Self-Care Thread

Hi everyone :sunny:

What kinds of things do you like to do to take care of yourself? What makes you feel better?

Is it something physical like going to the gym?
Or something as simple as enjoying a nice cup of tea?

Personally, I enjoy painting my nails-- it makes me feel like I’m taking care of myself, plus I enjoy changing up the colors :slightly_smiling_face:

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Work and sleep, I really wish I could stay home, but in reality work keeps me going. I do like my work, get me out and keeps me in shape. lots of lifting

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I got a juicer for Christmas, so I’ve been making fresh juices almost every day. Fruits and veggies galore. Makes me feel healthy lol

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It’s great that your work keeps you in shape and more importantly, that you enjoy it :slightly_smiling_face:

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Nice! What’s your fave combo that you’ve tried so far?

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I really prefer the fruit juices, so like strawberries, raspberries, apples, blood oranges. There are still so many yet to try!

The veggie juices are probably healthier, but don’t taste as good :grimacing:

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Wen I feel bad I get scared that its gonna turn into psychosis if I let it linger. I try to change my thinking patterns. I don’t always remember. Its easy to get carried away in habitual bad thinking patterns.

Diet, water wen I’m still hungry instead of a binge, exercise, which includes walking in the park in the mornings I love the after feel, (not the same as jogging but still good), texting my friend wen I’m feeling the need to, continual learning to feel a better understanding, positive affirmations I don’t look at them daily but I do from time to time and try and bring some up on a daily basis like it’s OK to do things in baby steps and comparison is unhealthy stuuf like that…

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So true about how easy it is to get carried away with this illness sometimes, @anon90843118.

Walking in the park is awesome! It’s been really cold here, so haven’t gotten out as much as I’ve liked, but plan on doing so once it warms up some.

All good stuff! You have some good things in place-- will take a page from your book :slightly_smiling_face:

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I sometimes go for a run on the beach.

Also paint my nails sometimes.

I enjoy work, it makes me feel better.

I love the outdoors, like camping, rock climbing and swimming in beautiful rivers.

Fresh fresh.

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Crocheting is my little exscape I actually got a callus from it yesterday! It was very small from where the crochet hook hits the palm of my hand and very easy to pull off but I was proud… I haven’t had a callus in years!

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I like spending time with friends and family makes me feel better.

I enjoy travelling. It always feels good to see new things. I cant wait for a usa trip oneday.

I like surfing and playing guitar. I love a good bbq.

And yea no nails was jj.

Keeeeep it reaaaaal

:green_heart: :crazy_face:

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Nature is awesome for sure, @anon39015889! A little sunshine can do wonders.

Was just telling @anon90843118 that once the weather gets warmer, I plan on getting outdoors more.

Also:
:nail_care: :crazy_face: :rofl:

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Saw the hooded scarf you made for your friend, as well as the infinity one-- they were so cute @Twialine!

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@Schztuna thank you! I’m working on a lap blanket now

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I’m smoking a brisket right now as we speak, on my new-ish pellet smoker. My first brisket, so I’m hoping it goes well :thinking:

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Nice. Put pic of it up plz sir !!

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I’ll post a pic when I slice it up. Get you guys all jealous lol

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It always feels nice to take care of my skin. I just bought myself a cucumber facial peel, I can’t wait to try it. I have a nighttime moisturizer it smells so pretty. I have a body lotion that smells like coconuts.

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Oooh coconuts-- sounds heavenly! Have to agree with you on skincare-- just the routine of it makes me feel like I’m doing something healthy for myself. Enjoy your cucumber peel!

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Thank you @Schztuna

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