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My Favourite 26 Self-Care Ideas For Those with Mental Health

Acting on self-care and making yourself a priority by focusing on your own needs first is so important when trying to tackle and take control of your Mental Health. My mind and body often shuts down when I have zero control of my life, in particular anything to do with surprises like presents, strangers talking to me on the street, engagements and so forth. So for me, self-care is fundamental in my survival against BPD in order for me to relax and to be able assess situations in a healthier way. So what I have done is that I’ve compiled a list of 26 self-care ideas I do myself or plan to do in the future, I needed to stress that I’m not an expert so please don’t take my word as the gospel truth, treat more like a suggestion or even inspiration for your fight to stay alive.

Drink water
Eat more healthier foods like fruits and vegetables and less fatty and greasy foods (despite how nice and yummy they are – a treat now again is OK though!)
Have 8 hours sleep every night
Read a book before bed
Exercise
Reach out to someone
Face Masks
Go for a walk
Listen to music
Journal
Paint nails
Watch TV
Cook your favourite meal
Try a new hair style
Shopping
Block negative people on social media
Take part in a Yoga / Pilates class
Listen to a podcast
Have a night in with friends
Try something new
Book a holiday
Do some painting / drawing
Colouring books
Spend time with people you consider family
Have a pyjama day
Never be afraid to ask for help