| Managing our mental health 18:15 - Feb 6 with 69958 views | KeithHaynes |
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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| Managing our mental health on 09:10 - Dec 17 with 3971 views | trampie |
Another modern issue detrimental to mental health is online bullying, at one time it was mainly confined to the playground and in some cases in the workplace, now there is a big problem online. |  |
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| Managing our mental health on 09:12 - Dec 17 with 3971 views | onehunglow |
Electronic devices are killing this generation stone dead
I feel for them
They face a surreal future |  |
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| Managing our mental health on 09:13 - Dec 17 with 3969 views | trampie |
Does the NHS take mental health seriously?, does the NHS offer treatments and services for mental health issues ?, I personally don't know what they do/if they do anything. | |
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| Managing our mental health on 10:29 - Dec 17 with 3938 views | onehunglow |
| Managing our mental health on 09:13 - Dec 17 by trampie |
Does the NHS take mental health seriously?, does the NHS offer treatments and services for mental health issues ?, I personally don't know what they do/if they do anything. |
It’s hard to treat effectively
My view is that much depends on the make up,of the individual
It’s complicated .
Mental illness is different to being pissssed off though. Most of us suffer from that from time to time | |
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| Managing our mental health on 01:03 - Dec 19 with 3794 views | Robbie |
People being diagnosed with ADHD , Aspergers syndrome and being on the Autism Spectrum is a difficult area to judge , even now dealing with the Public on the shop floor .
Are they obviously being difficult or cannot see reason as others do trying to assist them .
Worked with a person who we all believe was Bi Polar at that time , he was hard work .
His fault or not being flagged earlier in his life growing up .
My old man told me way back in the day , stop showing off if I acted as a clown then .
Sadly think lock down rulings will be the next step for kids to feel isolated and will be used in their health issues going forward in life .
Mobile phones are destroying our younger generation .
Good kids with potential to do well in life will be addicted to their social media clicks . | | | |
| Managing our mental health on 10:07 - Feb 8 with 3016 views | OptimisticJack |
The Mens Shed in Victoria Park seems to be thriving.
We meet every Monday 11am to 1.
Bacon rolls, a cuppa and biscuits all for just a £1 donation.
Its a safe place for men of all ages to visit. | |
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| Managing our mental health on 10:01 - Feb 16 with 2832 views | KeithHaynes |
| Managing our mental health on 10:07 - Feb 8 by OptimisticJack |
The Mens Shed in Victoria Park seems to be thriving.
We meet every Monday 11am to 1.
Bacon rolls, a cuppa and biscuits all for just a £1 donation.
Its a safe place for men of all ages to visit. |
Keep on keeping on 👍 | |
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| Managing our mental health on 08:02 - Mar 16 with 2324 views | Boundy |
| Managing our mental health on 10:07 - Feb 8 by OptimisticJack |
The Mens Shed in Victoria Park seems to be thriving.
We meet every Monday 11am to 1.
Bacon rolls, a cuppa and biscuits all for just a £1 donation.
Its a safe place for men of all ages to visit. |
There's one up in Penllegaer as well . | |
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| Managing our mental health on 09:18 - Mar 16 with 2297 views | trampie |
Are valley commandos welcome ? | |
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| Managing our mental health on 13:33 - Mar 16 with 2258 views | trampie |
Is there an age limit on who can go to 'men's shed' ?, I might check one out if there is a local one to me about. | |
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| Managing our mental health on 12:51 - Mar 17 with 2210 views | trampie |
Just seen a clock for sale in a petrol station made by Cwm Gwendraeth mens shed.  | |
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| Managing our mental health on 18:45 - Apr 4 with 1697 views | max936 |
For anyone who suffers from anxiety, stress, cold sweats in bed overnight try this supplement, it has honestly helped me, Ashwagandha just do your research and get the strongest one, I use a few of the Nutrition Geeks products these days, still a work in progress so far I bought this bungle
https://www.nutritiongeeks.co/collections/bundles/products/sleep-bundle |  |
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| Managing our mental health on 18:03 - Apr 15 with 1391 views | OptimisticJack |
| Managing our mental health on 13:33 - Mar 16 by trampie |
Is there an age limit on who can go to 'men's shed' ?, I might check one out if there is a local one to me about. |
There is no age limit and quite a few Mes Sheds around the place.
PM me if you need any assistance.
Apologies for my late response. | |
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| Managing our mental health on 20:43 - Jun 1 with 646 views | trampie |
Sounds like a great initiative, perhaps I will pluck up the courage to go one day. | |
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| Managing our mental health on 23:00 - Jun 2 with 533 views | GVJack |
Just clicked on this for the first time as out of nowhere I seem to be struggling at the moment. The original post has some good advice which I'm going to try to take on. Thank you. | | | |
| Managing our mental health on 18:32 - Jun 7 with 403 views | SullutaCreturned |
| Managing our mental health on 23:00 - Jun 2 by GVJack |
Just clicked on this for the first time as out of nowhere I seem to be struggling at the moment. The original post has some good advice which I'm going to try to take on. Thank you. |
Take care of yourself GV. Find someone you trust, talk to them, a problem shared and all that.
Don't try to get through it by yourself, we all need help from time to time. That much I know from personal experience. | | | |
| Managing our mental health on 09:28 - Jun 8 with 313 views | GVJack |
| Managing our mental health on 18:32 - Jun 7 by SullutaCreturned |
Take care of yourself GV. Find someone you trust, talk to them, a problem shared and all that.
Don't try to get through it by yourself, we all need help from time to time. That much I know from personal experience. |
Thank you. I have done exactly that and although I don't know what the "problem" is, it's just a general down in the dumps feeling for no reason, having spoken to someone about it has lifted the weight so to speak so generally feeling a bit more uplifted. Also started back in the gym (well swimming) to get some exercise which I think is helping. Thanks for the message/advice, greatly appreciated. | | | |
| Managing our mental health on 17:49 - Jun 8 with 262 views | onehunglow |
| Managing our mental health on 09:28 - Jun 8 by GVJack |
Thank you. I have done exactly that and although I don't know what the "problem" is, it's just a general down in the dumps feeling for no reason, having spoken to someone about it has lifted the weight so to speak so generally feeling a bit more uplifted. Also started back in the gym (well swimming) to get some exercise which I think is helping. Thanks for the message/advice, greatly appreciated. |
Re swimming
During Covid my missus got very depressed and we started out wild swimming and I mean " wild" swimming
It helps as the shock of cold water takes over and releases endorphins which sharpen the mind
It gets you to focus on the now and only the now
We have a group here that swim in the sea all year including Boxing Day
I joined them last year
I'm still here
Plenty of wild spots in south wales
I would try lakes or rivers but check the rivers are not polluted | |
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| Managing our mental health on 07:08 - Jun 9 with 172 views | 1983 |
| Managing our mental health on 09:28 - Jun 8 by GVJack |
Thank you. I have done exactly that and although I don't know what the "problem" is, it's just a general down in the dumps feeling for no reason, having spoken to someone about it has lifted the weight so to speak so generally feeling a bit more uplifted. Also started back in the gym (well swimming) to get some exercise which I think is helping. Thanks for the message/advice, greatly appreciated. |
https://drgabormate.com/book/
Found this book about 12 months and dip in and out of it now and then and watched him on YouTube a few times might be of help? |  |
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| Managing our mental health on 07:42 - Jun 9 with 156 views | 1983 |
| Managing our mental health on 09:28 - Jun 8 by GVJack |
Thank you. I have done exactly that and although I don't know what the "problem" is, it's just a general down in the dumps feeling for no reason, having spoken to someone about it has lifted the weight so to speak so generally feeling a bit more uplifted. Also started back in the gym (well swimming) to get some exercise which I think is helping. Thanks for the message/advice, greatly appreciated. |
Exactly the same thing happened to me about 8-9 years ago
Just couldn't put my finger on it and still can't really I've tried beta blockers anti depressant, counselling, I think recognising it is the first big step and then after that living with it and not fighting it. Not one size fits all but I find walking the dogs in the countryside is my go to and my latest guilty pleasure is litter picking. My tolerance for other people in general is off the scale. This world in the last 10 years has gone nuclear we live in a world where we can have whatever we want whenever we want and plenty of it whether you want it or not. And I think that's the problem ALL life is just a click away now good,bad,rich,poor,war,crisis,peace...etc the list is endless. | |
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| Managing our mental health on 15:49 - Jun 9 with 109 views | Treforys_Jack |
| Managing our mental health on 07:42 - Jun 9 by 1983 |
Exactly the same thing happened to me about 8-9 years ago
Just couldn't put my finger on it and still can't really I've tried beta blockers anti depressant, counselling, I think recognising it is the first big step and then after that living with it and not fighting it. Not one size fits all but I find walking the dogs in the countryside is my go to and my latest guilty pleasure is litter picking. My tolerance for other people in general is off the scale. This world in the last 10 years has gone nuclear we live in a world where we can have whatever we want whenever we want and plenty of it whether you want it or not. And I think that's the problem ALL life is just a click away now good,bad,rich,poor,war,crisis,peace...etc the list is endless. |
Totally empathise with your post. |  | | |
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