BECAUSE NONE OF US ARE MENTALLY STABLE:
Here, have a list of things to make you feel less overwhelmed, compliments of my boredom
Food - Because I’ve been told (repeatedly) that coffee isn’t food.
Chocolate mug cake (if you have a microwave)
Don’t like chocolate? Here’s a vanilla mug cake
Don’t have a microwave? Here’s a brownie recipe (You can substitute yogurt in case you don’t have applesauce)
Don’t feel up to cooking a meal? Here’s an easy snack (You can use almond or cashew butter if you’re allergic to peanuts)
Because pasta fixes everything
Need A Distraction? Here are some websites
This website puts you on a random spot on the globe and you can just click around to explore
Indirect catharsis we all need
Just a fun website you can use to create a galaxy
Scroll through a scale model of the solar system
Here’s a link to Bernadette Banner’s Youtube channel because I love her videos (Fashion history isn’t for everyone, but you might like it!)
Don’t Like Silence? Here, have some background noise
3 Hours of Thunderstorm and Fireplace sounds
Train and Blizzard Sounds
Anxiety? Panic Attack? - Here are some websites that may help
A good overview of anxiety and what an anxiety disorder is
Understanding anxiety disorders
A beginner’s guide to anxiety disorders
Some more coping strategies
Misconceptions about anxiety
Ways to prevent panic attacks
How to stop a panic attack
OCD? - Some useful information
Are you trying to empathize with or know someone with OCD?
What not to say to someone with OCD
Self-Hatred? - These articles help you understand it better because sometimes, you have to understand it before you try to stop it
The Basics of Self-Hatred
This article explains the causes of self-hatred really well
My cynical self found this article a little glib but it’s a great source of information
How to deal with self-hatred
An overview of self-hatred
Abuse? Depression? Addiction? Suicidal Thoughts? - Here are some text hotlines and emergency numbers
This website lists hotlines for a diverse range of issues
Stressed All The Time? - Here are some articles that can help you understand why
Causes of stress and potential solutions
Is it stress or depression?
How to stop feeling stressed
Too Much Schoolwork? - Here are some helpful websites
Ways to make homework stress a bit more bearable
Time Management For Students
5 Tips for dealing with homework (Personally, I hate the way they put the words too much in quotes in a way that implies that some of us aren’t overwhelmed, but it still has some good advice)
How To Make Homework Less Work
Trouble organizing your papers? This article walks you through a good system
Khan Academy (It’s a great resource if you need some extra help or clarification for your coursework)
Sleep Issues? - These articles explain causes and solutions
Some basic information about sleeping disorders
This article points out potential solutions to common sleep problems
More in-depth information, mainly about diagnosis and treatment
This article details causes and treatments for nightmares
How to cope with nightmares
Is anxiety interfering with sleep? This article outlines possible solutions
Self care - It’s not all bath bombs and face masks (It’s me getting lost in the internet because I don’t understand self care-)
Examples and benefits of self care
Take a nap and drink some water
Some Miscellaneous Reminders -
- Treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend
- Don’t forget to drink enough water
- If you’re under prescription, take your meds
- Try talking to a friend or someone you know won’t judge you and listen to what they have to say
- If you can afford it, think about therapy
- Take time away from school/work and focus on your own mental health
- Given that you’re alright with it, you may want to consider talking to your health care provider
Do you need to talk to someone? Send me an ask and I’ll respond to the best of my ability!
If anyone else has any additions, please add on!
