Thread by @theskypriestess

This is a good time to redirect frustration and pain onto creative outlets and prayer.

By all means, do your online activism.

But balance that out with self-care Address your mental, spiritual and emotional needs.

Self-neglect will not solve the problem.

Some Tips ⬇️

#MentalHealthMatters

Look for signs of burnout (use Google) and assess yourself honestly

Whilst your voice matters, so too does your spirit.

Take a break from Twitter to recharge for a few days.

You can continue supporting your cause in other ways.

Redirect the brain to different activities for a change. Art, games on your phone, deep breathing, music.

This isn't escapism. Some of the best ideas come when we're in the middle of doing something unrelated. (Like Archimedes shouting EUREKA! In his bathtub)

#Brainhealth Try supplementation to support your nervous system. Vitamin B complex is particularly good as is fish oil.

Over the counter herbal medications can help with stress: St. John's wort, valerian, ashwagandha, brahmi

These may be contraindicated those pregnant or ill

Not all bodies can handle these suggestions, so it is best to check in with a naturopath that has your medical history

Other things that can help:

Magnesium oil (external application)
Brewer's yeast with organic coconut oil

Less stimulants, sugar, dairy, red meat, flour

& 😴

#Digestivehealth

Your gut and brain are intimately connected. Eat light, try some probiotics (there may be a little discomfort at first if you have unhelpful bacterial overgrowth), and have more fibre in your diet.

It doesn't have to be rich food. The basics are fine.

Some of you are already fasting. When you do break fast, try apple cider vinegar and a little honey as a health tonic and detoxifier

Adding a tiny pinch of organic turmeric in your coffee or tea can go a long way as it has neuroprotective And anti-inflammatory properties.

#Creativity

Picking up a paintbrush may be the last thing you feel like doing when you are in grief or sadness.

But it's a powerful way to unlock and express emotions you don't have words for.

Consider using your non-dominant hand and unlock different pathways in the brain.

This is the basis of #neuroplasticity & rewiring the brain. You can go to an art therapist or freestyle. If all you have access to is a pen, doodle on an old newspaper.

Pottery, making jewellery, making baskets, building furniture, carpentry, etc. are other ways to express

#Martialarts
#Expressinganger

A lot of you want to punch a certain man obsessed with avocadoes. That's not possible right now.

Channel the aggression into exercise. Qi gong and tai chi are useful to develop discipline and remove stagnation.

Gentler things like walking in nature or swimming can also help. They allow you to process stagnant emotions that can contribute to disease later in life.

Or play something you love and dance at home. Even if it makes you cry. Probably a good catharsis if so.

#movementtherapy

#Spirituality

This is a more personal matter.

Religious individuals can find solace in their faith, prayer, fasting, lighting a candle, speaking to clergy, etc.

Spiritual lightness and ease can also be found in other ways, depending on your openness. Some ideas:

- Deep Breathing
- Guided Visualization (used by psychologists for years)
- Gemstones like aquamarine, rhodochrosite, chrysocolla
- Essential oils like lavender, cypress, rose, arborvitae frankincense

(Check contraindications if pregnant, ill or are around small children & pets)

- Having a salt bath with Epsom salts, lime, a safe essential oil can go a long way (or head to the ocean, weather permitting)
- burning frankincense and myrrh resin (they are powerful healers and emotional uplifters - why do you think you find them in houses of worship? 🤗🌈)

That's it for now :) hope this helps

#Selfcare
#Mentalhealth
#Physicalhealth
#Spiritualwellness
#Nutrition
#Emotionalwellness

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