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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Again

How are you taking care of yourself? Making yourself feel good?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Again

How are you taking care of yourself? Making yourself feel good?"

Chocolate raisins and lager

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By *rad_ell12Man
over a year ago

Brighouse

Routines, fresh air everyday, and keeping myself occupied with work, gaming and spending time with the pets!

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

I'm feeling really meh this week swing, working long hours and just cannot be bothered.

Feel really unsexy right now, perhaps I've hot my lockdown wall.

Hope you are ok x

Jo x

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

I can't hug myself. It just does absolutely nothing. Really could do with a hug.

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

Blasting out with music, watching shite on telly, been on here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buying plants!

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By *nto My ArmsMan
over a year ago

Herts/London

Today I put on a pink paisley skirt.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Still training hard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I chose to end a relationship for good. Its hard but I know this is good self care for the future

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Today not much seems to be Enough.

But it's not a reason to stop trying..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Buying plants! "

I read that as buying pants. Which could be a treat depending on the brand...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can't hug myself. It just does absolutely nothing. Really could do with a hug."

Tight duvet cocoon comes close.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Up and down.. somedays I am motivated, get out for a long walk with the kids etc.. other days I nap for hours and binge watch tv..

I feel pretty unsexy too.. need the gym, and my routine back..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Handstands and more handstands!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Buying plants!

I read that as buying pants. Which could be a treat depending on the brand..."

I do need pants too, but the everday boring slash comfy style not pleasure givers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I chose to end a relationship for good. Its hard but I know this is good self care for the future "

Big hugs! Chin up chicken things will get better!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Buying plants!

I read that as buying pants. Which could be a treat depending on the brand...

I do need pants too, but the everday boring slash comfy style not pleasure givers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Eating a much healthier diet including lots of oily fish.

I had an awful diet until a few weeks ago and now it's totally changed.

I feel better for it plus the pounds will start to go

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By *rad_ell12Man
over a year ago

Brighouse

"Eating a much healthier diet including lots of oily fish.

I had an awful diet until a few weeks ago and now it's totally changed.

I feel better for it plus the pounds will start to go

x "

Must say diet has been a huge thing for me this past week as well, no takeaways, a lot more variety, helps massively!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lying in the bath making sure that I take care of myself properly

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

I actually painted my nails yesterday for the first time since lockdown began, baby steps to becoming me again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Working...I love my work sooo much..miss it when not working

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By *nvisible_beardMan
over a year ago

near newbridge, wales

Distracting myself nightly playing tetris in the real world.

Then pass out in front of the tv 6 days a week. The 7th catch up on sleep.

Rinse repeat.

You dicks have to have your hot tubs, bikes, screws and power fucking washers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not. I went for a walk today for the first time in weeks.

I've got fuck all drive. I'm in a shite place mentally and that's impacting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm not. I went for a walk today for the first time in weeks.

I've got fuck all drive. I'm in a shite place mentally and that's impacting.

Hey hope it passes soon..its the pits when head shit happens. Take care of yourself.

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm not. I went for a walk today for the first time in weeks.

I've got fuck all drive. I'm in a shite place mentally and that's impacting.

Big hugs x it's not just exercise, it's whatever you can do to help yourself psychologically

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A good scrubbing twice a day helps to take care of my physical care. Work, gym, eating healthy, mates and family keeps the day going. Reading or listening to podcasts in downtime seals the deal for me!

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Yes a long walk followed by chocolate and cake and lots of sleep seems to be working well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been getting more and more anxious. I think being stuck inside is getting to me a little as now I’m actually feeling anxious about going outside. I’m not worried about getting sick, I’m not even sure what I’m worried about exactly.

So self care to me at the moment is forcing myself outside the house. Also, cutting back on sugar and caffeine has helped (Cutting back, not stopped. I don’t have that much willpower

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get up. I laugh. I go to sleep.

Repeat every day.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I am up and down at the moment like a bloody see saw. I have always tried not to dwell on things but I can't seem to shake them at the moment.

I'm just holding out for better times for they must surely come.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Lots of walkung out in the freah air always wearing lipstick and perfume.

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

I've had a great three weeks of no work but full pay and with reduced living costs have been able to treat myself quite a bit. Can't forget what's going on out there but I've enjoyed my bubble.

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"I'm not. I went for a walk today for the first time in weeks.

I've got fuck all drive. I'm in a shite place mentally and that's impacting.

Sending hugs and strength

You can do this

Here if you need to talk/rant/or otherwise

Jo x

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I’ve been getting more and more anxious. I think being stuck inside is getting to me a little as now I’m actually feeling anxious about going outside. I’m not worried about getting sick, I’m not even sure what I’m worried about exactly.

So self care to me at the moment is forcing myself outside the house. Also, cutting back on sugar and caffeine has helped (Cutting back, not stopped. I don’t have that much willpower

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Little steps on the anxiety. Slowly increase your bubble and test yourself x

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I work from home but stick to normal office hours.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a Double Decker earlier to cheer myself up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

By slowly becoming a fat bastard!

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By *oxychicWoman
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

"I can't hug myself. It just does absolutely nothing. Really could do with a hug."
heres a virtual hug

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lots of beer, very little exercise, lots of sleeping, spending most my days in one room.

I'm the epitome of good health at the moment.

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By *oxychicWoman
over a year ago

Nottinghamshire

I'm up and down at moment to some days I'm so fed up other days I'm good doesnr help I'm looking at july as going back to work but might be longer

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"By slowly becoming a fat bastard!

Possibly (dunno, can't see you) but you're a lovely bastard, Bants

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"By slowly becoming a fat bastard!

Possibly (dunno, can't see you) but you're a lovely bastard, Bants

Haha...thank you! I've done nothing but drink stella, eat chocolate and crisps and miss the gym since lockdown started!

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Handstands and more handstands! "

I've been practising my headstands - can do two types now! Handstands are a way off...

Self care:

- Keeping a good sleeping routine

- Exercising every outside every day (running or long walks)

- Yoga

- Cooking from scratch, started getting a veg box so experimenting with things I wouldn't usually buy

- Baking and 'healthy' cake for breakfast (apple, banana, carrot, sweet potato...)

- Buying treats with money I'm saving on travel/socialising etc

- Not beating myself up when spending time doing nothing

- Getting involved in arty/photo challenges

- Phone/Zoom with friends and family

Keeps me busy! I'm enjoying my own company and feel pretty lucky.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Handstands and more handstands!

I've been practising my headstands - can do two types now! Handstands are a way off...

Self care:

- Keeping a good sleeping routine

- Exercising every outside every day (running or long walks)

- Yoga

- Cooking from scratch, started getting a veg box so experimenting with things I wouldn't usually buy

- Baking and 'healthy' cake for breakfast (apple, banana, carrot, sweet potato...)

- Buying treats with money I'm saving on travel/socialising etc

- Not beating myself up when spending time doing nothing

- Getting involved in arty/photo challenges

- Phone/Zoom with friends and family

Keeps me busy! I'm enjoying my own company and feel pretty lucky."

That is a very good breakdown of self care.. inspiring. I have 3 sweet potatoes left.. what cake can I make?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Handstands and more handstands!

I've been practising my headstands - can do two types now! Handstands are a way off...

Self care:

- Keeping a good sleeping routine

- Exercising every outside every day (running or long walks)

- Yoga

- Cooking from scratch, started getting a veg box so experimenting with things I wouldn't usually buy

- Baking and 'healthy' cake for breakfast (apple, banana, carrot, sweet potato...)

- Buying treats with money I'm saving on travel/socialising etc

- Not beating myself up when spending time doing nothing

- Getting involved in arty/photo challenges

- Phone/Zoom with friends and family

Keeps me busy! I'm enjoying my own company and feel pretty lucky."

Great stuff! Love this!

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm finding learning and expanding skills to be most beneficial to my mental health at the moment. Losing myself in books, blogs, podcasts. Writing, or thinking about writing. Things I like and enjoy anyway... and can lose myself in.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South

Staying off Fab (no offence to any Fab folk, but sometimes it just needs to be done).

Walking more (hurrah for more outdoors time).

Browsing Etsy, Ebay, Pinterest and Instagram. A lot.

Watching films that i enjoy and those that i know will lift my mood.

Listening to music.

Not reading/watching any news.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For me - my feel good is through exercise, mainly weight lifting, MMA.

But with lockdown, I can’t do neither - so it’s lots of walks with headphones in

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I just played with my makeup

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sticking to a loose routine day to day. Make sure I eat, exercise and sleep. Being kind to myself and others.

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By *ilsaGeorgeCouple
over a year ago

kent

"Again

How are you taking care of yourself? Making yourself feel good?"

spending time with my son and my wife, working on a new project and talking to other friends. Coffee and chocolate biscuits. Reading a lot. All the usual self care options have just been amplified during lockdown. And talking to you always helps

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By *LOVEpinacoladasWoman
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Handstands and more handstands!

I've been practising my headstands - can do two types now! Handstands are a way off...

Self care:

- Keeping a good sleeping routine

- Exercising every outside every day (running or long walks)

- Yoga

- Cooking from scratch, started getting a veg box so experimenting with things I wouldn't usually buy

- Baking and 'healthy' cake for breakfast (apple, banana, carrot, sweet potato...)

- Buying treats with money I'm saving on travel/socialising etc

- Not beating myself up when spending time doing nothing

- Getting involved in arty/photo challenges

- Phone/Zoom with friends and family

Keeps me busy! I'm enjoying my own company and feel pretty lucky.

That is a very good breakdown of self care.. inspiring. I have 3 sweet potatoes left.. what cake can I make?

Sounds really weird, but I made a chocolate cake with mashed sweet potato (and more mashed sweet potato in the frosting). I was sceptical but it was delicious! Recipe from Lazy Cat Kitchen.

Going to try a beetroot cake this week!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blocking people that make me feel like I’m dead bird that gets played with when the cat is bored.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Handstands and more handstands!

I've been practising my headstands - can do two types now! Handstands are a way off...

Self care:

- Keeping a good sleeping routine

- Exercising every outside every day (running or long walks)

- Yoga

- Cooking from scratch, started getting a veg box so experimenting with things I wouldn't usually buy

- Baking and 'healthy' cake for breakfast (apple, banana, carrot, sweet potato...)

- Buying treats with money I'm saving on travel/socialising etc

- Not beating myself up when spending time doing nothing

- Getting involved in arty/photo challenges

- Phone/Zoom with friends and family

Keeps me busy! I'm enjoying my own company and feel pretty lucky.

That is a very good breakdown of self care.. inspiring. I have 3 sweet potatoes left.. what cake can I make?

Sounds really weird, but I made a chocolate cake with mashed sweet potato (and more mashed sweet potato in the frosting). I was sceptical but it was delicious! Recipe from Lazy Cat Kitchen.

Going to try a beetroot cake this week!"

Oh make chocolate beet brownies..

Inspired by you I found a recipe for lemon and courgette muffins. Yum!

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

"I can't hug myself. It just does absolutely nothing. Really could do with a hug.

Tight duvet cocoon comes close. "

Doesn't have the requirements unfortunately. But good thought.

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

"I can't hug myself. It just does absolutely nothing. Really could do with a hug. heres a virtual hug

Thankyou.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can't hug myself. It just does absolutely nothing. Really could do with a hug. heres a virtual hug

Thankyou. "

Hugs lovely. Nice to see you back x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I put on bit of make up. I ironed a dress I love.. i had a long walk. I spoke to couple of friends. Life is looking less dim.

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

"I can't hug myself. It just does absolutely nothing. Really could do with a hug. heres a virtual hug

Thankyou.

Hugs lovely. Nice to see you back x"

Thank you

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By *naswingdress OP Woman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I put on bit of make up. I ironed a dress I love.. i had a long walk. I spoke to couple of friends. Life is looking less dim.

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

Had a nice, long, hot bath today, wine, candles and a book whilst soaking in it.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Bought myself a full height basketball post/hoop so I can practice. Did some outdoor gym stuff yesterday with my PT (he's my one person to meet in a park). I did sprints/shuttles in the wheelchair using trees as markers while he ran alongside randomly lobbing a basketball at me. I think we looked a bit nuts, but it was good to go somewhere different and speak to someone else!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have just had a week off and done nothing but sleep. We’ve had a worrying year up to now with my dads health and I think I was under more stress than I realised. Finally felt with it on Friday so have spent 2 days sewing and made myself a lap quilt to snuggle under.

Take care everyone x

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