Self Care For When You Hit Rock Bottom

About two weeks ago, I posted a picture on one of my instagram accounts about self care for when you hit rock bottom. I wrote in the caption that I would make a blog post with several more tips...I forgot to do that. Luckily, somebody commented on that post with another self care tip and that reminded me to make this post!

The tips on the original post are:

• Can't shower or take a bath? Dry shampoo can make your hair look and feel cleaner and baby wipes or makeup wipes work great to get the top layer of grime off your skin.
• Can't wash your sheets and make your bed? Push your blankets out of the way and shake the crumbs off of your sheet. It will at least be a bit more comfortable.

The tip given to me by a follower on Instagram is:

• You can also use a flannel and some hot water and soap if you can't use baby wipes for whatever reason.

Here are my tips for you:

• Having trouble with brushing your teeth? Take a piece of tissue or cloth and gently wipe off any residue off of your teeth. You can also put a bit of toothpaste and a bit of water in your mouth, then swish them around. This will neutralise any acidic stuff on your teeth.
• Struggling to brush your hair regularly? Run your fingers through your hair regularly and try to give your hair 1-minute combs to get rid of the surface knots when they begin to appear.
• Is cooking a proper meal just too much for you right now? This tip takes a bit more effort but it's less effort than cooking a full meal. Add a can of chopped tomatoes or passata to a pan. Add some frozen vegetables if you have them. Add a can of beans if you have any! Beans are great in soups! Maybe add a few herbs. Then you just let it sit on a low-ish heat and stir occasionally. It should be ready in 15 to 20 minutes.
• Another food that's easy to cook is scrambled egg. Crack an egg into a saucepan or frying pan (before turning on the heat) and mix it around with the fork. You can add a little splash of milk if you want. Also, if you ever see 'season all' spice mix in the supermarket, I highly recommend this! Add a little bit to your scrambled egg or your soup and the flavour will be even better!
• Had trouble sleeping last night? Try half a cup of green tea, or a full cup if you're used to caffeine. This will give you a little extra energy to get through the first part of the day. Although, the caffeine means that it's definitely not the best idea for everyone.
• Never have anything for breakfast? Try saving a bit of last night's dinner for the morning and reheating it.

I really hope these tips help someone! If you think of any others, please comment down below! You can also email me tips and I can add them to this post! My email address is on the 'Contact Me' page. Thank you for reading and goodbye until next time! 

~Jay