I am a mental health advocate and warrior. These are some items that provide sensory relief for me during my rough times.
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Depression is a very complicated condition. I hope that these items can assist others in ways they have aided me.
Some people find it hard to shower when depressed. These shower steamers provide motivation to shower and provide your nose with lovely smells.
Cleverfy Shower Steamers Aromatherapy - Variety
Stress balls are fun and portable. Take it with you on the go! Stress balls help me to ground myself.
Stress Balls
Putting on a cold face mask in a depressive episode helps to clear a lot of the brain fog that is associated with depression. I have to be present while applying it and set a timer to wear it.
Face Masks - Skin Care
These can provide you with the comfy and cozy feels against your skin during your rough times. I can't go a day without mine.
Fuzzy Blankets
Have you ever had a pair of these? So lovely and comfortable it will add some softness to your rocky mental health.
Fuzzy Socks
This will clean the air in your space, when depressed I hibernate in the house a lot. The sound from the machine also gives a great white noise back ground.
Humidifier
Many of us with depression also battle sleeping issues. Weighted blankets give us the feel of touch and extra comfort.
Weighted Blanket
This can help with disassociation.
Stress Balls - Walmart
Stress and depressive episodes bring on migraines for me! These caps help with that, and they are good for solely relaxing!
Migraine Cap - Walmart
Additional Tips
Here's some more advice.
If you can't think of what to have gratitude for own your own, get a journal to assist you.
Gratitude Journal
Sometimes taking inventory of what we are grateful for will help us with symptoms of depression.
Gratitude Journal | Practice | Greater Good in Action
If you have a therapist, and they allow you to text the during business hours, utilize that resource, in a depressive episode.
How Can Text Therapy Effectively Help Someone? - BetterHelp
Take a nap friend! You may be experiencing burnout.
The Benefits of Napping - National Sleep Foundation
Gut health can help to alleviate some of those symptoms that are attached to a depressive episode.
Best Foods to Eat for Gut Health
Going out and getting air to get your favorite snack can become a grounding exercise. You will hear sounds, see sights and maybe smell things outside. It will bring you into the present space mentally.
WALKING TO THE STORE TO GET SNACKS!
Bff has helped my depression a lot! I even found a friend on there Christmas eve to spend Christmas with.
Bumble For Friends: Meet IRL 17+ - App Store
A lot of times, we are bogged down by our responsibilities. Try to schedule some social time at least twice a month.
How Does Social Connectedness Affect Health? | CDC
I just realized that a physical symptom of depression is under eye circles and bags. These should help!
