General Discussion

[center][img]https://images.cooltext.com/4812681.png[/img] image courtesy of cooltext.com Welcome to FR's official Self Care thread. This thread is intended to help other users with little tips and such so they leave better than they came. If you have any self care tips you would like to post. Encouraging videos, relaxing songs, inspirational quotes, cute pictures, friendly messages, or you just need a place to vent, it's all welcome here! [/center] [center][url=http://flightrising.com/main.php?dragon=24641489] [img]http://flightrising.com/rendern/350/246415/24641489_350.png[/img] [/url][/center] [b]Rules:[/b] - No giving medical advice. (This includes medication suggestions, offering counseling, etc.) This thread is for simple, general tips and such. - No posting about self harm or harming others. - No harassing or bullying other players - No excessive ranting or whining (This includes threats, self deprecation, and judging.) - No spam [center]_____________________________________________________________________________[/center] [center][b]Links to Other Helpful Threads:[/b] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/cc/1991279/3#post_23516485]Draggies Saying Nice Things[/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gend/1935201]Daily Encouraging Quotes[/url] [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/gend/2033090#post_23748078]Calming Stuff[/url] [center]_____________________________________________________________________________[/center] [b]Tips for Anxiety/Stress[/b] - Breathing Exercises do lots of good - Yoga is very helpful, but not for everyone - Taking time to worry now helps you not to worry later - Treat yourself: Eat some chocolate, drink some tea, buy yourself a little something if you have spare change. - Prayer helps tons if you're religious - Writing in a journal about whatever you feel may help you is a great coping strategy. - Don't practice escapism, face your problems and strive to fix them. - Walk/Pet your pet! - Take a nice long walk. - Talk/Rant to a friend that's willing to listen. - Use a stress ball or other little fidget toy like a worry stone or a hair tie around your wrist. - Exercise regularly, workouts can help ease frustration and produce dopamine. - Burning scented candles (or incense in you can handle it) can help take the edge off. - Taking a nice long shower or bath soothes stress very well. (Especially when a bath bomb is involved.) [b]Tips for Friend Trouble:[/b] - Find time to talk, communication is key. - Remember that your feelings are valid and important as theirs. - Don't be afraid to be angry, but don't be aggressive. - Find someone to moderate your conversation if you decide to sit down and talk. - Don't be afraid to cut ties if the friendship is toxic. Your happiness is important. [b]Tips for Panic Attacks:[/b] - Find a safe place to calm down. - Remove yourself from the stressful situation if you can. - Monitor your breathing. - Practice grounding techniques - Visualize someplace calm - Remind yourself you are safe [b]General Self-Care Tips:[/b] - Don't forget your meds! (if you take them) - Take a shower - Take care of any wounds (Physical and Mental) - Take it slow - Don't over think things - Be still - Show others they are loved - Know your strengths and weaknesses - DON'T PUSH YOURSELF! - Forgive. (Yourself and others) - Allow yourself to feel - Unplug (Even from FR) - Find something you are passionate about and throw yourself into it. [/center]

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@VermilionInk

May I add to the stress department? Physical workouts can help with feeling frustrated and restlessness. When feeling lonely and stressed hugs and cudling helps - even if its just plush toys or pillows (though having another human there is usually better).

Burning nice smelling candles can help take the edge off. Or at least just smell nice.

@VermilionInk Somebody ordered a bunch of cute critters? [img]http://www.awesomelycute.com/gallery/2014/10/cute-baby-bats-awesomelycute-com-10-24-2014-17.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.reddiculousness.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/meet-marty-the-cute-mouse-158ee.jpg[/img] [img]http://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/wild-mouse-photography-4.jpg[/img] *flies away on a giant flying kitten*

Thank you for this. As someone who suffers from anxiety this hits me on a personal level!

I'd love to suggest the following:
- calm.com is an amazing website to get started with mindful meditation, it has helped me tons with my anxiety. It's free of charge!


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@ashotinthedark
@Averat
@Pepperdragon

Thank you for the submissions! They have been added to the main pages.

@VermilionInk I've starred this thread, thank you. Although I'm on meds for my depression this thread may help me once in a while. This website offers many resources concering self-care and explaining what certain mental illnesses are, you should consider adding it, it offers support (but not therapy/counseling within the site) and even a self-care kit: https://www.blurtitout.org/

edit: I also find that those adult colouring books help calm me down too.

@Servalan

Thanks for the suggestions! I love the website. I wish you luck dealing with your depression, just remember, you are loved, you are strong, and you are worth it.

A nice long bubble bath might be comforting/relaxing to some as well!