Performing acts of service for others can be a great way to take the focus off yourself and put it on others. In other words, it’s a excellent way to get outside of your head. “Research has shown that when you help other people, the reward center of your brain is kick-started. You get a rush […]
I found this in my collection of Tips and Tricks for Mental Health this morning and thought I’d share.
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My wife and I have taken up Zentangle Art. The term Zentangle can be broken down into two words: Zen & Tangle. Zen is a state of mind where any emotion or thought does not bind you. The created patterns are referred to as “tangles” and are mixtures of dots, lines, basic curves, and orbs.
Meeting with a psychiatrist on a regular basis can offer numerous benefits for your mental and emotional well-being. I’ve had some good experiences with psychiatrists and a few bad ones but overall if it were not for psychiatrists I would not be here. I’ve found the good ones give you the information, explain the benefits
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Spending time with people Spending time with people when you’re depressed can have numerous benefits for your mental and emotional well-being. Here are ten advantages of socializing during difficult times: Emotional support: Being around people who care about you can provide a strong emotional support system. They can offer empathy, understanding, and a listening ear,
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Finding a Tool That Helps When I went to the hospital in Florida four years ago, they taught me how to be me and live with my anxiety. There is no cure for anxiety, but it is manageable. I put together an “go bag” with tools to help deal with anxiety. I learned to pay
While caffeine is generally considered safe for most people when consumed in moderate amounts, individuals with certain mental health conditions may benefit from reducing or avoiding caffeine intake. Two years ago, I was encouraged to stop drinking Dr. Pepper. OK scratch that. My wife bribed me to quit, and I did. I am now a
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Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that utilizes the creative process of making art to improve an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Michigan State University has this to say about art therapy. “When combined with talk therapy, art therapy aids individuals in managing intense emotions, fostering self-awareness and self-worth, and decreasing stress
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The Mayo Clinic has a good article on understanding meditation which mentions “meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.” https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858 Here are 10 suggestions of how meditation can help mental health. Reduces stress and anxiety: Meditation can help reduce stress and anxiety levels by calming the mind and reducing the production of stress
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Here are some of my thoughts on how exercise can help with mental health. 1 – Reduces stress and anxiety: Exercise helps to reduce stress hormones like cortisol and increases endorphins which elevate mood and reduce feelings of anxiety. 2 – Improves mood: Exercise can improve your overall mood and reduce feelings of depression by
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