5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness

 


As a mentally ill person myself, I often struggle with stress. Back then when I got laid down for some reason, I tended to think that I was not good enough.

We all went through those struggles, right?

Especially when dealing with emotions and hallucinations. Those struggles make it really hard to see ourselves as important people! In this article, I share  5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness.

# 1 Get a Massage

You’ve had a long day and congratulations, you’ve worked hard. It's time to have your reward by simply going for a massage from a professional or from your family. Massage can help you relax and rest. That is why Getting a massage is one of the 5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness.

# 2 Journalling

Trust me! I’ve done this! Journalling can be a medium to pour out your feelings about the day. Journaling daily can help you be more content and release all the stress you’ve accumulated throughout the day. That is why journalling is one of 5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness.

 

# 3 Connect with people you love

If you have a mental illness and your MBTI is E, this will be your go-to self-care. Maybe not meeting them face to face but simply by sending a chat to them, asking about their day, and discussing the hottest topics. That is why connecting with people you love is one of the 5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness.

 

# 4 Listen to music you love

Everyone enjoys listening to music that fits their current situation. If you’re feeling down it's okay to cry over some sad music, if you have a bad day try some encouraging music and if you’re in love you can listen to love songs. Music can help you to relax and pour out your feelings. That is why listening to Music You Love is one of 5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness.

 

# 5 Body scrub, manicure, pedicure, and face mask

Yep! You can do this on your own, go to a spa, or simply with the help of your friends and family. It helps to take care of your body and ease your mind. You can also play some relaxing spa music during your session it can help you to get into the spa mode. That why body scrubs, manicures, pedicures, and face masks is one of 5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness.

 

That’s my 5 recommended self-care activities for your mental illness do you have other activities? Be sure to tell me in the comments! 

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