MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Australia, Let's Talk (October 2

[Patches59]

I’m grateful to be living in location which has caring community feeling.  People greet each other and have neighbours who happily help each other.  Dont feel quite so alone now

[Ilovepenguins]

@BipolarPenguin  thanks for posting this link!

I did the survey and and my best quality is my kindness it would appear 😁

[Ilovepenguins]

@Jynx That's an awesome accomplishment! I've always appreciated the times I've been able to live alone 😁 Hasn't happened too many times but I can relate to the bad housemate experiences! 

I'm so proud of my accomplishment of obtaining 2 Tafe certificates in a year, after not studying for nearly 20 years! 

I'm also really proud of myself for reaching a stable recovery after a tumultuous lifetime of ill mental health.

[Ilovepenguins]

@amber22  I'm just so grateful to be alive everyday!

[hanami]

Hi Everyone, 

Thanks sharing all that you have. It's been so great reading the responses!

Today my question is, what are your favourite self-care practices or activities that help you relax and recharge?

For me I like to walk in nature or along the beach. I also love to get art supplies out and draw, collage or paint. How about you all?

@Dimity @Meowmy @StuF 

@Jupiter @Jynx @amber22 @fluffylight @PizzaMondo @Bon_courage @Ilovepenguins @MissLil @Blackbird11 @Shaz51 @MDT @outlander @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope @Judi9877 @wellwellwellnez @RiverSeal @TAB @Patches59 @Former-Member @Glisten @creative_writer @Captain24 @Bow @_PixieSolstice_ @StanD @Former-Member @tyme 

@BlueBay @NatureLover @Krishna @wordman @Jacques @Oaktree 

[Bow]

I like to take time most days to lay on my acupressure mat.
I also do my nails every Saturday.

[Ilovepenguins]

@hanami 

I love getting out to our family built shack to unwind and recharge 😍

[Captain24]

I would have to say Diamond art, laying out in the sun and sometimes a bath @hanami 

[Glisten]

@hanami I’m pretty fragile at the moment, recreating my life, re-connecting with family and friends. Assessing what relationships fuel me. I’m struggling with being alone.

The coast has always been my Go-To place, my Touchstone.

Sauna is great for endorphins.

[hanami]

Looks so relaxing @Ilovepenguins !

I wouldn't mind a family shack to escape to 😃