Mental health is a topic I have never discussed with any one.
However, I do take note when it's brought up by others, in the news,
overhearing something from family or friends.
I think it's
something that makes people uncomfortable, myself included. What is it
that makes us uncomfortable? Perhaps it's not knowing what it actually
is?
Dictionary.com
definition
mental health
noun
psychological well-being and satisfactory
adjustment to society and to the ordinary demands of life.
the field of medicine concerned with the
maintenance or achievement of such well-being and adjustment.
Merriam Webster
definition
Definition
of mental health
1 : the condition of being sound mentally and emotionally that is
characterized by the absence of mental illness and by adequate adjustment
especially as reflected in feeling comfortable about oneself, positive feelings
about others, and the ability to meet the demands of daily life also :
the general condition of one's mental and emotional state
2 : health care dealing with the promotion and improvement of mental
health and the treatment of mental illness —often used before another noun
I understand physical health a bit more.
We probably all feel more comfortable talking about physical fitness and related
topics like getting fit, diet, machines at a gym, etc.
Both
definitions on mental health, above, mention the "demands of ordinary life".
Ordinary life...hmmm. Let's think about that for a minute.
There are
many, many pressures and demands in each of our lives. Think about how
you fit into everything and all you do for others. Make a list.
Look at it later. Did you miss anything? Now make time to just
breathe deeply for at least 10 seconds. Tomorrow make it 30 seconds, the
next day 60 seconds. I'm not expert, but I do know allowing myself to get
all stressed out is no good for anyone around me. I challenge you to make
lists every day until you feel ready and willing to meet the day's tasks.
Start with 5 minutes in the morning and before you go to bed. Increase
those minutes to 30 over a week or two week's time. Assess how you feel
doing this. Add it to your daily routine. Notice how others react
to your "me-time". Adjust as needed; and keep talking to those you feel truly listen to you.
If you are just
feeling like there is no help, no cure, no winning, please get some
professional help. Call a hotline. Go visit your doctor and share
what's going on with you. You're taking care of yourself. This is a
good thing.
The following Pinterest pins are ones I appreciate and chose to
share with you, my readers. I hope it will spark good, thoughtful
questions and guide you to answers. I think many of us have our own
mental health that needs to be given the care and tenderness we all deserve.
Whatever you are going through at this moment, at any given moment, deserves
our full attention. The part we play in the lives of others, our loved
ones, family and friends, coworkers, acquaintances, and fellow human beings is
important enough for us to always make time for being mindful, living each
moment and self-care. Our #mentalhealthmatters; yours, mine, theirs.
One last
thing, during the holidays it's quite easy to feel harried and harassed
especially with our cultural and traditional demands. Asking for help is
a good thing. I know personally that it's darn stressful to do something
all by myself because I just prefer it this way. I've learned to put
aside my pride and ask for help and boy has it been much easier to make grand
plans and pull them off with just a little help!
As the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend
arrive, I wish you all good health, happiness, and many blessings.
Y O U
matter!
