When in a crisis it can be hard to think of what to do. That's why I think it can be a great idea when you're feeling in an ok or better place to create a crisis plan / box or even a folder (which is something I have created)

Crisis plan - The idea is to include what support you need when they are going through a mental health crisis. What I included was how I feel when I'm in a crisis, when I'm becoming unwell and while unwell. Then what I can do in each stage and what people around me like my parents can do to help, like activities with myself.

Crisis box - In the box I put creative stuff like adult colouring in books which helps with anxiety, diaries to remind myself of times when I've felt good after recovering from my mental health, photobooks, travel diaries etc.

Crisis folder - included the crisis plan in here, positive quotes, numbers to call, services mind offer, breathing exercises, and a long list of things that I enjoy (which can be seen on this page). Also any mental health notes that I have got from CBT sessions / mental health courses with 'Mind' / therapy books & 'Therapy in a Nutshell' videos from YouTube (a licensed therapist in the United States who makes very engaging short therapy videos).

Below are a few things that I feel have helped a lot when I've been in a crisis (also wrote in my plan) - some people may find some of these helpful. However, as I've said before everyone will have different things that work for them and what works for me might not for yourself:

Exercise - going on lots of short walks or bike rides in green spaces.

Mantras - To think more positively.

Meditations - Leaves on a stream exercises, breathing meditations or muscle relaxation ones.

Relaxing music - piano with birds singing, meditational music etc.

Cold showers - Not for too long, but while having them focusing on being present and deep breathing.

Guitar - I find playing music when I struggle to do other things a lot easier.

Listening to music with positive lyrics - see my positive music page for a few of the songs that I like.

Talking to mental health helplines like Samaritans, or Hertfordshire's Nightlight Crisis Helpline (run by Hertfordshire MIND Network). This helpline runs from 7pm to 1am. There maybe a similar service near where you live. See my mental health helplines for more in the UK .

Calling The Single Point of Access (SPA) for mental health services to get further support.

Going to a local Crisis Café run by a local mental health charity.
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A lot of people recommended me to take things day by day when I was unwell. I feel this was a good suggestion. Not worrying about the future, just making it through each day.

Remember don't loose hope!