here's the truth struggling with your mental health is not a personal failing or a choice you make mental illnesses are real and often misunderstood disorders that can affect how you feel think and behave mental health issues aren't something you can just snap out of but with the right tools and support you can have a wonderful life so keep watching to learn five ways to help deal with mental health issues radical acceptance do you often pretend that your mental health struggles don't exist maybe you were convinced that If you deny their presence your mental health problems
will magically disappear unfortunately that's not how it works in fact pretending that your mental health problems don't exist only makes them worse if you're scared to face the reality of your mental health it might be time to try a new strategy meet radical acceptance Marsha linahan the creator of dialectical behavioral therapy defines it as completely and totally accepting something from the depths of your soul with your heart and your mind it's impossible to deal with something if you don't even acknowledge that it exists but once you embrace the reality of your mental health you can
redirect that energy you are using to deny it to support it connect how many times have you mustered up the courage to open up about your mental health struggles only to be met with dismissive responses like but you have so much to be thankful for it could be worse or have you tried yoga when you hear these replies over and over again it's only natural to want to stop talking about it most people just don't know what to say but their ignorance is hurtful and can cause real harm on the bright side there are people
who not only understand what living with mental health issues is like but they've received training to learn how to help others seeking professional help is always a good idea peer support where you receive help from someone who has suffered from similar struggles can be a valuable Resource as well another option is a support group where people who are facing similar challenges work together to support their healing if you've had to do it alone you don't have to continue doing it alone anymore medicine having to deal with your mental health can feel like a NeverEnding battle
especially when there are so many barriers blocking your path to support as actress Jennifer lawren says it's just so bizarre in this world if you have asthma you take asthma medicine if you have diabetes you take diabetes medicine but as soon as you have to take medication for your mind there's a stigma behind it it's confusing why there's such a double standard but as psychotherapist Dr Daniel Amon explains mental health is brain health and there shouldn't be a stigma so if your doctor prescribes you medicine it would make perfect sense as your brain might need
it for support U time does looking at your calendar overwhelm you it can be so easy to prioritize anything but your mental health when you have many other commitments when trying to juggle the endless tasks of life it can feel impossible to take time out for yourself but what if you put me time on your calendar and scheduled it just like your dentist appointment what if it held the same importance it's all too common to tell yourself that you'll do the thing that makes you feel good later but then later never comes not only that
but we're almost hardwired to feel guilty for taking rest when Society tells you that rest and play are lazy therapist Jan Z says leisure time is a mental health necessity your calendar should hold time for your favorite things because it makes you feel good and that's a good enough reason breath what did the green grape say to the purple grape breathe sometimes you need a simple strategy and mindful breathing can be just that it's really cool how breathing has been shown to alter your brain MRI Studies have found that breath control can increase activity in
the cortical and subcortical structures in your brain like your prefrontal cortex Thalamus and hypothalamus for example this brain activity can then increase Comfort relaxation pleasantness and reduce symptoms of anxiety depression anger and confusion according to Frontiers and human Neuroscience mindful breathing is a tool you can keep in your pocket and take out whenever you need it no matter where you are let's give it a try shall we you can inhale through your nose for 3 seconds hold your breath for 2 seconds 1 2 and exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds there you go you
got it will you try out some of these tips if so which ones do you have a mental health strategy that we missed let us know in the comments below and as always if you are struggling please reach out to a mental health professional for support until next time don't forget you matter
