I have been thinking a lot about posting this thread the past few days. Just had to get my head together enough to do it.
I think with such a stressful time of year upon us, this is the time that we sufferers really need to take some extra time and put in a little extra effort to do those things that help us to feel more grounded. Self care is one of those things that gets shoved to the back when we feel so terrible that it is hard to even drag ourselves out of bed... things such as making sure that we eat (even if it is something little), having a shower etc... but there are other little things that I've discovered that really help me along my way...
This thread is basically so that people can share their ideas and techniques and encourage each other to do these things that sometimes we find so difficult.
Okay... so I'll start:
Self care:
- try something little to begin with, such as using a nice moisturizer on your hands and face after you wash them. I've been trying to do this for the past few weeks and not only does it help me to feel as if I am WORTH looking after, it has also dramatically improved my skin tone etc...
- for the ladies... I've never been one to really take care of my nails, but lately I bought a little thing which removes ridges and smooths my nails (cost less than $6 from the chemist). It was actually quite soothing to do and has helped me when I'm feeling triggered as it requires some concentration but not much "mind power".
Self soothing:
- curling up with a blanket wrapped around me and a teddy bear. Great for when I'm feeling little and afraid.
- making myself comfy in my bean bag and watching a favorite movie (that way you can zone out and don't have to concentrate)
Would love to hear more suggestions as this is basically all I have! :doh:
Pixie
I think with such a stressful time of year upon us, this is the time that we sufferers really need to take some extra time and put in a little extra effort to do those things that help us to feel more grounded. Self care is one of those things that gets shoved to the back when we feel so terrible that it is hard to even drag ourselves out of bed... things such as making sure that we eat (even if it is something little), having a shower etc... but there are other little things that I've discovered that really help me along my way...
This thread is basically so that people can share their ideas and techniques and encourage each other to do these things that sometimes we find so difficult.
Okay... so I'll start:
Self care:
- try something little to begin with, such as using a nice moisturizer on your hands and face after you wash them. I've been trying to do this for the past few weeks and not only does it help me to feel as if I am WORTH looking after, it has also dramatically improved my skin tone etc...
- for the ladies... I've never been one to really take care of my nails, but lately I bought a little thing which removes ridges and smooths my nails (cost less than $6 from the chemist). It was actually quite soothing to do and has helped me when I'm feeling triggered as it requires some concentration but not much "mind power".
Self soothing:
- curling up with a blanket wrapped around me and a teddy bear. Great for when I'm feeling little and afraid.
- making myself comfy in my bean bag and watching a favorite movie (that way you can zone out and don't have to concentrate)
Would love to hear more suggestions as this is basically all I have! :doh:
Pixie