Self Care with Mental Illness

Hello everyone! Welcome to the second day of Nightline Awareness Week, and our next post about the importance of self care.

Taking care of yourself when mentally ill can sometimes be a challenge. It is easy to want to stay in bed all day and not look after yourself properly. However, taking a few moments for yourself every single day can do wonders for your healthiness and happiness. I try to do one nice thing for myself every day - especially when I'm feeling low.

Here are some of my suggestions for self care:

- Take a walk through green spaces like parks

- Send a message to a friend you haven't talked to in a long time

- Take a long, luxurious bath or shower

- Do something creative, like journalling or colouring

We asked our volunteers for some suggestions for self care, and here's what they came up with:

- Comfort food

- Getting enough sleep

- Staying hydrated

- Meditation

- Going for a run

- Watching a film

- Listening to music

Could you see yourself taking on some of these self care tips? Let us know!

Yours,

-Wendy