Today is World Mental Health Day. What steps do you take to protect your mental health?

[BeeNee]

There is so much going on in the world today from wars, to disease, to hurricanes, to politics. On top of that, you still have all the personal stuff going on in your own life and the lives of those around you to deal with. Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day. What steps are you taking to protect your mental health? Have you called a friend or family member lately to ask, "how are they really doing?" What advice do you have for those that may currently be struggling with their mental health, as to how to work through it?

[ohsheeT]

Yeah with all the stuff that you listed above and then all the stuff that is going on through science and laboratories in changing our foods chicken to grow on the stick from man creating weather from men and women changing their Identity or their sexual identities all the lies for government and from every government really from different countries trying to control the world taking innocent lives
The way people talk to each other the ways that people can be bought and sold
In all the ways the media lies are doesn't tell you what's really going on it's all a big fat agenda people destroying our warehouses of food or shipping containers having people in them man-made viruses to change the world
It's almost as if there are no more values morals ethics

And it's going on right in front of our faces if you believe in the universe or if you believe in God you would have to think that he is fed up

I really do believe that we're all being tested how strong are you how weak are you evil versus bad and it's like each and every day we're having bad people come into our lives to try to piss us off to try to take us to their side and become one of them

And our own people our own government are own elite rich people are actors actresses are business corporations even good people who just get paid a big big salary to lie to us to manipulate us to change us

I watch our kids today and I watch how they manipulate how they yell and scream to get what they want how they blame other people for things that they did nobody is accountable anymore

For me I turned off the TV 5 years ago
If somebody is loud boisterous obnoxious
And they love to be seen and heard with their drama they're cut out of my life if you can't be honest with yourself and if you have to lie for some reason I cut them out of my life.. people that are always trying to get the upper hand on other people to get what they want from them I cut them out of my life

And I know down deep it is a test no matter what when you have negative coming in and out of your life each and every day it's because it's trying to suck you into it trying to break you to come like them and happy miserable lies cheats not too many people care anymore like I said no more values morals or ethics and it's sad it's sad that we are allowing our people or any country or allowing their people to do this it's greed 100% greed

By watching all this happening before my eyes watching and listening to people each and every day doing this to each other

The thing that keeps me going is the desire not to be like anybody else

to help people that need a helping hand.

And to understand that no matter what goes on in my life whether it's positive or negative.
As long as I stay on my path I'll be okay because no matter what negative things happen is for a reason and it's to grow and understand and experience was really going on
And to treat people the way I want to be treated
And if you know good and real people friends keep them around because you're going to get harder and harder to find

And I still believe become one with self one with others and one with this universe that's what we're all here to do it's a big puzzle that the outcome if it was ever accomplished would be one of the biggest things that go on in this world but for now everything is split evil versus good

And I smile I've always had my smile I will always have my smile thank you for this question I wish more people answered it just to check on themselves.

[beefcakebradybatson]

AVOID FAT BROADS !!!

[Peter_Penetrator]

Seroquel, Wellbutrin, Zoloft. Without these l would either be in jail or my grave. After being diagnosed bipolar 30 years ago, l found my crazy med cocktail.


I went from one doctor to the next. Tried this med and that med. l tried the above mentioned drugs individually over the years with no luck. I had once been on Seroquel, but that doctor put me on too low of a dose so l eventually gave up on it. Then I was at my general practitioner and explained my symptoms. He put me on a much larger dose. It wasn’t long after that, that l could finally tell a difference. I still wasn’t where l wanted to be so after hitting rock bottom in 2016-2017 l began trying this med and that med this doctor and that doctor once again.


Finally in 2021, l found a doctor. She put me on Wellbutrin. It didn’t help just like it didn’t 20 years ago. Then she put me on Zoloft. Still no change. I kept researching what brain chemicals these meds worked on. Then l asked this doctor if she could put me on Wellbutrin and Zoloft at the same time. Oh, my God. I will never be 100% better but l will settle for 95%.


Point is, keep trying. Don’t give up. Be very detailed and honest about your symptoms with your doctor. If that doctor doesn’t workout find another. I just hope it doesn’t take someone else 30 years to get better.


Bipolar has stolen so much of my life. It has stolen all that l could ever had been. It has stolen my chance at ever having a family of my own.


But hope kept me from hanging from a ceiling joist. Hope kept me alive. It can keep others alive as well. Good luck.


; 988

[BeeNee]

I'm glad you're still here with us. I know a lot of people make it seem like getting on medications is easy, but there is so much more that goes into it, and your particular doctor may not be the one to help you get where you need to go. It's important for people to know that just because they have doctor on the name tag, it doesn't mean they know everything or even know how to treat you and to keep advocating for yourself and your needs especially if treatments aren't working. Thank you for sharing your story.

[Peter_Penetrator]

I know one thing…. Those meds have done way more than you are suggesting. I can physically tell the difference now. I don’t have the brain fog l once had. My personality has changed, my confidence has gone up. I am literally not the same person that once hid from the world. God put doctors on this earth to heal. I can’t understand how people can accept the help you get from a doctor that can heal physical and biological ailments but when it comes to healing the human mind, doctors don’t know anything. I have two ex wives that told me l wasn’t praying hard enough. But when l did, nothing changed. But once l got on meds, my mental health improved so much that my ex’s and pastor felt threatened with the fact l didn’t have to rely on them anymore for my happiness.

[Smashingdoozy]

I see a therapist every few weeks. I try my best to do good things for other people whether that be as simple as helping a friend out, donating to a charity or volunteering for one.

My friends and have made promises to be open and honest with each other about how we are feeling. There's been far too many scares. Even if they don't want to do anything about what they are feeling because sometimes that can be more overwhelming we just mention it so we can keep a closer eye and check in. If they want or need something to help them then we drop everything to sort that out. (Obviously some people can't just leave work or uni but usually there's at least one person who can be there)

Everyone has emergency contact info for each person too which i think is just important in friendships anyway.

Myself and a bunch of friends are currently in Turkey on a lovely holiday doing a lot of outdoor activities which is great for the soul.

[JSkye]

What steps are you taking to protect your mental health? Lol, that ship has sailed 🤪

How are you really doing? I check in on people on a deep level regularly

Advice? Things get better, eventually. You can only go down so far before things start to level out eventually

[BeeNee]

Glad to hear you checking on others, but also you have to check on yourself and find the things that help you. You might think that ship has sailed, but it can always come back.

[JSkye]

I wish, but what I have is irreversible and rare 🤷🏻‍♀️

[BCRanger10]

For one thing, by maintaining a regular prayer life and participation in the Sacraments, particularly Confession. Making a thorough and harsh accusation against yourself might seem counter-intuitive, but you're brining those sins and faults to a priest, an ordained minister of Jesus Christ, who is authorized to absolve those sins. And not only that, but you also bring the ugliness and darkness of the world, how it's impacted you, and how you've partaken in it there as well. If you maintain a sense of humility about it, you develop (or ought to, at least) a stronger conscience. That and you know that an authority outside yourself has told you that you are forgiven and to go in peace. And then, even if only for a moment or two, everything is right in the world.

Beyond that, though not totally disconnected, maintaining a sense of faith and hope. They help provide purpose and give you a reason to act. They help you to acknowledge what's going on around you, what's come before, and make the necessary decisions for a good outcome. Essentially, you know that you can be defeated and overcome, but you choose to be stronger.

[Anonymous]

I have had years of abuse - mental and physical. This helped contribute to severe depression and anxiety. Even without abuse, sometimes it was where I lived that wasn't great for my sleep.

I wanted to go to counseling, and wanted the parents to go for years... but they would never do it. "What would the neighbors think?" And they weren't interested in self improvement or "that feel good hippie shit". Both are (finally) gone, and another family member is covering the costs of my talk therapy; I can't afford much.

I'm also currently on some medication that USUALLY works. I'd say it works fairly well. Once or twice every 2 weeks, it doesn't take - It also gives me severe dry mouth. But considering the alternative... it's been a big help.

I'm also on some medication that is supposed to be for anxiety, but it was recommended for sleep. It still takes me a while to fall asleep, but the good thing is, I can usually fall back asleep if I wake up at 5am, which is a big difference.

[Garud]

I try to wake up, sleep, and eat on time—not too strictly, but just enough.
I exercise daily, for 10 minutes or 45 minutes. I do not care how much I exercise but I do it daily. I love my muscles and tummy as well.
I keep my home tidy.
I walk in the open green areas daily.
I live where I can see the sky.
I talk to people and socialise at my leisure.
I believe in things (belief/faith/politics/my ego/society etc) in balance, not too much or too little.
And many more simple things like this.

[molonski2]

I'm probably not doing enough right now , but I certainly agree that its a vital part of life , I love phycology and seeing phycologists , its the exposure part that makes me a little uneasy , so I need the correct mindset.

I was watching some people ( males many ) at golf yesterday , and I had thoughts of " Gee that guy is pretty screwed up " , made me think " Are you any better? " , so I took an early exit. So very conscious of it , and need to get back to more of the practicule.

Used to think it was all BS , and to some degree overdone by some , then I realised I had some childhood trauma to deal with , making that admission to self was a big deal , I now think virtually everyone is a little screwed to put it politely.

Thanks for the question , its a good one.

[Lynx122]

Today I mentally supported a former sex worker who was trafficked and gave an interview to swiss national tv for a tv show. It took 3 hours but on the show it will only be like 7 minutes. But it was good that she got to tell her story and I think she was glad with how it went. She was nervous in the beginning but then it was fine once they started. My mental health I'm pretty aware of it so I usually know quickly when something is not right and I can handle it. Right now I'm dealing with a lot of changes internal and external so I'm being patient as I get used to the new ways but I'm doing pretty well in general :)

[jshm2]

Beat up others.

Joking aside, there is absolutely nothing you can do to "protect" mental health other than lock yourself in solitary confinement... and then let yourself wreck your mental health.

It is up to the individual to take responsibility for what they do. Even those in looney bins for life have some self preservation moments.

[old_grump]

Protecting your mental health is as easy as pie, unless you’re listening to those nattering nincompoops who think stress is a badge of honor. Those dingy dust bunnies wouldn’t know relaxation if it danced a jig on their heads. Your peace of mind is as precious as a kitten’s purr, and anyone who tries to mess with it is just a crusty old boot with the charm of a wet sock. So, do whatever makes you feel like a sparkly rainbow on a sunny day, and let those grumpy gargoyles stew in their own grumpiness!

[Static_In_The_Attic]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/dZLAlceZ2qo

With me the lights are flashing the gates are down & no train is coming so when it comes to mental health I can’t protect marbles I lost a long time ago.

On the flip side of things Pizza & Ice Cream helps.

[sawno]

Basically this + not cropping thoughts up : Burnout Experiences: Cleaning Your Mind Back to Sanity

[ManOnFire]

I take time off from work when I'm starting to wear out. I take walks regularly to stay in shape and to get the sunshine in my bones. From time to time I also get off Instagram and TikTok and just do things to help my inner self.

It will still always be true that you have to disconnect now and then. Personal time and healing is a regular must.

[MisterWack]

To remember that when I’m anxious, nervous, struggling with my mental health that I should stop & slow down & breath / relax then continue so I don’t mess up anything that could hurt myself or others also if I’m going to…. Best if I say flat out I have anxiety and issues to better not slip up and screw everything up.

[adventurous-1]

I make sure I take time for myself, doing things I enjoy to unwind. I look at what's troubling me, recognize the problem, and try to figure out the best way to deal with it. I try to avoid stress as much as I can and relax when it's possible. I realize that the world is sometimes a bad place and do what I can to not let it get me down. I get with friends and family when needed for support and carry on as best as I can believing that better times are coming.

[Anonymous]

Cutting out a lot of people especially 90% of women. Nothing but a lot of drama. Especially at work in a field dominated by females. Non stop. Also from “men” who can’t stand on their own two feet. Take plenty of time off, watch a lot of funny videos as well as comedy movies.

[exitseven]

I try not to let things bother me. I try and stay calm and in the moment. I had a friend that is a wellness coach. She told me that I should be more mindful.

[Babygirl_S]

-Block disrespectful people

-unfriend or limit interactions with outspoken people

-avoid social media periodically

-remove toxic people from my life altogether

[Djaay]

Do u have a lot of disrespectful and toxic people approach u?

[Babygirl_S]

Definitely on the internet

[Djaay]

That's nothing. They can't do anything to u.

[Djaay]

But y do u actually have them reply or react this way towards u?

[Unit1]

I would say it but it'll just end up like it did on @Agape93 - The mods and admins are pathetic. This site deserves to go down.

[Agape93]

Well if nothing else I hope you feel better, or at least reach a level of okayness you're good with

[Unit1]

@Agape93 And that I reciprocate for you as well. Rest assured you were not wrong.
Toxic positivity is ew, yuck.

[Agape93]

Appreciate it

We gotta cancel it out then.

[Agape93]

Your hair sucks

[Unit1]

@Agape93 Was that meant for me?

[Agape93]

I don't know lol just trying to lessen the overpositivity

[Unit1]

@Agape93 That was uncalled for

[Agape93]

Ok, my dad's hair sucks then.

[Juxtapose]

She's a coward who blocked me.

[Unit1]

@Juxtapose Looks like you're racking up them blocks

[Juxtapose]

I am proud of it! I want ALL the cowards to block me & admit utter defeat by doing it!

[Unit1]

@Juxtapose You sound like me. I remember putting this in my bio.

[Juxtapose]

Hell yeah 🤜🤛

Never surrender ✊

[luvstoned4him]

Had a burnout some years ago. I still have no work life balance and the last time I had fun or was even able to finish a season of a show was before COVID.

[Pupweb]

I make sure to eat healthy, get enough nutrients, stay active, get rest but overall take care of my body because a healthy body means a healthy mind!

[dreamstar72]

My dog is well known for her psychology abilities in helping people understand their emotions and mental health issues. So if i starts to meltdown I get 24/7 free help.

[Foxeyes]

Pets are such a blessing 🥰

[WhitneySnow]

Talk to my friends or my therapist or both when I’m feeling stressed or just whenever I need to.

[BeeNee]

Both are so good for your mental health to bring you to center.

[WhitneySnow]

Thanks! I agree

[Shiprex]

Mindful breathing and let that shit go attitude after it.
Learn to follow SOAL (Sense, Observe, Accept, Let go)

[BeeNee]

I can be very Type A, and my friend is just so chill about even the worst of the worst. She once told me to really stop worrying about what you can't control. It's taken years, but I am slowly learning to adapt to this and focus on the things I can. SOAL sounds good.

[AMS700CX4u2]

It took me years to learn not to invest my emotions or resources in things I have no control of.

[avery58]

Putting on hold all the things that have been bothering me and affecting me recently to focus on healing and distracting my mind

[DryGermanGuy]

Doing sports regularly and outdoor activities (even just a stroll through the woods).

[Agape93]

Hey @BeeNee why delete my comment? You ask about our mental health, and I literally say I'm close to. suicide and all I'm able to do is keep myself from doing so. Seriously hon?

[BeeNee]

I wish I had more woods to stroll through, but one of my favorite places to be on earth is where the earth still looks like earth instead of polluted with buildings and noise and cars. Great for a lot of people's mental health.

[Agape93]

And ignored on top of that. Thanks for that, real helpful. Appreciate it.

[The_Confusion]

I'm striving to be an expert in terms like "ptsd" and "generational trauma" and "racism induced psychosis".

[Anonymous]

Around 75% of mental health issues before 24 are held by women and girls.

Why do young women have such big problems with their mental health?

[buzzword]

I try to stay away from "World" events. Globalists are stick fucks.

[snemaum]

I mostly distance myself from others to stop any further emotional damage.

[Zack-Bann]

Me go gym
Me lift heavy things
Voices stop
Mental health improves

[Altheavas]

Avoid drama, don’t argue with stupidity, and avoid men!

[Djaay]

U sound very toxic and modern

[Altheavas]

How toxic, any who brings negativity I ignore it.

You don’t make sense, instead of having a headache to prove my point, I keep my opinion to myself and I just listen.

I avoid men, because right now for me, men are just another source of stress, and distraction.

[OlderAndWiser]

I try to stay away from addictive personalities and borderline personalities.

[BetaBucks]

Sunlight, fresh air, exercise, no drugs, minimal alcohol, moderate social interaction.

[fantasticass]

I swim everyday. It's a great mental workout for me.

[sean1234]

I read the King James Version Bible. That's good enough!

[chilldude33]

Talking to AI is great. Literally just talked through something with the AI the other day.

[Justneedtokno]

I’ve been learning to try to hold space for myself. Giving myself time to understand the things around me and people the week and just chill

[beards1990]

I believe reading magazines , books of interesting & healthy topics is important for mental health. a healthy mind is just as important as a healthy mind

[msc545]

I don't date women with Borderline Personality Disorder or those that like Trump or have trauma histories. I also do not respond to spam.

This keeps me sane.

[Benedict234]

I saw my therapist today and that helped. But yeah I feel isolated and that's mental pain

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Take therapy, see the doctor, take my medication

[Dongie]

I go crazy... when I look in your eyes I still go crazy




. https://youtu. be/nhu3orNqZu4? si=cC1ozKiDeZZnBtAa

[Dongie]

https://youtu.be/nhu3orNqZu4?si=cC1ozKiDeZZnBtAa

[Dongie]

https://youtu.be/Djrl6fu8myo?si=K-hI6JHjIJMlTHMB

[Surely]

I keep occupied. Do math puzzles and help people if they are truly in need!

[BeeNee]

That sounds great.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

Translator

tried a lot of different things, though was not very successful, I still am at the very bottom and hate my life

[Den1971]

Stay away from others that have issues. They make yo shit worse

[TonyMetal___86]

Being happy with my family is my way to protect my mental health as much as i can

[Djaay]

Stay focused and yoked in the lords assignments and spirit. 🙏 Very balanced sanity.

[beefcakebradybatson]

Open up about it with family and friends as everyone should.

[Anonymous]

I protect my mental health by ignoring mental health day. 🙂

[22LonleyGuy]

Sleeping all day and not leaving my house ever

[Sangramraje]

I don't watch tv and sleep on time, it's enough for me

[Anonymous]

I Just remember I don’t matter pretty peaceful with that.

[Puppystarfish23]

Avoid this site

[Unit1]

This is a pretty good idea coming to think of it

[NathanDavis]

reach... do reach (=

[katiesmuff]

I drink coffee instead of alcohol for breakfast!😎

[Med_guy1978]

Don't watch the news...

[jojouzumaki]

Workout and read a book

[Bricealan]

I shot my Psychologist.

[Becky316]

Telling others when to fuck off

[AliceGregory]

Go for walks with my daughters.

[Stella1990_]

Self pleasure always seems to help.