Self-care

Self-Care

Self-care is not selfish. You must fill your own cup before you can pour into others.

What is self-care?

Self-care is maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself, engaging in things to take care of your mind, body and soul. This may include engaging in activities that decrease stress and promote well-being. By practicing self-care we enhance our ability to live a full, vibrant life. Practicing self-care is a reminder to yourself and others that your needs are valid and a priority. Remember that self-care can look different for everyone, so you need to figure out what you need and enjoy most. This can take some trial and error. Additionally, self-care is not a cure for mental conditions. However, understanding what causes or triggers symptoms and what coping techniques work best for you can help you manage your mental health.

What can I do for self-care?

This is a non-exclusive list of self-care activities you can try.

Get a massage
Go for a walk
Listen to music or a podcast
Clean your surroundings and decorate your home
Cook yourself a nutritious meal
Make art
Engage in a mindfulness exercise or a guided mediation
Play a game with a friend
Practice deep breathing
Take a bath
Read a new book
Take a nap
Watch a show or movie you enjoy
Do a yoga flow from Youtube or go to a class
Call a friend or visit someone you haven’t seen in a while
Do a puzzle or crossword
Do something kind for someone else
Hold ice
Take a hot or cold shower
Volunteer
Make a list of your favorites (animals, songs, places)
Get enough sleep (at least 7 hours a night)
Exercise or move your body in a way that feels good to you (at least 30 minutes a day)

What is mindset work?

Our mindset is the beliefs we hold that orient us in handling situations; how we figure out what is happening and what we will do. These can help us find opportunities or trap us in self-defeating cycles. Mindset work involves practicing mental health habits to change mindsets that keep us in these cycles.

What mental health habits can I practice?

Noticing the positive: notice the positive parts of your day, write them down. Even if these moments feel tiny (i.e., “the sun came out today”), they are real and they count. These moments add up and can help change how you experience life.

Avoiding guilty feelings: don’t feel bad about feeling a negative emotion. Guilt is unproductive and often untrue; when you notice yourself feeling an emotion try not to judge it as good or bad.

Control what you can control: When you feel less stressed you are better able to choose how you want to show up.

Gain strength from those around you: Share your experiences with others, reach out for help and be willing to accept help from others.

Change how you talk to yourself: We all have an inner voice that frequently comments on us, for better or for worse. Changing this self-talk is a good way to challenge any ideas you have that there are inherent flaws in you, If you have deficits, you are not doomed to live with them forever and you can change your programming. You may find you have hidden strengths where previously you had problems. Start by recognizing areas where you are speaking negatively to yourself, areas where those around you speak negatively, and change this dialogue into positive statements. It may not feel true at first but with time and practice you can rewrite how you think about yourself and the world.

 

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    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

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    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

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    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *Note: All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    We prescribe controlled substance medications (i.e. stimulants, benzodiazepines) only to patients in OR, WA and UT with a required minimum once yearly in-office visit in Clackamas OR, Issaquah WA, Lehi UT, or Layton UT when clinically appropriate (please view our stimulant policy). It may be helpful to note that in our practice, we rarely use benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin). Contact admin@skycloudhealth.com with questions.

    In-office visits are required once a year in Clackamas OR, Issaquah WA, Lehi UT, or Layton UT for patients who are prescribed controlled substances. Click “Okay” to continue.

    Which insurance plan do you have?

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Dose/Med (UT)

    Our providers will review your submission to determine if we are a good fit for your needs. Please submit the following required information for the potential patient (yourself or your child): insurance, age, current medications names and dosages. If the potential patient is taking a benzodiazepine, specify if they are looking to taper off of the medication. If the potential patient is a minor, please specify whether or not they have a history of self-harm. *It may be helpful to note that in our practice, we rarely use benzodiazepines (e.g., Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin).

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    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under 18 at this time who accept your insurance. Email us for temporary self-pay options while our pediatric providers are in the credentialing process. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Schedule Appointment

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *Note: All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Schedule Appointment

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    How old are you?

    We do not have providers serving people under the age of 13 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Due to federal laws that prevent us from seeing patients who are qualified for Medicare as self-pay patients without opting out of Medicare, we are unable to see patients who are over 65 at this time. Here is a list of resources.

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

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    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *Note: All telehealth appointments are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST). All in-person appointments in Utah are listed in Mountain Time (MT).

    Registration forms must be completed within 24 hours of booking or appointment will be cancelled. Forms take 15-20 minutes to complete. Please have your payment method, state ID and insurance card available.

    *Note: All telehealth appointments are listed in Pacific Standard Time (PST). All in-person appointments in Utah are listed in Mountain Time (MT).

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