Mind, Body & Care – Sapphic Self

Sorting, Soap, and Sanity: A No-Nonsense Guide to Doing Your Washing

sapphicself / 23rd May 2026

This guide offers practical advice on laundry, emphasising the importance of sorting clothes by colour and fabric, using the correct detergent, and selecting appropriate machine settings. It promotes a mindful approach to washing, framing it as an act of self-care. Tips include using vinegar instead of fabric softener and resources for efficient laundry management.

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Mental Health Skills, Mind, Body & Care

How to Practice Radical Acceptance: Stop Suffering & Reset | Sapphic Self

sapphicself / 20th May 2026

Sometimes life hands you a situation (or several) that is absolute shit. When that happens and we start to question if we’ve been cursed, the first instinct is usually to fight it. We spend massive amounts of mental energy screaming inside our own heads: “This shouldn’t be happening! It’s not fair! Why me?” Fighting reality doesn’t change it. It just keeps you trapped in it. That is where Radical Acceptance comes in…

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Mental Health Skills, Mind, Body & Care

Managing High Distress: The TIPP Skill for Crisis

sapphicself / 23rd April 2026

TIPP is the emergency brake for mental health. Learn why Temperature, Movement, Paced Breathing, and Muscle Relaxation help reset the “Old Brain” during a crisis.

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Practical Skills: The Anatomy of a Proper Face Wash

sapphicself / 15th April 2026

Practical Skills: The Anatomy of a Proper Face Wash In a world that tries to sell us a thousand different

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Condition Care: Rosacea

sapphicself / 14th April 2026

“Calming the Crimson” is a guide to managing rosacea, a chronic inflammatory condition. It highlights the importance of recognising symptoms like redness, burning, and swelling while advising on trigger avoidance and gentle skin care. Recommendations include using SPF, hydrating balms, symptom tracking, and soothing treatments to alleviate discomfort.

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"Adulting" & Practical Life Skills, Mind, Body & Care

The Art of Medical Advocacy: Taking the Power Back

sapphicself / 18th March 2026

We’ve all felt that waiting room anxiety—the exhausting tightrope of trying to look “sick enough” to be believed but “tidy enough” to be respected. It’s a performance we shouldn’t have to play, but until the system catches up to us, we have to be our own best advocates.

Grab a hot drink and join us as we dive into the art of taking your power back in the exam room. From “documenting the refusal” to the magic of Jess’s Rule, we’re sharing the frameworks, scripts, and “coven” support strategies you need to finally be heard. You are the expert on your own body; it’s time to make sure your GP knows it, too.