For Bad Days- Do’s and Dont’s 

This is just my list of do's and dont's for bad days.
 

  ·       DO TALK TO PEOPLE!

  ·       DO NOT isolate yourself- it'll only make things worse.

  ·       DO tell people you trust you're struggling- you ARE NOT being a pain or burden. They can help you before you reach crisis point.

  ·       DO NOT drown your sorrows in depressing music and films that make you weep.

  ·       DO change it up. Put on your favourite music. FULL BLAST. 

      ·  DO NOT apply "rules" to yourself that you wouldn’t apply to a friend/ loved one.

  ·       DO NOT say/think things about yourself that you wouldn’t about your friends/ loved ones.

  ·       DO get headphones on and dance around your room to feel good tracks.

  ·       DO NOT bottle it up.

  ·       DO NOT over think. Over thinking makes everything feel excruciating. When really most of the worries can be (partly!) talked away.

  ·       DO take care of yourself

  ·       DO be kind to yourself! 

For example... exercise (healthily), singing, working, socialising and listening to calming music. Do your hair, your nails, your makeup. Go for a long hot bubble bath. Read a book. Teach yourself how to play a musical instrument. 

Also... Watch/ listen to your favourites (Harry Potter obviously). Go through your bad days box (EVERYBODY should have a bad days box!).  If you're religious, read passages or scripture you find comforting. Meet up with people- go for a coffee or a walk or the pictures or whatever you enjoy.

        ·   DO spend time with people you love (and who are a healthy influence). Talk to them, do things (go for a walk, go for a cuppa or just have a natter...)

         ·      DO use distractions- knitting, crochet, reading, talking to people, playing cards, playing  board games, arts and crafts etc.

         ·      DO revisit old hobbies/interests- make a friendship bracelet/scoobie (bad example, I know ), watch cartoons ect.