If you can relate to this, you might want to consider putting together your own mental health support kit to help you through difficult moments. Changing your relationship with alcohol can feel daunting, especially at the start of a dry month, so it’s even more important to look after your mental health and wellbeing as you make changes to habits and routines that you might have developed over many years.
A mental health support kit is a practical and personal way to prepare for the days when you’re not feeling 100%. From objects you can keep close at hand when you’re feeling vulnerable, to quickfire self-care suggestions to help restore your balance. You could put the physical items in a bag, box or drawer and maybe write up or print out some of the grounding, breathing and stretching exercises for future reference.
Check out the suggestions below for ideas on how to build your own. Remember, everybody is different, so feel free to switch up our kit suggestions to make it personal to you.