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I remember seeing you talk about coconut oil a while ago and I wanted to try it. What do you use it for?

Coconut oil is a godsend, I use it for literally everything.

Hair:

Put some coconut oil on your ends before washing your hair to protect them from the drying effects of your shampoo. 

As a hair mask. Apply two tablespoons of the oil all over your hair and massage it for a few minutes. Leave it on your hair for at least a half hour (I do this once a week).

As a scalp treatment. Apply the oil generously to your scalp and rub it gently to make sure that the oil spreads well. This helps to improve blood circulation on the area and makes your hair grow healthier. It’s great for everyone, but specially if you have dandruff. 

Frizz control. Rub a little bit (very little! You don’t want your hair to look oily) of coconut oil to bottom half of your hair to keep those annoying flyaways in place.

Face & Body:

As a face and body moisturizer (even if you have oily skin - which I do). It’s a lot more moisturizing than the usual moisturizers because it penetrates deep layers of the skin, without causing breakouts. 

It is a great makeup remover.

Mix it with some brown sugar for a great (and delicious) lip scrub. 

You can also use it as a lip balm.

As a budget-friendly under-eye cream. 

Mix ½ a cup of coffee grounds with 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil and some sea salt for a body scrub that also stimulates blood flow.

Put some oil on your cuticles to get rid of those ragged cuticles.

It’s also a good substitute for shaving cream.

Other uses:

Oil pulling. Swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes first thing in the morning. It reduces the amount of harmful bacteria in the mouth, improving oral and dental health. (It’s a little gross, I know, but it does wonders for your teeth and gums!)

I’m sure there are a lot of other uses, but these are the things I have personally tried. There are a lot of articles about coconut oil out there so check them out! Oh and one more thing: buy unrefined, extra virgin coconut oil, since it is closest to its natural state.

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If you ever experience extreme depression or sadness for no apparent reason, please remember these things!

1. Not one person’s problems are any less valid than another’s. Your feelings are always valid, because while someone may have a harder life than you, for /you/, what you’re going through /is/ hard. Your feelings and emotions are always valid, no matter what anyone says.

2. Depression is a chemical imbalance in your brain which only medications can fix and then sometimes they don’t work. Mine didn’t. And when you get depressed you don’t have to have a reason for being depressed. You just are. And it’s crippling.

3. Do whatever makes you happy and comfortable, which may include any but is not limited to the following:

If you have a certain snack you just love, eat a small snack, but nothing too heavy.

Have something warm to drink like hot chocolate or a soothing cup of tea. Try to avoid caffeine.

Cover yourself in blankets and snuggle with your favorite stuffed animal(s).

Watch funny videos or just things that make you happy on Youtube. I just watched B1A4’s video for Baby Goodnight and I was smiling from ear to ear the whole time. Their happiness makes me happy.

Do whatever you can to just be comfortable.

4. If people are stressing you out, lock your door, despite any consequences. Just block them out, put on headphones and don’t listen to anyone if you can manage. Only go to people who can help you get through your depression, do not make contact with people who are causing your depression and stress to worsen. You need to help yourself sometimes, and not worry about other people.

5. I’ll repeat. Do what’s going to make /you/ happy or comfortable.

Remember, no matter what anyone else says when you’re in that spot, you are first priority. Take care of /you/ before you worry about anything or anyone else.

If you need a friend who will listen and/or help, I am always here to help you, I will always be available to talk. My inbox is /always/ open.