How to Take Care of Your Mental Health
In the past, people only took care of their physical and spiritual well-being, and minding less about their mental health. Most of us forgot “what a man thinketh so he becomes”. Your mental space controls the majority of the other systems in our bodies, hence requires proper care as equally as the physique. Depression and suicide cases have been on the rise in the recent past globally. It is brought about by the loss of a loved one, work-related issues, dysfunctional family life, genetics, substance abuse, among many other causes.
The significance of treating your mental health as you would your physical health is a pretty well-accepted principle. It is becoming lesser of a taboo to talk openly about therapy and mental illness. There are almost as many celebrities talking about mental health as there are Christmas decorations in literally any store you walk into during the Christmas season. All signs point to prioritize self-care, and that is fantastic.
When it comes to being mentally well, we are a little murky on the follow-through. There is no shortage of self-care strategies out there, but not everyone has the time and money to spend on a wellness retreat or horse therapy or crystals that may or may not chill you out. The following are some impactful ways to take care of your mental health:
Keep in Touch
Nothing is relaxing than catching up
with a friend face to face, but that is not always possible. You can give them a call, drop a note or chat online with them. Keeping the communication lines open is not only good for you, but it is also healthy.
Take a Break
Majority of us never know when to stop or take a simple breather. A change of scenery or a change of pace is right for your mental health. It could be a five-minute break from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at school. One should consider spending a weekend exploring somewhere new and adventurous. A few minutes are enough to de-stress you. Learn to give yourself some “me time”.
Talking About Your Feelings
Talking about your feelings helps you stay in the right mental health, and deal with times when you feel troubled. Talking about your feelings is not a sign of weakness; it is part of taking charge of your well-being and doing what you can to stay healthy. It is not always to describe how you are feeling. If you cannot think of one word, use lots of them. Explain how you are feeling, what thoughts are the feelings leading to, and so on. It feels awkward at first but you’ll adapt if you give it time. Make talking about your feelings a habit.