I wanted to create a list of things that can be easily done for those of us who are looking to make this quarantine period productive, especially for those who struggle with depression and anxiety when motivation is fleeting. It’s so hard not to focus on the bad stuff!
Read MoreAlthough I am extremely fortunate in my life right now with how my family understands my mental health challenges, my prior family would shame me for being “needy” or “too sensitive" making it important that I made my self-care inconspicuous. That’s why I wanted to offer a list of gifts that are incredible on their own, but great discrete mental health helpers too.
Read MoreDuring an episode after another celebrity passing from suicide, the community of Mxiety On Twitch wanted to put together their symptoms (or red flags) that let them know something might be wrong. Here is that list, it is by no means conclusive but might be a good start for those who want to know what to look for in their loved ones who live with depression.
At the end of the day, please confer with your doctor and do not diagnose yourself based on this list alone.
Read MoreDuring a recent episode of Mxiety on Twitch, the community decided to come together and create a list of ideas of things that have helped them through tough depressive episode.
Please comment below with your additional suggestions!
Physical
Taking a walk
Finding a job to do
Yoga
Roller-skating
Fishing
Playing with pets
Cold Shower
Going to a bookstore/library
Gardening
Baking
Cleaning House
Reorganizing/Moving Furniture (Marie Kondo Method)
Hiking
Volunteer
Going for a swim (going to beach, snorkeling, surfing)
Seated- Action
Meditating
Writing out feelings
Listening to ASMR
Consume something
Find a place to volunteer
Read Mental Health book or write in Mental Health work book
Seated– Distraction
Listening to music
Playing Video Games
Write fan fiction
Watching cute animal videos
Contacting a friend to talk about something else
Twitch Streams/Youtube Videos
Chatting with someone on Twitch or Discord
Online Shopping
Coloring
Learn new things (language, etc)
Watching funny videos
Watching movie/TV show you have seen before and like
Soothing
Take a bath
Put on comfy clothes
Drink favorite coffee
Chocolate
Talking about how you feel with someone you trust
Things to avoid when depressed
Social Media
Overeating
Looking at Exs on Social Media
Alcohol
Large purchases
Junk Food
Politics/News
Before I broke up my goals, I was facing a roaring river, attempting to run across without drowning or getting hurt. With each goal, it was as if I set a stone. Once I jumped onto that stone, I placed another one before stepping forward. And so on, until I was on a path, with so much determination, that there was no way I was returning to the same shore. Even if I am not sure what is on the other shore, I knew I wanted to start moving towards it.
Read MoreMxiety's mission is to end Mental Illness stigma through education and discussion. Here you'll find resources, essays, and interviews, aggregated from Twitch, Medium, The Mighty, and more.
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