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This works. We shouldn’t forget our responsibilities to ourselves.
1. Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. Make time for your hobbies and favorite projects, or broaden your horizons. Do a daily crossword puzzle, plant a garden, take dance lessons, learn to play an instrument or become fluent in another language.
2. Take care of your body: Taking care of yourself physically can improve your mental health. Be sure to: Eat nutritious meals Avoid smoking and vaping-- see Cessation Help Drink plenty of water Exercise, which helps decrease depression and anxiety and improve moods Get enough sleep. Researchers believe that lack of sleep contributes to a high rate of depression in people.
3. Surround yourself with good people: People with strong family or social connections are generally healthier than those who lack a support network. Make plans with supportive family members and friends, or seek out activities where you can meet new people, such as a club, class or support group.
4. Give yourself: Volunteer your time and energy to help someone else. You'll feel good about doing something tangible to help someone in need – and it's a great way to meet new people.
5. Learn how to deal with stress: Like it or not, stress is a part of life. Practice good coping skills: Try One-Minute Stress Strategies, do Tai Chi, exercise, take a nature walk, play with your pet or try journal writing as a stress reducer. Also, remember to smile and see the humor in life. Research shows that laughter can boost your immune system, ease pain, relax your body and reduce stress.
6. Quiet your mind: Try meditating, Mindfulness and/or prayer. Relaxation exercises and prayer can improve your state of mind and outlook on life. In fact, research shows that meditation may help you feel calm and enhance the effects of therapy.
7. Set realistic goals: Decide what you want to achieve academically, professionally and personally, and write down the steps you need to realize your goals. Aim high, but be realistic and don't over-schedule. You'll enjoy a tremendous sense of accomplishment and self-worth as you progress toward your goal.
8. Break up the monotony: Although our routines make us more efficient and enhance our feelings of security and safety, a little change of pace can perk up a tedious schedule. Alter your jogging route, plan a road-trip, take a walk in a different park, hang some new pictures or try a new restaurant.
9. Avoid alcohol and other drugs: Keep alcohol use to a minimum and avoid other drugs. Sometimes people use alcohol and other drugs to "self-medicate" but in reality, alcohol and other drugs only aggravate problems.
10. Get help when you need it: Seeking help is a sign of strength – not a weakness. And it is important to remember that treatment is effective. People who get appropriate care can recover from mental illness and addiction and lead full, rewarding lives.
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A great believer in taking anything you like to wherever you want to.
Managing our mental health on 19:27 - Jun 19 by Daggyjack
I work within the NHS / local authority as part of mental health.services I feel frustrated at the waiting times for therapies and diagnosis. A year for some therapies and 3 years plus for ASD / ADHD diagnosis. I work with people and have no waiting list. I'm frustrated at the wait for other services when there is an obvious need in the here and now. Great pointers from Keith in the initial post on how to manage your own wellbeing. I would add that if you are really struggling, reach out to your GP, or to the NHS 111#2 service or visit A&E. Reach out and talk, to family, friends, the Samaritans (116123) or to SHOUT (text 85258). Happy for people to message me for any advice / guidance.
Excellent post mate.
A great believer in taking anything you like to wherever you want to.
Having yet another low point. Completely out of nowhere, been a couple of weeks now. Not posting this looking for sympathy/support, just highlighting the roller coaster of mental health. You feel great... Then out of nowhere the blues kick in.... Then you feel ok/great again.... Then the blues return. It's a circle at the moment i'm determined to break.
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Managing our mental health on 19:17 - Jul 13 with 17291 views
Managing our mental health on 19:05 - Jul 11 by GVJack
Having yet another low point. Completely out of nowhere, been a couple of weeks now. Not posting this looking for sympathy/support, just highlighting the roller coaster of mental health. You feel great... Then out of nowhere the blues kick in.... Then you feel ok/great again.... Then the blues return. It's a circle at the moment i'm determined to break.
can empathise with that,keep in there . keep going, keep fighting.
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Managing our mental health on 19:42 - Jul 13 with 17267 views
Managing our mental health on 19:05 - Jul 11 by GVJack
Having yet another low point. Completely out of nowhere, been a couple of weeks now. Not posting this looking for sympathy/support, just highlighting the roller coaster of mental health. You feel great... Then out of nowhere the blues kick in.... Then you feel ok/great again.... Then the blues return. It's a circle at the moment i'm determined to break.
All the best wishes in overcoming your struggles. Please feel free to talk to message Keith, Admin, myself or any other posters on here if we can be of any help. You are never alone as a Swansea Jack Take care
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Managing our mental health on 20:05 - Jul 13 with 17245 views
Managing our mental health on 19:05 - Jul 11 by GVJack
Having yet another low point. Completely out of nowhere, been a couple of weeks now. Not posting this looking for sympathy/support, just highlighting the roller coaster of mental health. You feel great... Then out of nowhere the blues kick in.... Then you feel ok/great again.... Then the blues return. It's a circle at the moment i'm determined to break.
Stay strong GV, keep posting keep talking to people best wishes to you
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Managing our mental health on 13:37 - Jul 17 with 17098 views
Managing our mental health on 19:05 - Jul 11 by GVJack
Having yet another low point. Completely out of nowhere, been a couple of weeks now. Not posting this looking for sympathy/support, just highlighting the roller coaster of mental health. You feel great... Then out of nowhere the blues kick in.... Then you feel ok/great again.... Then the blues return. It's a circle at the moment i'm determined to break.
So sorry to hear this but never feel you have to suffer in silence or that you're alone , a walk in your favourite place , exercising to get the endorphins going or just chatting to someone generally helps me. You will get there I'm sure ,depressants never worked for me so they're not something I would recommend, in fact made it worse but keep fighting it , if you can identify what's making you depressed will go a long way in helping you and remember today doesn't mean tomorrow will be the same
"In a free society, the State is the servant of the people—not the master."
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Managing our mental health on 11:10 - Jul 22 with 16950 views
Ride the cold wave GV dont fight it, it doesn't last forever it will eventually flattern to nothing then you can carry on walking on that sun-kissed beach with your toes in that lovely warm water
Thanks for the messages all. Pleased to announce I'm in a much better place than I was just two weeks ago. Some great people have taken the time and reached out and shared personal experienced which wasn't expected but has given me a lot of food for thought. I'mm very fortunate have some very close and supportive friends (who aren't jack's sadly) away from here, but the last couple of weeks have shown how the indy community can be just as supportive. Thank you all.
Managing our mental health on 22:25 - Jul 23 by GVJack
Thanks for the messages all. Pleased to announce I'm in a much better place than I was just two weeks ago. Some great people have taken the time and reached out and shared personal experienced which wasn't expected but has given me a lot of food for thought. I'mm very fortunate have some very close and supportive friends (who aren't jack's sadly) away from here, but the last couple of weeks have shown how the indy community can be just as supportive. Thank you all.
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This site is just a fans forum Or is it ? I can tell you there are many highly intelligent posters on here many of whom are very empathetic It's a go too place for many to chew the cud or simply bitch but like all dysfunctional families we stick together in tough times There are many out there who can offer support
If you want to do some work balancing your mental health, the Huberman Series has a four part series with Paul Conti. Each session is about three hours.
Victoria Mens Shed as from Monday 5th January, will be operating from the Council office Victoria Park ( next to the kiosk). Happy and healthy new year to one and all.
Optimisticjack
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Managing our mental health on 15:00 - Jan 12 with 4902 views
Just a reminder that our Men's Shed at Victoria Park is still operating and going from strength to strength. We now meet in the Council office Victoria Park ( next to the shop kiosk) opposite the Guildhall. 11am to 12 45pm Mondays.
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Managing our mental health on 22:48 - Mar 1 with 3753 views
Managing our mental health on 12:32 - Mar 1 by OptimisticJack
Just a reminder that our Men's Shed at Victoria Park is still operating and going from strength to strength. We now meet in the Council office Victoria Park ( next to the shop kiosk) opposite the Guildhall. 11am to 12 45pm Mondays.
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How’s it going, is there a good take up, regulars ? Any activities or outside assistance ?
A great believer in taking anything you like to wherever you want to.
This thread is for people to assist others and themselves with mental health issues not to influence people to engage in continual negativity and make issues publicly.
So to continue the positivity this will be of interest.
Get tested guys. A blood test can highlight all kinds of things which adversely affect your mental health. Vitamin b12 is a massive one or in my case vitamin d. I am on a vit d pill every day for life along with my omega 3 fish oil capsules. It's a game changer. Perhaps something like this could be the root cause of your mood etc. I am by no means an expert but these things play a massive part in things. Worth a try perhaps and sometimes a little tweak makes a massive difference
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Managing our mental health on 09:38 - Mar 24 with 3275 views
Managing our mental health on 07:42 - Mar 24 by DoubeDoube
Get tested guys. A blood test can highlight all kinds of things which adversely affect your mental health. Vitamin b12 is a massive one or in my case vitamin d. I am on a vit d pill every day for life along with my omega 3 fish oil capsules. It's a game changer. Perhaps something like this could be the root cause of your mood etc. I am by no means an expert but these things play a massive part in things. Worth a try perhaps and sometimes a little tweak makes a massive difference
Thank you.
A great believer in taking anything you like to wherever you want to.
7 hours kip and an early morning walk 5.30 - 6am ish start before work been a game changer for me. Was a new years resolution come rain or shine a 40- 45 minute walk each morning. This time of year with the dawn chorus in full swing is amazing. Cold air clearing the head before work. Worked wonders for me and my stress levels. 👍
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Managing our mental health on 08:47 - Apr 22 with 2670 views
Managing our mental health on 22:48 - Mar 1 by KeithHaynes
How’s it going, is there a good take up, regulars ? Any activities or outside assistance ?
The Mens Shed coming along quite nicely. We have speakers periodically and occasional visits in the area. Tomorrow we are visiting Penderyn Distillery in Landore. I may have one or two tickets available if anyone is interested on a first come basis. PM me ASAP if interested.
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