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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
Hiya all,
I just thought of this idea on having a space where we can all share our self care activities.
I like to listen to music as self care
Having a shower
Going for walks.
Would love to see what you guys do as self care activities.
Tagging A few people that may benifet from this @Snowie @Oaktree @Bow @Eve7 @Dimity @saltandpepper @Lee82 @Ant7 and anyone else you can think of you can tag.
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JynxModerator
Hey @Fluttershy1 thanks for the tag 
Sometimes it depends on what I am needing to address - am I underslept? Dehydrated? Sensory overwhelm?
But also I like to do things like go for a bush walk and try to spot the most interesting bit of nature I can find, or put on my favourite tunes and dance as hard as I can or sing as loud as I can, or I'll find some writing prompts and do a little smidge of creative wiriting. Anything that is nourishing to the soul, really 
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
I like the ideas @Jynx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
wow @LostAngel , @Former-Member , @Dimity , @Jynx , @Fluttershy1 , lots of wonderful ideas my friends xx
how about you @Pengu , @Bezak482 , @Libra , @Former-Member , @Scoo , @HenryX
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Unknown userMember
Hello, great thread!
There was another thread on this topic ages ago. I'd link it here but I don't know how to search the forum from my mobile phone.
Anyway, there are some really inspiring ideas on this thread already. For me, my list:
Grounding exercises
Meditation
Cold water
Hot drink, probably tea over coffee if I am going through a rough patch
Shower
Reading self care/self help material
Watching videos from ppl about recovery
Seeing my support network eg dr, psych etc
Talking to ppl I trust
Going for a walk
Other things I do have been mentioned already like listening to music and art.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
soo lovely to see you here @Former-Member
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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51 @Former-Member @Jynx @Dimity @Former-Member -
my self care
music
warm shower
walking
playing video games
cooking
art & craft
Swimming
Singing
dancing.
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DimitySenior Contributor
Lots of activities there @Fluttershy1 to balance the quiet times. I'm still thinking about my list but it will include music and aromatherapy. I used to enjoy gardening... "to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow"...
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Unknown userMember
@Fluttershy1 some of mine include ✨
😊🌻
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Unknown userMember
For me I like to:
Listen to traditional South African music.
Take a long warm muscle-relaxing bubble bath.
Burn frankensense and myrrth and meditate.
On a cold winters day or a stormy night, I will lay down and listen to black metal albums.
Spend extra time outside tending to my garden beds than normal.
Go for a walk along the bay with my iPod on shuffle.
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DimitySenior Contributor
Hello @Arizona this thread has some ideas for selfcare - both active and ambient - enjoy! I have a cat draped over my shoulder purring - providing warmth and wellbeing - I guess that's mutual care.
Hope this helps you nurture yourself.
Cheers,
Dimity
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