- Enjoy your life to the fullest
- Cope with various problems of any forms
- Build strong relationships with people
- Work productively and live a fulfilled life
5 Myths About Mental Health
1. Only 'crazy' people need help. That is not true because each and everyone of use deserves mental wellness, just like the way we prioritise physical health.
2. Talking about feelings is weak. It's a big lie when people say you are weak by just speaking up about your health because sharing your emotions takes courage and brings healing.
3. You can just 'snap out of it. You may not recover from mental health if you didn't take a proactive measure to care for it.
4. Medication is the only solution. Don't believe people when they tell you that medication is the only way out of mental problems as there are so many tools to help you deal with it. Tools like therapy and lifestyle changes work like magic in some cases.
5. Good mental health means happiness. Not all people with sound mental health are happy. The truth is that good mental health is about resilience, not constant happiness.
7 Simple Steps to Boost Mental Health
- NewBlogPostPhotoGridSocialMediaGraphi.jpeg (198.4 KiB) Viewed 92 times
2. Connect with People: Don't live in isolation. Try to socialise and connect with people. Text your friends or probably join a club to keep grooving because loneliness hurts mental health big time. That's why we preach you prioritize real conversations.
3. Practice Mindful Moments: Practicing mindfulness help a lot because when you take a deep breath for 1 minute, it does help. You can inhale for 4 sec, then hold for 2 sec and exhale for 6 sec. It makes you feel good and research tells us that it reduces stress hormones instantly.
4. Sleep 7-8 Hours: Having quality sleep improves mental health greatly. What I do is create a routine that will help me maintain good sleep. My routine is making sure that my room is dark and I also avoid screens for at least 1 hr before bed. Poor sleep can worsen anxiety/depression.
5. Eat Mood-Boosting Foods: Yes, you read that right! A lot of people struggling with mental health see positive results when they eat mood boosting food like bananas for its vitamin B6, nuts ( for its magnesium and fish for its omega-3) can help you escape from depression. It's also necessary to avoid too much sugar and caffeine as it can crash your energy.
6. Set Small Daily Goals: It's advisable to set small achievable goals like drinking 3 glasses of water every day or like writing one thing you're grateful for. This is because achievements build confidence.
7. Limit Social Media: You should try as much as possible to limit social media and come to think of it, you have all the freedom to block distracting sites.
When to Seek Professional Help
It's very crucial to contact a doctor/therapist if you are experiencing:
- Constant sadness or worry for more than 2 weeks and doesn't show any sign of stopping.
- Trouble sleeping/eating for more than 2 weeks.
- Loss of interest in your regular hobbies for 2 weeks.
- Thoughts of self-harm continuously.