{"id":8086,"date":"2023-03-13T11:12:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T03:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?p=8086"},"modified":"2023-03-27T13:51:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T05:51:59","slug":"when-self-care-becomes-toxic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/when-self-care-becomes-toxic\/","title":{"rendered":"When Self-Care Becomes Toxic"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/crying-woman-has-frustrated-face-expression-sits-bathrobe-tired-beauty-procedures-1-scaled.jpg' alt='' title='Crying ethnic woman has frustrated face expression, sits in bathrobe, tired of beauty procedures, spends much time in beauty salon, uses hair comb, razor, mirror and bath sponge for skin care' height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we hear the word \u201cself-care\u201d, it is common for us to think of face masks, spa treatments, and going on a vacation. Contemporary self-care culture is praised for sparking conversation advocating for mental health. Admittedly, the popularisation of self-care today has opened our eyes to its importance and what it constitutes. However, we may find that self-care \u201cculture\u201d is slowly gravitating towards a certain level of toxicity, and it is important to recognise when toxic self-care is being touted.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Toxic Self-Care Culture?<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What exactly constitutes \u201ctoxicity\u201d in self-care culture? There are a variety of different ways in which self-care culture today is more harmful than helpful. Ironically, these supposed \u201cself-care\u201d beliefs or tips may cause greater distress or are unhealthy in other ways. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/a-critical-look-at-self-care-culture-6743663\">1<\/a>] <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways in which self-care culture has become less than ideal:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Commodification of Self-Care<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that the self-care industry is projected to have an estimated value of $13 billion by 2026? [<a href=\"https:\/\/asdonline.com\/blog\/retail-news\/what-self-care-trends-mean-for-retailers-in-2020\/\">2<\/a>]\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies are capitalising on this boost in the popularity of self-care to market products which have little to do with self-care:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beauty products advertised as &#8220;self-care&#8221; products,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services (e.g. gym packages, staycations) advertised as necessary for self-care, and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influencers advertising \u201cself-care\u201d products and services. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandaily.com\/opinion\/toxic-side-self-care-culture\/\">3<\/a>]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Due to such advertisements, many people start believing that possessing these products or services is necessary for maintaining self-care. Those who cannot afford such luxuries feel that they cannot \u201cattain desired levels of self-care\u201d, and may end up making unwise financial decisions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these products and services are often a \u201cband-aid\u201d we use to make up for the long-term effects of stress and burnout, in lieu of more effective, rejuvenating self-care techniques. This can be frustrating, especially if we feel that we are implementing these self-care routines in our lives to no avail. We may start to believe that self-care is not helpful in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Self-Care = Productivity?<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another unhelpful belief about self-care is that it is related to productivity. This belief is usually presented in 2 ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care should be done to increase productivity.<br \/>\n<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, articles titled: \u201cWant to be more productive? Try these self-care tips!\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only when we are productive are we \u201callowed\u201d to engage in self-care.<br \/>\n<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, with articles titled: \u201c20 self-care tips after a long day at work.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing a relationship between self-care and productivity puts additional pressure on us. We start believing that we must work harder for self-care to be \u201cvalid\u201d. We may even feel guilty for engaging in self-care when we feel like we have not done \u201cenough work\u201d to &#8220;deserve&#8221; self-care. This creates a toxic understanding of self-care. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandaily.com\/opinion\/toxic-side-self-care-culture\/\">3<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Self-Care and Mental Illness<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles and social media posts claiming to hold self-care secrets to \u201ccuring depression\u201d or \u201cquelling anxiety\u201d are abundant. They claim that self-care is easy, and can help \u201crepel mental illnesses altogether\u201d. For those who are less well-versed in mental health, this can be detrimental for several reasons. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/a-critical-look-at-self-care-culture-6743663\">1<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>These posts perpetuate beliefs that mental health is \u201ceasy to understand\u201d and \u201ccurable\u201d.<\/strong> When individuals struggling with mental health disorders find themselves unable to improve their mental wellbeing despite following such self-care tips, they are further demoralised. They may start feeling that the problem is inherent, or that they are beyond help. However, the truth is that mental illness can make it tough for individuals to carry out those self-care tips in the first place. How can it be easy to motivate ourselves to meditate or take a bath, when it is difficult to get out of bed?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>They can create misinformation about mental health and mental illness.<\/strong> When mental illnesses are painted in a superficial manner, many of us may interpret mental illness as something easy to overcome, when in fact it is an uphill battle that many struggle with.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ironically, these &#8220;self-care tips&#8221; create an unsafe environment for those struggling with mental health disorders, and perpetuate misunderstanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Toxic Positivity and Self-Care<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large part of toxic self-care culture is also based on toxic positivity. Toxic positivity occurs when we use positive emotions, phrases or self-care techniques to cover up negative emotions. Some self-care articles may imply that negative emotions and experiences should be ignored or put aside in favour of a more positive mindset. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is important to recognise that negative emotions are part and parcel of life. Ignoring them can be detrimental to emotional processing and prevents self-growth. We may also feel guilty or shameful to share negative emotions, even though they are a part of being human. Ultimately, engaging in toxic positivity can reduce help-seeking behaviours and lead to greater mental health detriments in the future. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958\">4<\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Over-Indulgence in Self-Care<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As self-care gains traction in our conversations about mental health, it becomes common to use it to justify negative coping behaviours. For instance, for some of us, our way of self-care is to scroll through social media, have a glass of wine, or exercise. When done in moderation, these may truly be emotionally, mentally or physically restorative for us. However, if done excessively, they can have harmful effects on our body, or even lead to addiction development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Self-Care Without Toxicity <\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>What exactly is considered non-toxic self-care then?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the core of it, self-care is about taking time out of our day to be intentional about improving our mental and physical health. When wielded appropriately, self-care can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Help with stress management, <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase our overall mental wellness, and <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decrease our risk of physical and mental illness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common self-care tips would include: <\/strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/caring-for-your-mental-health#:~:text=Self%2Dcare%20means%20taking%20the,illness%2C%20and%20increase%20your%20energy\">5<\/a>]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating healthily and regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting exercise regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeping for the recommended amount of time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective goal setting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining your support system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exploring mental wellness techniques like meditation, mindfulness or gratitude journaling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Practising Non-Toxic Self-Care<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When carrying out self-care for yourself, it is important to remember:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It is unnecessary to spend excessive amounts of time, effort or money on self-care! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-care is not about luxury items or drastic changes. We should look towards integrating small, sustainable and healthy habits into our lives instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-care is necessary, regardless of productivity levels.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is essential even when you have not been productive. We should not feel guilty about being unproductive when carrying out self-care routines. Although self-care can sometimes be helpful in boosting productivity, it is okay if it does not either!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-care is not easy, and definitely not a \u201ccure\u201d for any sort of mental health issue.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Self-care can be difficult to carry out, and takes time to integrate into our lives. Therefore, it is important to recognise that despite its necessity, it is not the only thing that should be part of our journey towards mental wellness. It is best to seek help from mental health professionals if we find ourselves struggling with our mental health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-care is not about being positive all the time! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is normal to feel any sort of emotion we have, even if they are negative (eg. anger or anxiety). We should look to process and reflect on such emotions instead of using self-care as a \u201cshield\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-care techniques should be applied in moderation. <\/b>Activities like, eating, sleeping and exercising, are all imperative in self-care. However, when done in excess, these activities can result in physical or emotional problems. We should remind ourselves not to use self-care to justify engaging in unhealthy coping styles, which eventually compromise our mental, physical or emotional health.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>To read a more concise summary on toxic self-care culture, you can visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CqKwDyQv1e5\/\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >References<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[1] Fielding, S. (2022). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Critical Look at Self-Care Culture and the Importance of Knowing Its Limits. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verywell Mind. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/a-critical-look-at-self-care-culture-6743663\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/a-critical-look-at-self-care-culture-6743663<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[2] Wright, M. (2022). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Self-Care Trends Means For Retailers In 2023. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASD Market Week. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/asdonline.com\/blog\/retail-news\/what-self-care-trends-mean-for-retailers-in-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/asdonline.com\/blog\/retail-news\/what-self-care-trends-mean-for-retailers-in-2020\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[3] Ajemian, R. (2020). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ray Ajemian: The toxic side of self-care culture. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Michigan Daily. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigandaily.com\/opinion\/toxic-side-self-care-culture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.michigandaily.com\/opinion\/toxic-side-self-care-culture\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[4] Cherry, K. (2023). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Toxic Positivity?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Verywell Mind. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[5] Caring for Your Mental Health (2022). National Institute of Mental Health.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/caring-for-your-mental-health#:~:text=Self%2Dcare%20means%20taking%20the,illness%2C%20and%20increase%20your%20energy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/caring-for-your-mental-health#:~:text=Self%2Dcare%20means%20taking%20the,illness%2C%20and%20increase%20your%20energy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do a quick Google search on \u201cself-care\u201d and you\u2019re likely to find websites giving \u201c10 easy tips for self-care!\u201d or \u201cSelf-care tips to manage your seasonal depression!\u201d. Are these posts representative of toxic self-care culture? 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