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Self-Care

Welcome to the self-care archive. If you’ve clicked this tag, then you’re interested in quickly finding all the articles that are related to this topic. If so, then you’re in the right place.

Here you’ll find all the articles that have been tagged to be about self-care or to contain information about this topic.

Articles here may include personal accounts as well as tips and information on the subject.

What To Do If You’re Lonely On Valentine’s Day

9 June 20249 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman in a black room being partially illuminated by a red light in the shape of a heart to represent the topic of the article - What To Do If You're Lonely On Valentine's Day

Reading Time: 8 minutesAt one point or another, most of us have felt lonely on Valentine’s Day. If that’s going to be you this Valentine’s Day, then check out this guide

Categories Advice, GeneralTags BPD, Relationships, Self-Care, What is...64 Comments

Depression Meals: Simple Meals To Cook When Lacking Motivation

9 June 20242 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white woman in a wheelchair preparing food in the kitchen to represent the topic of the article - Depression Meals: Simple Recipes To Cook When Lacking Motivation - Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 6 minutesCheck out these depression meals for simple recipes to tie you over when you have no motivation to eat, let alone cook

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care92 Comments

Doomscrolling To Cheerscrolling, Which Is Better For You?

28 January 202519 January 2022 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 5 minutesDoomscrolling is the world’s favourite past-time as we’re feed a diet of negative world news. So would switching to cheerscrolling be better for our mental wellbeing?

Categories Advice, GeneralTags Happiness, Self-Care56 Comments

Suicidal Ideation: What It’s Like Living With Suicidal Thoughts

9 June 20245 January 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an East Asian woman curled up in a chair looking at the phone as the light of the phone lights up their face, to represent the topic of the article - Suicidal Ideation: What It's Like Living With Suicidal Thoughts

Reading Time: 10 minutesSuicidal ideation is more of a problem than many people think. To help highlight this, this article includes two personal experiences of suicidal ideation

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care, Suicide39 Comments

Winter Months: Survival Guide For Getting Through The Cold

9 June 202415 December 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a very cold and snowy city as a person walks in front of a bus to represent the topic of the article - Winter Months Survival Guide For Getting Through The Winter Season

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe winter months can be harsh on us in a lot of different ways, and one way is winter depression. But, there are ways to manage it

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care60 Comments

Festive Depression: When Christmas Joy Turns To The Blues

9 June 20248 December 2021 by Unwanted Life
Photo of a woman of east Asian heritage sitting on the floor and resting against a sofa looking sad, with Christmas decorations in front of her to represent the topic of the article - Festive Depression: When Christmas Joy Turns To The Holiday Blues

Reading Time: 5 minutesChristmas can be great, but it can also be stressful. And after the wave of merriment has passed, you might be left with festive depression

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Self-Care, What is...64 Comments

Burning Bridges And Cutting People Out Of Your Life

9 June 202424 November 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman standing on a wooden bridge to represent the topic of the article - Burning Bridges And Cutting People Out Of Your Life

Reading Time: 8 minutesAs the old saying goes, blood is thicker than water, but this article will make a case for burning bridges even when it involves family

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, What is...56 Comments

How To Teach Children About Mental Health

9 June 20243 November 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a little black girl and a little east Asian girl playing together around a table to represent the topic of the article - How To Teach Children About Mental Health

Reading Time: 8 minutesLearning about mental health and how we can look after our wellbeing is important to learn about at any age, but the sooner we do, the better

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Childhood, LGBTQI+, Racism, Self-Care, Support75 Comments

Tomo, A Wellbeing App Worth Trying Out Or Not?

9 June 202420 October 2021 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman's hand together, opened palms up, with a flower between their hands, to represent the topic of the article - Tomo, A Wellbeing App Worth Trying Out Or Not?

Reading Time: 8 minutesBecause Tomo is an NHS approved mental wellbeing app, I took it for a test drive to provide a review so I could share my experience with you

Categories General, ReviewTags App, Self-Care63 Comments

10 Great Breathing Exercises For Your Mental Wellbeing

9 June 20246 October 2021 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 5 minutesA collection of the best breathing exercises to help you relax, reduce your stress, manage your anxiety, and help improve your sleep quality

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, Sleep, Stress74 Comments
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