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Note To Mental Self
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items when it comes to treating and healing under the broad spectrum of mental health, one size does NOT fit all. If affirmations give you hives, and forced positivity makes you roll your eyes so hard you strain your optic nerve, then you've come to the ri...
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The 3 Rs: Reading, Writing, Recovery
All Senses Present
Broken Brain, No Shame
Gaslight Your Mental Illness
Enrichment In Your Mind's Enclosure
The 3 Rs: Reading, Writing, Recovery
“Journalling” is the only 4-letter word I don't like
Mental health is serious enough by itself to be taken seriously, at least not all the time. Sometimes you have deep thoughts, sometimes you have no thoughts at all.
Zen as F*ck: A Mindful Journal - Monica Sweeney
Cute-edgy journals ca be a bit try hard and even twee, but I'd rather get out the glitter pens and draw boobs on things than write down 3 things I'm grateful for (I'm grateful for glitter pens. And boobs).
Let That Sh*t Go: A Journal for Happiness
If you can't find your happy, finding your not-completely-miserable is fine.
Find Your F*cking Happy: A Journal
This journal has a few different ideas that I haven't seen before. Sometimes different framing is all you need to make it click.
My Therapist Told Me to Journal Workbook
This journal is gently profane, but the previews don't make me want to puke or smash something, so that' s a rousing endorsement from me!
Fuck It: A Self-Love & Gratitude Journal
I love the idea of a grievance journal. It's like complaining, but in a formal suit.
Boredwalk Grievance Journal - Mental Health
And sometimes you just need to get a bit silly with it. This journal looks like it's formatted in a way that would work very well as a mood tracker.
Rage Page: A Journal for the Bad Days - Jon T
Hear me out: this book, but you write it to yourself. Sometimes it's easier to see - and acknowledge - the good in you from a 3rd person perspective.
A Love Journal: 100 Things I Love - Kovacs
Apparently some people use planners? Apparently some people have lives that necessitate planners?? This one looks suitably uncomplicated while serving its purpose.
Get Sh*t Done: Zen as F*ck Daily Planner
If there's one thing I know about planner culture is that stickers are god-tier stationery, exceeded - possibly - only by washi tape.
F*cking Planner Stickers: 500+ Funny Stickers
Great design, inspiring messages, functional. Everything a calander should be.
2025 Boxed Calendar: Daily Dose of Zero F*cks
This journal has all the pages you need to track and manage symptoms in a clear, functional format. There;s nothing extra to get in the way - just what you need.
Therapy Journal Bundle Printable | Mental Health Planner | Anxiety Journal | Self-Care Workbook 2024 | Depression Tracker | Mood Tracker A4 - PLANcontent
All mental illnesses are As Seen On TV - Buy one Get 1 Free, which makes this journal bundle sooo helpful. The seller has many other journals: PTSD, grief, anger management, OCD etc.
Mental Health Bundle Bipolar Disorder Journal Printable Anxiety Journal Digital Mental Health Planner Depression Planner for Mind Declutter - HattyBirdCreates
It's rare to find a book on trauma and trauma therapy that includes working with political violence.
Trauma and Recovery: Aftermath of Violence - Judith L. Herman MD
This looks like a no nonsense book focusing on getting to the root of the matter and understanding behaviour from that point.
Coping with Trauma-related Dissociation: Skills Training For Patients And Therapists. ( Digital Copy Only ) - GrandRiverKWShap
There is a long sample available to read on Amazon and it is riveting. There are no 5000 word food blogger preambles, but all the details get covered.
Mad Like Me: Travels in Bipolar Country - Merryl Hammond, PhD
These pill organizers have lots of space and smart division of it, and the shape and colours are cute! Makes taking your meds feels like a little treat.
3 Pack Travel Pill Organizer - 8 Compartments
This seller has dozens of pill organizers in round and straight, large and small, and all of them are so cute they make me want to vomit.
XL 7 Day Pill Organizer 'Goth Kitty' am pm Pill Case, 8 Compartment Pill Box, Medicine Vitamin Supplement Dispenser Pill Box - KcyPassionArt
All Senses Present
Ways to ground, calm, anchor, boost and centre yourself
SEE - Staring at a candle flame can be very relaxing - focusing on the flickering flame puts you in a meditative state of mind (as long as you're not prone to dissociating). This one is green tea & cucumber-scented, which is mild and fresh .
Bad Vibes Emergency Ambiance Travel Tin
HEAR - This is, hands down, swear to all the gods, the BEST sound generator. You can mix multiple sound levels, blend more than one sound and mix those, and sounds include Tibetan chanting, overtone singing, binaural beats, speech blocking, niche env...
Background Noises • Ambient Sounds • Relaxing Music | myNoise ® - Dr. Stéphane Pigeon
SMELL - Sniffing an essential oil is a less dramatic version of smelling salts, but just as helpful when you need to remember where you are in time and space. Citrus and mint are always top picks for awareness, as well as mood boosting.
KRIAA Citrus & Herbs Essential Oils Set - 6x10ml
TASTE - The oral equivalent of taking a good whiff of a strong scent, and you can do better than wasabi for rocketing your senses back into the present. You only need a very small amount - depending on your tolerance - the idea is awareness, not puni...
Wasabi-O Premium Wasabi Paste - 1.52oz Tube
TOUCH - Soft to touch, squishable, big texture, a bit of weight, and very cuddleable. And you can use it as a ball! If it's physical sensation you need, this pillow has it all.
FDMT Cuddle Ball Knot Pillow - Steel Blue
BODY - If you're feeling detached and unmoored, a heavy blanket can bring you back to your body. And then you can take a nap. The texture is also good for bringing the focus back to physical sensations.
Weighted Blanket, Anxiety Relief, Heavy Sensory Blanket, Hand Knitted Weighted Blanket Adult, Heavy Comforter, Sleep Helper, Christmas Gift - PinkUnicornStudio
MIND - This spiked massage roller does double-duty as a “wake up” device, whether to disrupt an anxiety or panic attack, or to stope a dissociative episode before it begins. Wasabi for your attention soan.
MoonDragon Wooden Spiky Massage Ball - Hand Massager, Stress Ball For Adults and Plantar Fasciitis Relief - MoonDragonINC
MOOD - Besides the fact that these are lovely smooth worry stones for self-soothing, LOOK AT THOSE FACES. How an you be sad or mad or planning the downfall of civilization with such a cute little friend just trying to help?
Worry stone, Sudden thumb buddy, Anxiety relief, Polymer clay pocket hug, Birthday gift, Worry buddy, Squashed toasted marshmallow, Wedding - HandCraftedByMagy
STOMACH - I eat the gummy ginger candies because I like them - my stomach is just lucky to get the treat. The hard candy is better for self-awareness, as it takes mindfulness not to crunch down. At the same time, crunching something is also very sati...
Gin Gins Hard Ginger Candy - 84g
TOO BRIGHT - I want to be alone. In the dark. My migraine demands it.
The Zen Pillow Lab - 3D Sleep Mask
TOO LOUD - I have these headphones and I love them. What shocked me is how different an experience it is (a good one) listening to heavy bass this way, as opposed to the neighbours rattling the windows. Comes with a headphone jack to save bluetooth c...
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Wireless Headphones
TOO EVERYTHING - You don't know how comforting it is to hug a soft, squeezable, oversized teddy bear until you try it accidentally as a joke and end up carrying it around with you all day. You can get seals and other animals, but to me, being able to...
JOON Big Teddy Bear - 28" Tan Plush Toy
Broken Brain, No Shame
Don't hide your struggle. Talk about it. Wear it. Hang it on your walls. Make it impossible to deny.
I think we all know this feeling. In the absence of a diagnosis, at tleast there are caffeinated beverages.
I'd Shank B*tch Diagnosis Mugs Funny Chronic Illness Autoimmune Autism Bipolar Mental Health Humor
And I don't mean the battery, although that would be nice,
Powered by Lithium Mug, Mental Health Gift, Funny Coffee Mug
And weird. And not sorry.
Funny Mental Health Mug, Mentally Ill Gift, End Stigma Mug, Empowerment Gifts, Neurodivergent Gift, Sarcastic Humor Mug, Anxiety Mugs
I love when mental health is cutesified, makes it easier to accept and cuts the “dread” factor by half.
Funny Mug, Having A Menty B Mug, Girl Boss Mug, Self Care Mug
Medication charms! There are so many choices available.
Lamotrigine 93 D charm | PillBling
The live, laugh, love chemicals
Serotonin, Dopamine, & Acetylcholine Necklace | Neuroscience Neurotransmitter Brain Molecule Jewelry - BoutiqueAcademia
I like using pins to express my humour and my Opinions. This is a very important Opinion.
End mental health stigma enamel pin / Mental health awareness pin / Gold plated enamel pin / Feminist pin / Hard enamel pin / Pink cloud pin
Always trying, occasionally even succeeding!
Hello, I'm Trying Pin | Self Love Mental Health Enamel Pin | Self Care Accessories | Pins with Sayings | Name Tag Enamel Pin | Doing My Best
“Fukitol” is the final form of your state of mind when all the meds work perfectly together.
Mental Health ‘Fukitol’ Medication Pill Shaped enamel pin badge
It's true though. Perhaps my judgement is sometimes off, but mostly I'm hilarious.
At Least All This Trauma Made Me Hilarious Shirt, Funny Therapy Shirt, Funny Gift, Funny Tshirt for Her, Trauma T Shirt
Did not work. Disappointed.
Funny T-Shirt : Putting Yourself In Rice Humorous Chronic Illness Autoimmune Disorder Snarky Tees
This made me laugh so hard. Lush could make a killing selling toaster-shaped bath bombs.
Mental Health Vinyl Sticker | Dark Humour | The Forbidden Bath Bomb | Toaster Sticker | Laptop Decal | Journal / Planner Decal - DesignShedCymru
I need this as a pin, or maybe a sweater, or full length cape.
Funny Mental Health Sticker, Trendy Water Bottle Decal, Disassociates Degree Gift, Depression Anxiety Humor Laptop Sticker
Everything is fine and we are all fine together.
Everything Is Fine Sticker, Dark Humor Stickers, Dumpster Fire Coworker Funny Waterproof Die-Cut Vinyl Stickers Laptop, Water Bottle
One of the more life-changing philosophies to come out of tumblr is doing good things out of spite.
Alive Out Of Spite - Sticker | Ransom Letters Funny Dark Humor Bumpersticker Laptop Water Bottle MFM Halloween Millennial Murderino Colorful
Neither are feelings. APPARENTLY.
Thoughts Aren't Facts Sticker, Mental Health and Recovery Sticker, CBT Cognitive Behavioral Floral Waterproof Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker
This is it. This is the healing process. You might not understand the process or know what you are becoming, but you are BECOMING.
I Am Becoming Linocut Print 5"x7"
... and it is often on fire.
Neuro-Spicy Definition Poster, Neurodivergent Print, Autism Quote, Mental Health Wall Art, ADHD Gifts, Neurodiversity, ADHD Awareness
Contemplate the meaning of life and everything after, with this chill skelton to keep you company.
Skeleton Drinking Coffee in Paris Cafe Indoor Wall Tapestry, Cozy Romantic Design, Cottagecore Aesthetic Bedroom, Living and Dorm Room Decor
The absurd is a wonderful way to distract your mind when it's getting a little too entrenched in reality. And it's funny.
Funny Patent Print Penguin Gift for Teacher Wall Art Eclectic Home Office Decor Poster Teenage Boy Room Geek Gift for Engineer
When everyone has heard you whine about the same thing multiple times and no longer give you emotional feedback you crave, you can play this tiny violin for yourself.
Funny “Sad Tiny Violin” - YouComplainTooMuch
Gaslight Your Mental Illness
Return the favour by learning to recognise its bullshit!
Remember that we are all just kids inside, and it's usually the kid part of us that's hurt. A simple approach can be less intimidating, and more like play than work.
Practical Ways Challenge Negative Thoughts Thinking Styles Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT Cards Children Flashcards Kids Restructuring DBT
Children experience grief far more deeply than adults, in that they allow themselves to experience it. Using a gentle resource intended for this more open mindset can be an easier approach to a very difficult subject.
Kids grief and loss worksheets, therapy workbook, psychologist resources, counselling tools - C0unsellorCronan
One of the reason I don't like journaling is because it keeps you in your head, which - for me - accomplishes nothing. Interactive exercises and activities are far more engaging, and create mental distance so that you can work on the problem.
Somatic therapy coping skills cards, emotional regulation exercises, coping skills for anxiety, polyvagal strategies - LittleCalmCo
This bundle is meant for therapists to use in session, but there is nothing stopping you from using them to delve a little deeper into yourself. If you are in therapy, this will likly aid in your sessions as well!
Existential Therapy Questions Bundle -Therapy Session Resource- Meaning and Purpose, Choice and Responsibility, Existential Choice and more! - TheGrowthGarden
Trauma is the gift that keeps on giving (and you never wanted)
The 4F Trauma Personality Types Visual Aid, Trauma Responses Therapy Tool, Trauma education - Chillout Corner
This trauma response wheel would be a helpful cheat sheet to check in and evaluate behaviours. Would make an excellent tool to hang on the fridge for family to reference as well.
Trauma Response Behavior Wheel, Therapy Print, Trauma Therapy - SomaStoryOT
This is a light-hearted approach to something that isn't always eay to distinguish and understand, and it shows how the emotions relate to each other, which is helpful.
Periodic Table of Emotions Poster, Funny Periodic Table About Emotions - boomeks
Another cute AND useful tool for emotional self-regulation.
Feelings Thermometer, Coping Skills, Feelings Scale Chart, Self Regulation - DaysAndColours
Enrichment In Your Mind's Enclosure
Art & Crafts Therapy Hour
Prompt cards remove indecision paralysis and give you a direction in which to move, taking the pressure off and allowing you to concentrate on the exercise at hand. Art therapy is severely underutilised for adults, and it's a shame.
Prompt cards for mental health | Drawing and journaling guide | Illustrated art therapy cards - ScribbleActivities
If you want to paint but are unable to whether through lack of confidence or lack of materials, paint-by-numbers kits are great! You get the satisfaction of painting - and some of those tiny spaces can be challenging! - the flexibility of putting it ...
Figured'Art: Paint by Numbers Kits For Adults
I like the concept of these tracing books - a watercolour wash background with a design printed in faint white lines on top, which you then trace over with in black - or whichever colour you choose - in order to make the picture appear. It reminds me...
Ink Tracing Botanical Pocket Edition Coloring
There's a reason they call it “cross” stitch. Needlepoint is just societally-endorsed stabbing.
I Sublimate My Rage Through Needlework Cross Stitch - Tango Stitch
Fancy seeing you here again. I thought we processed you like, 8 months ago. Oh, it's your reunion tour? Great.
Unprocessed Trauma Cross Stitch Pattern, Funny Mental Health Awareness - CrossStitchWithArt
Take these words and staple them to your brain. It is enough to endure.
Modern and Motivational Mental Health Cross Stitch - CrossStitchTraveller
This isn't just a funny cross stitch, the design is really great too (I might be biased due to the skulls and poppies).
Mental Health, Therapy Cross Stitch PDF chart - CrossStitchWithArt
A lot of people are doing Well (Butrin) these days.
I Am Doing Well (Butrin) - LadyStitchALot
I'm on a low serotonin diet.
Funny Cross Stitch Pattern Mental Health Sayings I don't have enough Serotonin - CrossStitchTraveller