Road back to good health

I struggle with Mental health issues and I have found the following really helpful in times of distress;

• listening to uplifting music / Hans Zimmer soundtracks / Metallica / Mindful Meditation tapes
• watching comedy - movies / tv / YouTube , watching football - A League, EPL, Socceroos
• reading books on Kindle / iBooks / Kobo
• going out for a walk to clear my head
• taking the dog out for a walk

• juicing Kale, Spinach, Celery, Beet Root, apples, lemon to increase energy
• drinking atleast 3 L of water
• Portugese chicken / good source of protein
• Greek yoghurt / ProBiotics / Organic Apple Cider Vinegar to aid digestion and avoid acid reflux
• Planning meals to make sure I eat enough

• correcting bad posture
• Good physical health is part of good mental health
• Gym session atleast once a week, help raise confidence and self esteem
• working - helps keep my mind occupied and busy

• Therapy can help us heal from trauma / Medications to aid my recovery
• saving money - spending money only on essentials like food, water, rent, electricity, gas and clothes
• Attending support group once a week regularly - perspective and strategies to help myself
• Spending time with close friends and allocate time for fun / not letting anxiety win by not isolating

• Chamomile tea is so relaxing..Twinnings Sleep is my fav...
• Sleeping well - not staying up too late or sleeping in - self control and discipline...
• Reading your good qualities every morning to raise self esteem
• keeping a journal to record negative thoughts / challenging them and rejecting negativity daily changing core negative beliefs due to years of self loathing / self sabotage

If life has been unfair to us, things can get better if we become self-advocates and keep searching for better options. Support from other people is important, but ultimately its important to be able to rely on ourselves as well.