My Mental Health, My Priority
Have you found yourself in this situation before?...
Seeing an interesting movie but you're actually not following what is going on in it.
Or listening to someone talk but nothing was taken into your brain, you forget everything said.
Or having a hard time doing the most simplest things that should be done.
I've been in all situations and I tell you, it is the height of it for me. If I don't fight myself, I really can not imagine what happens next because I want to believe there is nothing that would make me thing of taking my life or crying nonstop or shutting the world out of my sight. I love my life so much that these situations don't last long for me once I notice it, I fight very hard on them and free myself.
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Many people give long speeches, preach so much about caring for one's health (mostly about the physical) and little is being said about the mental health and if I'm to go the extra length, the spiritual health is neglected too in some cases. I feel those who take full care of their spiritual health would have total control over their physical and mental health naturally as it goes down to the conviction and priority set up.
I can't count the number of times I've gone through some news of people taking their lives out of depression. It is mainly because they have no mental health attitude or habit, some lacked it from child upbringing and some just meet some life difficulties and couldn't speak up before it consumed them. In any case, I'd say mental sickness is the one humans are more prone to if it isn't placed as a priority to keep in check.
My nature is so much against any mental sickness and I'm so grateful for that but then, it is impossible that a human wouldn't face a breaking point and try to get out of it. Some would find their way out, others would develop a bad habit from it and a lot more would harm themselves even more and may loss their lives in the process. The worse scene I've witness of depression is a lady using sharp objects on her skin to feel pain so the one she's having in her heart would be lesser to bear. As funny and scary as it sounds, it is happening to many people.
Harming oneself out of depression or any mental sickness... Our mental health shouldn't be taken lightly at all. Here are a few things as seen in the image I deigned, which I do to keep sane when I could feel my breaking points close by.
I smile as much as I can: I won't lie that I smile always because sometimes I just find myself not looking bright and when I realize it, I try to smile again and one of the best ways I get my smile back is by reminiscing about a funny memory, watching funny videos or listening to my favourite music folder. Many people do say I smile too much as if I have no problems to worry about, well I'm always glad when I hear them say that. It only means my problem isn't weighing me down and would definitely be gone.
I rest as much as I can: It was hard to grow this habit but when I did, it did more magic on my mental health than I had ever imagined. A little sleep can boost my morale so much more than smiling or staying awake to see good movies, I can bet on that. Before now, I would feel sick if I try to sleep or rest when it isn't night time but it isn't same anymore. I feel much better both physically and mentally when I take some time out to relax or sleep.
I try to have fun as much as I can: I do this mainly by doing whatever I enjoy doing and it brings some fulfillment to me in the midst of difficulties, how amazing can it get?! One of the fun things I've come to enjoy doing when I'm down is writing out my feelings out here on Hive. I also sing a lot to have fun especially with anyone who'd care to sing with me. Having fun has boost my morale in so many hard situations I find myself. Eating good food is also another thing I do too.
I think positive: My mum did her best in making this habit become part of me, if one could go mad from negative thinking, I'd have gone mad a long time ago 😂 I literally never thought of positive things until mum and a few people I met changed that about me and it has helped my mental health significantly. By thinking positive, it makes me worry less and I try to pray often to stay connected to those positive thoughts... It works like magic.
My mental health is a priority and I wish to keep it that way even for my family, friends and future family... It is important I learn to have it as an habit so I could teach those around me. Mental health plays a great role on how healthy the physical body would be, they are all connected so precautions should be taken for all of them equally.
Hurting oneself physically to reduce the pain from hurting mentally is a terrible thing to do even though it works, I have used pin on myself, punch the wall just to shift the pain but it only works for a few minutes and I sometimes hurt myself physically in the process.
Your steps to tackling any form of mental health issue is valid, they are all tested and trusted.
Wow you've even tried it, I feel like I'll die from pain and crying if I should try that 🤣
Maintaining a healthy mental health is one thing many people overlook. Everyone is just trying to achieve a goal and they may loose their mind in the process. I like the methods you use to keep your mental health in check.
Yeah, it can be very easy to lose it if caution isn't taken... I keep finding more ways to keep sane in this mad world lol
Definitely a mad world. I try not to bug my mind so much as las las, na my head go pain me.
Abi na, the world go still continue as your head dey pain you 😂
Exactly, na to just avoid stress😂
Yes o, them nor need tell us first 😂
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Yea I have a friend like that too passing through chronic depression for anytime she feels overly depressed she cuts her self.
I think people should be guided and educated on what mental health is and how to stay on track, and my dear you have listed the simplest yet a few guides that works for you and one can easily adapt.
I get really scared seeing someone harming themselves, I wonder how they feel when they do it.
Yeah, they are simple but sometimes hard to keep to because life will always give troubles 🥲
I think they feel better at the moment before realising the effect of the pain the had inflicted on their self.
Using pain to heal pain🤔
Life always takes us unaware even when we think we are prepared.
Hmm so sad just thinking about it 🤦♀️
I learned great ideas from you, thank you for sharing. Sometimes I do also have mental health problems and it cannot be denied that this can be excruciating. Gazing my children can be the best way to fight against it.
Awww I can imagine that 😊
Kids are so lively and fun to watch
Jeez...that's a gory illustration... Inflicting pain to reduce pain.
But I won't say I'm shocked Because psychiatry posting exposed me to a whole lot honestly.
It should always be the positives even amidst negatives Because come to think of it, why not think only the positive so that even when the negatives come, you'll have positive mindset towards it and when the positive cones, you'll still enjoy it😂
Beautiful entry you've made
Lol that's a good illustration on how one should think... Positive for both positive and negative situations hehe
Yes
Impressive, this are great steps to take
Hehe, that lady using hard object must be crazy, how can pain take away pain, chi depression no good ph
Mental health is important like physical health. Most of us take care of our physical health but are not aware of our mental health. For that reason, in recent times many of us don't hesitate to do suicide because of depression.
That's true, we need to balance both sides to stay healthy
Like seriously, I've been lost many times. I would ask someone talking to me what he said after he has already finished passing his messages. You see. I'm lost in thought. Most people does that. And the funniest part is that it isn't done intentionally. Just try to reduce the worry "That's what I tell myself" because worry cannot fix a problem. Nice write up.
That is just it, worrying has made a lot of people miss what is right in front of them 🤦♀️
No be lie.
The truth is that the power of positive thinking is never emphasized strongly enough. We need it to be functional and to actually get things done. If we keep on seeing what can go wrong in every little thing we do, then that will be our reality. We need to do better.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
That is right! We need to do better in that aspect... Think more positively.
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Wow, firstly I must commend your thumbnail..it says alot about the content of Ur post..nice job here my dear Merit,my whale 🐋🐳 and my mentor, you know it already 😂🤣
Hmmm, mental health is what many of neglect, most times we don't give it max attention and that's why we are weigh down once it's neglected. Talking from my past experience, I agree with the tips you gave here, if these are implemented, then one can easily overcome the negative effects of mental health issues. Thanks for sharing this my fellow #dreemer
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It's terrible what happens when we don't pay attention to our mental health. Many people know there is something wrong with them but do nothing to remedy it. Your advice seems to have been very useful for you, and if it was for you, it can work for anyone. Thank you for sharing them.
Yeah, they are easy tips to be used by anyone.
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Protecting our mental health is very important
Indeed!