Safe and Sane Mental Health Solutions

04/02/2025

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17/05/2024

Very good article! "Story at a glance" will give you the main points to remember but the full article will fill them in.
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2024/05/17/therapeutic-potential-of-exercise-for-depression.aspx?ui=f6e838168c11310f585e224f04fb6671cd7063fa25270e796d97e0b9d7e7721e&sd=20110604&cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20240517_HL2&foDate=false&mid=DM1573582&rid=23833291

Story at-a-glance

Recent meta-analyses confirm that exercise significantly alleviates symptoms of depression, with activities like walking, yoga, and strength training showing robust benefits for mental health
One comprehensive review concluded that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than the most prescribed antidepressants in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety
Despite limited studies, dancing has shown substantial positive effects on mood, potentially enhanced by the social interaction and physical movement involved
Consistent physical activity also significantly lowers the risk of insomnia, which is a common problem in depression
If you struggle with depression, a consistent exercise routine should be your first priority. Just make sure you get the exercise dosing correct for the type of exercise you’re doing so that you’re not inadvertently negating other benefits
Doing more than one hour of strength training per week, for example, will begin to negate longevity benefits. Moderate exercise such as walking, however, cannot be overdone

Published meta-analyses strongly suggest that exercise may help alleviate the symptoms of depression, as well lower your risk of other diseases.

15/12/2023

With shorter days and longer nights during the winter season, it is easy to feel consumed by the darkness that surrounds us. The lack of sunlight can have a significant impact on our mood and overall well-being. However, it is important to remember that even in the darkest of times, there is always a light within us.

This inner light refers to the resilience, strength, and positivity that resides within each individual. It is a reminder that we have the power to overcome challenges and find hope amidst difficult circumstances. Cultivating this inner light involves nurturing our mental and emotional well-being through practices such as self-care, mindfulness, and gratitude.

Additionally, seeking external sources of light can also help brighten our days. Surrounding ourselves with loved ones, engaging in activities that bring us joy, and connecting with nature can all contribute to illuminating our path. By embracing both our internal and external sources of light, we can navigate through the darkness and emerge stronger than ever.

13/07/2023

Brilliant suggestions...
DEPRESSION TIPS:
Shower. Not a bath, a shower. Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta.
Moisturize everything. Use whatever lotion you like. Unscented? Poundland lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire dermis.
Put on clean, comfortable clothes.
Put on your favorite underwear. Those boxers that are so comfortable and worn out? Cute black lacy panties? Those ridiculous briefs you bought last Christmas with pink love hearts on the butt? Put them on.
Drink cold water. Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost.
Clean something. Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.
Blast music. Listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. Sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.
Make food. Don’t just grab a Kit Kat bar to munch. Take the time and make food. Even if it’s beans on toast. Add something special to it, like a soft boiled egg or some veggies. Prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something.
Make something. Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.
Go outside. Take a walk. Sit in the grass. Look at the clouds. Smell flowers. Put your hands in the dirt and feel the soil against your skin.
Call someone. Call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. Talk to a stranger on the street. Have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. If you can’t bring yourself to call, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. Even if you don’t say much, listen to them. It helps.
Cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them. Take pictures of them. Talk to them. Tell them how you feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out, anything.
May seem small or silly to some, but this list keeps people alive.
*** At your absolute best you won’t be good enough for the wrong people. But at your worst, you’ll still be worth it to the right ones. Remember that. Keep holding on.
*** In case nobody has told you today I love you and you are worth your weight and then some in gold, so be kind to yourself and most of all keep pushing on!!!!
Find something to be grateful for!