The main thing being, please remember your self care. I am the type of person who has depression/mental health issues, and trust me I know how it feels not want to get out of bed before even having this damn virus, and going without a shower for a max of three days. I know that since you're not going anywhere you may think "hey, I don't NEED a shower! I'm in my own home, I am good, wearing the same pajamas I have for...a week now...*sniff sniff* ok maybe I do need a shower....ehhh..." We've all done it. You may not feel like it either, but here's the thing -Self care improves your mental well being. Even if you're depressed. This is something I remind myself of when I don't feel like practicing my self care.A hot shower is great if you're experiencing body aches, letting the hot/warm water run down your achy body/muscles, same if you're congested. Close the bathroom door and breathe in the shower steam. This is something I do a lot when I'm sick during the cold and flu season. It's a natural vaporizer and also great if you don't have/can't afford a humidifier. Same thing goes for a hot bath. And yes, adults can take baths, IDC WTF anyone says. Us ladies LOVE our baths, too, guys, you can also take a bath.When you bathe and do your regular routine that also helps your mental health, because a routine is key when you suffer from mental illnesses. (For anyone who's curious, aside from me dealing w/ mental health issues, I've taken psychology classes for my major. It's been proven in many studies.) Even if your regular routine includes putting on body spray or perfume. I do that even when I don't leave my home. Brush your hair. Brush your teeth. Moisturize if that's something you do. Put on deodorant/antiperspirant, etc. Do all your grooming stuff.Something I've not done because I live in my PJs, for some folks, getting dressed like you're leaving the house (I don't mean in like church clothes), also makes you feel good. My fiance is like this. If anything, put on new pajamas (and underwear! LOL) I usually wear the same pajamas for a few days, but if I'm home sick I change them ever so often.Other ways to practice self care - journaling, drawing, reading a good book, watch a movie, or a TV Show. Do things you enjoy. I like to make (and sell but that's not the point) art, and art relaxes me. If cleaning your home is something that ACTUALLY relaxes you, by all means go for it. We take a lot of these things for granted, esp if you work a job thats full time 40+hrs/week and never get much "me time". This also goes if you have KIDS at home. (I'm not saying say "f them kids man" no your kids still need you, but take time for yourself. NAP even if you're able to. I know this may be difficult for single parents, but try to find some you time if you can.)Remember it's the small things, as the aforementioned basically, because this virus is hitting everyone in different ways. Spend time with the people you love and care about. Remember social media is a thing. Set up a watch party for a favorite film with friends or family on FB, play a game over video chat, etc. These are things you can do that are SAFE.Remember you are not alone, we are all in this together.Comment your own tips to keeping your mind straight and staying sane. via /r/COVID19positive https://ift.tt/2T0EVaK
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