Can we get a Coping Mechanisms/Self-Care megathread?

My favorite thing/one of the only things that helps me calm down when I'm raging is a hot bath. But my apartment doesn't have a bathtub and I'm having a hard time coming up with other things to do. Meditation/breathing exercises don't work well for me.

Search didn't turn anything up (as far as a mega thread), and I'd rather not have to read through a million posts just to find a few good tips.

Please share your favorite coping mechanisms or self-care tips or positive affirmations that help you. I'll add them to the body of this post. I'm also adding a few that I found in other threads.

Things to try:

  • Exercise (even just walking)
  • Going outside and sitting in the sun for a few minutes
  • Walk the dog/Play with your pet
  • A hot bath/shower (bonus: salts, scrubs, and/or bath bombs)
  • CBD oil
  • Magnesium capsules (they're supposed to be calming)
  • Yoga (Or even just stretching.)
  • Watch a funny movie/tv show (I suggest Netflix standup comedy.)
  • Face Masks
  • Keep a diary of positive thoughts/affirmations
  • Do the laundry
  • Talk it out with your support system
  • Eat a healthy meal/food (This has more of a mental effect than a physical one imo, but still helpful because it makes me feel "productive/good")
  • Drink a large glass of cold water (I always add lemon because it makes me feel like I'm being "healthy" lol)
  • Track your cycle. (Some popular apps are Clue, Flo, Me v PMDD)
  • Art/Coloring. Lots of people seem to recommend adult coloring books.
  • Weighted blankets
  • ASMR/Relaxation videos
  • Online chat therapy (There's websites like 7cupsoftea that will connect you to a "listener" who is just a normal person that you can just chat with for free.)
  • Organize something around your house
  • Drink some tea (Raspberry leaf and spearmint both have positive effects on hormonal imbalances)
  • Make a to-do list
  • Scream into a pillow
  • ​

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Things to avoid:

  • Caffeine
  • Alcohol
  • Toxic/negative people
  • Sugar/junk food
  • Making important decisions
  • ​

Positive Affirmations/Things to say to yourself:

  • You are not crazy.
  • Your feelings are valid.
  • This will pass.
  • ​

Supplements: (obviously check with your doctor first, these is just a list of supplements that have been recommended in this sub. As far as I know, all results are completely anecdotal and not backed by studies.)

  • Calcium/Magnesium
  • B6
  • Vitamin D
  • Iron
  • Fish Oil/Omega-3
  • Chaste Berry/Vitex
  • CBD oil
  • 5HTP (careful if you're on an SSRI)
  • Melatonin
  • L-Theanine
  • Pre-Mense T (a blend, but highly recommended in this sub)
My favorite thing/one of the only things that helps me calm down when I'm raging is a hot bath. But my apartment doesn't have a bathtub and I'm having a hard time coming up with other things to do. Meditation/breathing exercises don't work well for me.Search didn't turn anything up (as far as a mega thread), and I'd rather not have to read through a million posts just to find a few good tips.Please share your favorite coping mechanisms or self-care tips or positive affirmations that help you. I'll add them to the body of this post. I'm also adding a few that I found in other threads.Things to try:Exercise (even just walking)Going outside and sitting in the sun for a few minutesWalk the dog/Play with your petA hot bath/shower (bonus: salts, scrubs, and/or bath bombs)CBD oilMagnesium capsules (they're supposed to be calming)Yoga (Or even just stretching.)Watch a funny movie/tv show (I suggest Netflix standup comedy.)Face MasksKeep a diary of positive thoughts/affirmationsDo the laundryTalk it out with your support systemEat a healthy meal/food (This has more of a mental effect than a physical one imo, but still helpful because it makes me feel "productive/good")Drink a large glass of cold water (I always add lemon because it makes me feel like I'm being "healthy" lol)Track your cycle. (Some popular apps are Clue, Flo, Me v PMDD)Art/Coloring. Lots of people seem to recommend adult coloring books.Weighted blanketsASMR/Relaxation videosOnline chat therapy (There's websites like 7cupsoftea that will connect you to a "listener" who is just a normal person that you can just chat with for free.)Organize something around your houseDrink some tea (Raspberry leaf and spearmint both have positive effects on hormonal imbalances)Make a to-do listScream into a pillow​​Things to avoid:CaffeineAlcoholToxic/negative peopleSugar/junk foodMaking important decisions​Positive Affirmations/Things to say to yourself:You are not crazy.Your feelings are valid.This will pass.​Supplements: (obviously check with your doctor first, these is just a list of supplements that have been recommended in this sub. As far as I know, all results are completely anecdotal and not backed by studies.)Calcium/MagnesiumB6Vitamin DIronFish Oil/Omega-3Chaste Berry/VitexCBD oil5HTP (careful if you're on an SSRI)MelatoninL-TheaninePre-Mense T (a blend, but highly recommended in this sub) https://ift.tt/eA8V8J http://bit.ly/2CXdupN

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