal live streams on YouTube.
Free Graphic Novels (DC, Marvel, Image, etc), Music, TV shows, and music on HOOPLA.
Free music that you can KEEP on FREEGAL
You are PAYING for all this with your tax money – USE THEM. Most likely systems will have all 3 or 2 out of 3, so if you arenât sure call your local libraryâs reference/information desk and how you can get set-up or started.
Hey, highkey from a library worker:Â
Overdrive has a new mobile app called LIBBY I find it easier to use. Itâs the same content as Overdrive just better for mobile. Overdrive and Libby both let you send items to your kindle as well. Â
Just downloaded Libby the other day as an upgrade from Overdrive and I can honestly say it is a DELIGHT. They even have an icon next to titles to give you an idea of how long you have to wait if itâs checked out – so you donât get your heart set on something and then itâs like SURPRISE! 4 month waiting list! – AND a way to sort for only items that are currently available.
Iâve been devouring media for a solid week now and 2018 has been such a drought for me before this.
Daylio: pictorial mood tracking. Pick a smiley face and current activity to log your emotions at any time throughout the day. Moods and activities are customizable
NotOK: panic button. Set five contacts and write a message to send out during a crisis. In a crisis, hit the button and your contacts will be contacted.
Booster Buddy: wake up the cartoon animal by doing three self care activitities throughout the day. Also has optional activities for a variety of mental health issues, including psychosis.
7 Cups: chat anonymously with a stranger about your problems, get an e-therapist, or participate in a group chat with people with similar struggles. LGBTQ friendly.
Calm Harm: alternatives to self harm, gives you activities to do while you ride out the urge to hurt yourself
Tap Tap Fish: not a self care app, but a very calming game where you grow your own reef. Great way to feel like youâre taking care of something
Symple: symptom tracker app. Allows you to track a variety of symptoms throughout the day
Anyway those are the ones that I know, if anyone wants to feel free to add more!
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