Hey y'all today's post in a little different tone. I hope it's ok to talk a little bit about mental health.
Now let me start out by saying that I in no way shape or form mean this to substitute or subjugate any mental health professionals diagnosis and or treatment plan. (Always listen to your Dr.) with that being said these things I'm about to discuss are just my own coping mechanisms for my daily life. I think it's safe to say most everyone gets sad, depressed, overwhelmed, anxious, worn out, etc. if that doesn't happen to you AWESOME!! I'll admit I'm envious!! These emotions definitely affect me from time to time and I've found a few things that help make these feelings a little easier to get through. So without further adieu here are my mental health "hacks".
I have found that aromatherapy really helps me tons!!
Now there are many ways to achieve this such as essential oils, scented candles, incense, boiling spices, sprays, etc. You just decide on a scent that strikes your fancy such as lavender to calm or citrus to rejuvenate and enjoy your scent of choice (a personal fav is seasonal scents such as pumpkin spice, bayberry and pine, tropical flowers etc.)
I also know that exercise can definitely help as a natural mood buster you can do whatever suits you, yoga, Pilates,running, etc. or you can choose your fav tunes and jump around, err I mean dance lol!!! Just like you used to do growing up!! It's great for the psyche!!!
Or you might decide to go for a walk... Anywhere!! Outside, around the block, through a garden or even around the mall or Tar-jay!!!! (Target)
I also have some really easy ideas when just the thought of getting out of bed seems overwhelming.
A great book or movie, either try something new or a tried and true fav!! You get to decide if you would rather cry it out over a real tear jerker or if laughter will be your medicine of choice over a hilarious comedy or perhaps an action packed story or a real nail biting drama might be your course of treatment whichever way you go make a deal with yourself... You get to enjoy a lazy cozy day in bed IF you go take a shower and put clean Jammies on or even better a nice hot soak you might even fancy a bubble bath!!
You get to take a sick day ... a mental health day to recharge your batteries. Another easy pick me up is to treat yourself to your fav coffee, tea, smoothie, juice, etc. just make or buy your fav drink and sit back to really focus on ENJOYING it.
I also love to go to my favorite places like the water... I really feel like I rejuvenate near or in the water.
Anywhere like the beach, lake, pond, even a pool or tub will work for me. I don't know if it's because my starsign is Cancer (a water sign) ,if your into those kind of things, or what but for me water really improves my mood. Also, never underestimate the power of talk therapy... You know what they say, the cheapest therapist is a good listener!!
So girls,talk to your most trusted confidants and lighten your load lol!!! With all of that being said... A car cannot run on empty and neither can you!! So don't be afraid to take care of yourself!! TTYL!!
