a useful thread of tips and comfort for those who are worried with going back to school<3
(tw // topics of mental health anxiety, depression, self harm, food)

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">hi, i know the world seems a little much right now so just lay down and take some time for yourself and go through this thread, everything is gonna be okay i promise!

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">some things that help me get through the school day are fidgeting with things and doodling on ur work!! don’t keep looking at the clock because time goes a lot slower when you don’t have a distraction- just make your main focus getting through the day

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">talk to your friends! they care about you and they will always be there to listen. and if you don’t feel comfy with that- maybe talk to somebody you’re less familiar with like a teacher? they can be really helpful with putting things in place to reduce anxieties or upsets!

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">make sure you get enough food and drink- your physical and mental health are very closely linked. your body needs the vitamins to survive and function properly and not taking care of it properly will make you feel a lot worse and a lot more nervous

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">never feel guilty for taking time alone. if you need space, you are more than welcome to have it. if you need to sit in a classroom alone for a while or maybe in the bathrooms- feel free to do it! whatever would make you feel safe and comfortable

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">think about all the things you can do when you get home! for me, i think about what i wanna paint, or which friend i’ll call, seeing my cats and painting my nails! even having a bath or watching a movie i love

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">if you feel your anxiety setting in- here is a tip for grounding yourself
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
i promise you everything is gonna be okay you are so strong for holding on<3

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">here some gifs for you to sync your breathing with that can help reduce anxiety or upset<3

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">talk to a textline/helpline if you need, and never be afraid to reach out for help. here are a few numbers:
samaritans: 116 123
papyrus: 07860 039967
childline: 0800 1111
mind: 86463
and a useful website:
http://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/wp-content/upl …">https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/wp-conten...

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">if you feel the urge to hurt yourself here are some alternatives that may help you- you got this i promise you everything will be okay<3

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">here is a thread of alternatives that helped me specifically and some more resources that could help you
https://twitter.com/tr4iningwheeis/status/1285543038220214272">https://twitter.com/tr4iningw...

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🦋" title="Schmetterling" aria-label="Emoji: Schmetterling">finally, never hesitate to message me if you need anything. i am always always here for you and i care about you so much. it’s never a burden to make people feel better and give them a place to vent. stay safe you are so loved and valued<3
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