ALPIMS β’ BODY CHECK-IN
Could Your Body Need Something?
Sometimes feeling foggy, irritable, anxious, flat, overwhelmed or simply βnot rightβ may have a physical piece to it.
Check sleep, food, fluids, pain, migraine, illness, temperature, medication effects, physical exertion and other body needs. You do not need to check everything β start with whatever seems most likely or easiest.
What might be worth checking?
Choose anything that seems relevant. This is not about finding one explanation for everything. Several small physical factors can overlap, and sometimes one simple need is worth addressing first.
Your body does not have to be in crisis to need support.
Hunger, poor sleep, pain, sensory load, temperature,
a headache or simply having done too much can make
thinking, emotions and regulation harder.
A QUICKER OPTION
A 60-second body check
If opening the boxes feels like too much, simply glance through these questions and notice whether anything stands out.
Sleep
How restorative was last night?
Food
When did I last eat?
Fluids
Have I had enough to drink?
Pain
Am I hurting or physically uncomfortable?
Temperature
Am I too hot or too cold?
Symptoms
Is migraine, illness or another symptom building?
Activity
Have I already done a lot today β or recently?
Medication
Has anything changed from my usual routine?
BODY NEEDS ARE ONLY ONE PART OF THE PICTURE
Still feeling off after checking the basics?
How Do I Feel Right Now? β
Address the easiest need first.
You do not need to optimise everything. If you are thirsty, drink. If you are cold, get warmer. If you have not eaten, consider food you tolerate. If you have done too much, reduce the next demand if possible.
Then notice whether anything changes.
You do not need to optimise everything. If you are thirsty, drink. If you are cold, get warmer. If you have not eaten, consider food you tolerate. If you have done too much, reduce the next demand if possible.
Then notice whether anything changes.
Important
This page provides general reflection and self-management
ideas. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace
individual medical advice.
Do not start, stop or change prescribed medication based
on this page without appropriate professional advice.
Seek urgent medical help for severe or rapidly worsening
symptoms, serious breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness,
new neurological symptoms, severe chest pain, signs of a
serious allergic reaction, or other symptoms that may represent
a medical emergency.