Mental health issues such as anxiety, too much stress, depression and panic attacks can make life seem so unbearable sometimes. But they don't have to prevent you from living a happy and productive life. There are some self care strategies that you can try which will help reduce their impact and improve your mental health. I have been doing them for a while and they have been helpful alot. They include:
1. Physical activity - engaging in physical exercise stimulates the brain to produce dopamine which makes you feel relaxed and think clearly so you can deal with any issues appropriately. It also lowers the production of serotonin, the stress hormone.
2. Eating healthy food - they say you are what you eat. If you eat unhealthy food, you will become unhealthy. But eating food rich in fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins, you will be healthy. In fact fruits and vegetables have an immediate effect on your mental health as they make you feel good and satisfied.
Other self care strategies that help alot include journalling, socializing with people who make you happy, engaging in hobbies and reading self help books and motivationals.
1. Physical activity - engaging in physical exercise stimulates the brain to produce dopamine which makes you feel relaxed and think clearly so you can deal with any issues appropriately. It also lowers the production of serotonin, the stress hormone.
2. Eating healthy food - they say you are what you eat. If you eat unhealthy food, you will become unhealthy. But eating food rich in fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins, you will be healthy. In fact fruits and vegetables have an immediate effect on your mental health as they make you feel good and satisfied.
Other self care strategies that help alot include journalling, socializing with people who make you happy, engaging in hobbies and reading self help books and motivationals.