Activities that can help regulate yourself:

Journaling

Journaling can be very effective especially for those who find it harder to talk about their emotions. It helps alleviate the build-up of emotions, and can even help you recognize how you truly feel.

Journaling can come in various forms, so don’t hold back on your creativity!

(The results of this may vary for everyone!)

Enroll for Therapy

Admitting that you need a help can be challenging and scary, however there are so many more favorable attributes it can make to you. It is okay to struggle and need more time to process your emotions, but it’s not okay to let it weigh on you in an unbearable way that affect your daily life.

Get in contact with your local Therapist if this is the case, and learn how to unravel some problems you may not even know you have.

Stay patient with yourself.

Mindful Exercises

Meditation, Alone time, and Breathing Exercises could be really beneficial in calming your mind down. It could help reduce stress, better focus, and keep yourself in the present.

Here are some videos that you may find useful:

Applications

There are many Applications that are very helpful when focusing on Mental Wellness. This is everything I talked about combined, and could help you build good habits that you may find beneficial for your wellbeing.

Whether you think if it is helpful is based on personal preferences and needs. Everyone grows at a different pace.

Here are some Apps that may benefit you:

  • Headspace

    • Live-text based emotional support

    • Meditation Practices

    • Guided programs of improving sleep

  • Calm

    • For restful sleep

    • More than 100 Meditation methods

Hotlines:

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    • Call or text 988, or Chat Online

      • Support for yourself, loved ones in crisis

  • Crisis Text Line

    • Support for yourself, loved ones

      • Text Home to 741-741

  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

    • Support for anyone affected by sexual assault whether it happened to you or a loved one.

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline

    • Support, information, referrals to survivors of domestic violence, along with people supporting them.

  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline

    • Call 1-800-662-4357

      • Information services for individuals and families that are facing mental/substance use disorders

  • California Peer-Run Warmline

    • Call or Text 1-855-600-9279

      • Support for you or your loved ones

        • Monday-Wednesday and Fridays 7 AM - 11 PM PT, Thursdays 8 AM - 10 PM PT

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness

    • Call 1-800-950-6264 or text ‘Helpline’ to 62640

      • One on One emotional support, along with resources.

        • Monday - Wednesdays 10 AM - 10 PM PT.

EMERGENCY CONTACT: 911