5 Self Care Trends That Are Actually Ruining Your Mental Health
With so many self-care trends circulating on social media, it’s easy to wonder: are they truly helpful, or could they be toxic? In this video, we’ll explore this important question and reveal some popular practices that might not be serving you well.
We know that self-care is essential for personal growth and mental well-being, but not all trends are created equal. This video will help you understand which self-care habits might be doing more harm than good and why it’s important to be mindful of toxic self-care trends.
Our aim is to offer you genuine, supportive self-care tips and strategies for a healthy lifestyle that promotes real self-love and personal improvement. If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed by conflicting self-care advice, this video is here to guide you toward practices that truly benefit your mental health.
Disclaimer: This video is based on our research and opinions, and there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. There is always nuance in everything. What works for one person may not work for another, so please take what resonates with you and adapt it to your own needs.
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Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Brandon
Animator: Rose Lam IG: roselam.art
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong
References:
Cherry, K. & Goldman, R. (2023, May 15). Toxic Positivity—Why It’s Harmful and What to Say Instead. VeryWell Mind. www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958#toc-why-toxic-positivity-is-harmful
Tan, J. (2021, Aug 21). Self-Care vs Self-Indulgence. ThoughtFull. www.thoughtfull.world/mental-health/self-care-vs-self-indulgence
O’Sullivan, S. (2023, Jun 22). Bed Rot Is Gross But So Is Life. Refinery29. www.refinery29.com/en-us/bed-rotting-trend-tiktok
Gillette, H. & Olele, I. (2023, Jan 27). What is Dopamine Fasting? PsychCentral. psychcentral.com/blog/dopamine-fasting-probably-doesnt-work-try-this-instead#definition
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45 Comments
Miss rhe female voice😢
my takes from this is that : it's important to be "balanced"
most of this become detrimental when it's done excessively
Bro what is with the music in this video? It's dog 💩
if i was mindful enough to know my mistakes and have known how to change my bad habits and behavior then half of my problems might have resolved
The internet is so filled with self-promotion and ideas that folks speak on like they’re facts.
This is a place you should be very cynical of. My experience is 95% of these claims and info-mercials don’t hold up!
I’m 63 and I’ve struggled with mental health issues most of my life. Without sounding preachy, I’m a believer in Jesus. But my MH took a hit with around 1984. I’ve pushed through most times to work sometimes two jobs and take care of my family’s and my responsibilities. I’ve made a lot of honest mistakes some selfish and life hasn’t turned out the way I wanted it to in spite of praying, fasting and seeking God as best I could. In 2007 I finally reached out for help and went through about nine months of counseling. It was life changing and I began to see God more for who He really is rather than what I thought He was. About a year and half ago I felt the need to go back into therapy and so many great things began to happen! But with them a lot of painful accounting for things I was blind to! Point is (in my humble opinion) try centering up on these for a week or so.
What do you have to lose, it cost you nothing.
* God is good and especially fond of you! (Whether you feel it or not).
* Life isn’t fair!
* And no one is beyond repair!
(You were an idea inside the Father, Son & Holy Spirit before time began. They knew all your wrongs you’d do and they are redeeming geniuses!)
Did p2g just recommend consuming less of their content?
I wanna ask how many personas working in this channel ❤
'watching too much self help content can actually negatively affect your mental health'. Instantly clicks off
Finally, a video that takes a critical look at many toxic self-care mantras… Great insights
How can something called "bed rotting" be classified as self care lol?
A lot of these videos are great, but definitely not for everyone, mostly neurotypicals and Allistics
These last few days, I had no idea I was Bed-Rotting… I don't consider my bed-rotting to be self care though… I'm depressed, stressed, anxious and worn out… Are there other types of bed-rotting?
I love the art style. The animation is so fluid and bouncy <3333
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Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
Haha.. I am bed rotting now!!😅😅😅
0:14 OMG MR.PEANUT!
Mouth contains bacteria which are not harmful! They release acids when food is chewed. If these acids are not cleaned,thrown out daily, they may cause tooth decay. Just remember, your mouth was born with bacterias!! No escape!!! This is the reality of a physical body….if you were a soul, meditating far away….in space….YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS LIMITATION….DEATH EMPOWERS!!! 😮😮
Did you know the Aktion T4 Euthanasia Program created by Adolf Hitler & Run by Karl Brandt in Nazi Germany ……had individuals tortured killed in the gas chamber or shot execution style for not 'Thinking Positive' or having Optimism & Gratitude?
I've never heard of dopamine detox, but as someone whose brain already and naturally just doesn't produce enough dopamine, I can assure you that you don't want periods of little dopamine in your life. Why would someone intentionally seek out this disability?
This practice of seeking a low in order to increase your highs is going to lead to mood swings.
Lol, I am very glad I am not using tiktok 😅 never heard of bed rotting, but staying in bed all day for me is usually a sign that I am not doing good 😅
"Anything and everything done excessively will cause harm "
my self care method is just hitting rock bottom and setting camp there
Key: balanced approach.
I'm glad you made this video, it reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, $89k biweekly and a good daughter full of love..
WHAT SHOULD I DO THEN?
Thank you helping a lot in life
I can barely even stay in bed when I'm ill with a fever. I have no idea why people would actually choose to do that as a measure of self care.
I would disagree on the dopamine detox point. From what I've seen, it's more about avoiding substances/activities that people may be addicted to that are genuinely problematic (such as gambling, drinking, junk food, social media and the hub).
However, if you meet up with friends to do something in real life, most people (myself included) wouldn't see that as a bad thing, even if it's technically instant gratification because there's genuine social value to it.
No hate but Where's the old OG voice?… It just felt kinda homely because I'm used to hear it on this channel
I love dopamine detoxing. But I focus it on the things that I'm becoming addicted to
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