13 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself In The Face Of Islamophobia

The world is a pretty terrible place right now. Here are some ways to deal with it all.

There's been no shortage of anti-Muslim hate speech and attacks, and if you're feeling bullied, stressed, anxious, or just sad, you're not alone.

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We recently asked Twitter to share the best ways to take care of yourself in the face of this hate.

1. Unplug.

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Turn off your phone, get off the internet, walk away from your TV.

2. Focus on the solidarity and positive energy around you.

Twitter: @BigHPrivateEye

"I hang out with people who are intelligent enough to talk about these issues but we only discuss it in limited quantities." —@taiyyaba

3. Pray or meditate.

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"The power of prayer and community cannot be overstated." —@MsMakkah

4. Call your mom.

Twitter: @airhrs

Moms always know what to do.

5. Eat your mom's food.

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Hug her before AND after.

6. Watch cute videos of babies and puppies.

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7. Talk if you need to. Rely on your squad.

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"Having Muslim homies a gchat or WhatsApp group away is a lifeline rn." —@MsMakkah

8. Read a book, listen to good music, watch a movie.

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"Turn off all devices and read a book ... might be the only way to escape all the nonsense out there right now." —@adamgdunn

9. Indulge in your favorite comfort food.

Instagram: @littlemuslimthings

"Bake lots of seasonal desserts." —@rainandcoffee

10. Don't let negativity and hate question your self-worth.

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11. Grab a coloring book.

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"I've started using colouring books and sometimes spend hours just colouring to stop thinking about the rampant Islamophobia." —@taalluq

12. Look at pictures of Zayn Malik.

Twitter: @zaynmalik

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13. Don't engage with the haters.

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