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30 Incredibly Helpful Charts To Help You Keep Emotional Wellbeing In Check
Since Mental Health Awareness Month is drawing to a close, Bored Panda thought it would be a good idea to put together something we all could take away from it and adapt to our everyday lives.
For that, we turned to the subreddit r/CoolGuides. Its 2.5 million members share plenty of useful charts on everything from understanding the complexity of our emotions to noticing if someone else is going through a rough patch. So continue scrolling to check out what pictures we ended up with.
Even if it prevents just one meltdown or provides only one extra smile, isn't it still worth it?
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#1
Trauma
Bird SharkRawr 3 years ago
How messed up is it that we live in a world where we can’t afford/have access to medical care, let alone mental health care so we seek comfort on the internet from strangers? Making changes in the world is too hard, let’s keep making charts. 😂
Blatidae 3 years ago (edited)
Took me a while to realise that... especially 'others have been through worse'. I know others have... however it didn't stop the pain of my experiences impacting me awfully. It was still valid... and if you thought as I used to; your hurt, anxiety and trauma are valid too.
Tigerpacingthecage 3 years ago
It's awesome but I wish BP would give the artist/source some cred. Not all of these are from the same place. This is from crazyheadcomics on Instagram.
SquirrelNutz 3 years ago
Ooof... I felt most of these. Especially "didn't realize it was traumatic until later on". I'm 36 and started therapy over a year ago and working through childhood stuff I never even realized would impact my mental health today. I thought it was just normal stuff back then. It's been wild discovering these realizations. It's been THE HARDEST year yet for my mental health, the struggle is real.
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#2
Recognizing A Mentally Abused Brain
Deux 3 years ago
That's if they ever fully heal. In the event they do actually heal, still got the scars to remind you :(
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oddly_informed_raven 3 years ago
well sh!t...I don't think i was mentally abused, but most of these apply to me
whodunnitfan2013 3 years ago
Most of these charts, including this one, apply to me, and I wish someone could understand me.
Nemo 3 years ago
There are a lot of people who feel the same. I always felt like the odd one out. Didn't understand how people could do the things they do, anxiety about everything. When I opened up everybody could relate. Even the people who seemed so fearless. You’re not alone. Everybody has their own things, you just don't know about them
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BravePanda 3 years ago
ADHD also has many of these realities. It's called Rejection Sensitive Disphoria and it's extremely common in ADHDers.
Monday 3 years ago
Oh thank f**k. I've been sitting here wonder how the hell I could check these boxes without having been abused. It's just my ADHD. Phew.
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LagoonaBlueColleen 3 years ago
Others are not able to heal because the mental/emotional abuse is still ongoing. They're not looking for pity, or trauma dumping. They just want to be heard and be reassured they're not on this planet to be everyone's verbal punching bag, in which they feel.
Sharon Vaughn 3 years ago
I used to feel this way. Then I got a divorce and am a lot stronger now.
Mental health is an important part of our overall health and well-being. It touches on our emotional, psychological, and social status and affects how we think, feel, and act.
Our mental health also plays a central role in determining how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. It is important at every step of our lives, from childhood and adolescence all the way through adulthood.
But according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the burden of mental disorders continues to grow with significant impacts on health and major social, human rights, and economic consequences in all countries of the world.
#3
A More Comprehensive Guide To Symptoms Of Depression
Kesam 3 years ago (edited)
Most likely, it's not depression. The symptoms are very unspecific, so they could have thousands of different causes. Avoid jumping to conclusions, especially based on some chart you found on the internet. 😉 But if you feel it could be depression, by all means, get it checked out. And if you do get diagnosis, know that there's no shame in it and that there's help out there.
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UpQuarkDownQuark 3 years ago
Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Check. Bingo!
Laura Silverstein 3 years ago
When ur depressed the brain instinctively responds in the same way it would if u were physically injured or sick, i.e. fatigued, conserving energy, requiring more sleep, etc. Its on a physiological level, and not a matter of willpower
Black Pearl 3 years ago
My biggest symptom is usually irritability. I get in a lot of trouble for it too and that just makes it worse. Depression sucks a*s.
somnomania 3 years ago
i got depressed when i was 14 or so, i thought at first it was just summer blues but i took to sleeping even more than i usually did, and lost interest in absolutely everything except one art project that i fixated on for a month. i finally went to my mom and was like "i think i'm depressed" and we made a doctor's appointment and i went and got prescribed antidepressants. i landed on one that worked on my second or third try, and i've been on it for 20 years! i have numb depression, at least, not crying depression, and i've never felt suicidal or worthless.
#4
Speaking To Children, And Honestly Adults
Kathi Schäffer 3 years ago
That's one of my main goals at work: teach the little one that it's okay to show your feelings, it's okay to cry. Yes, boys are allowed to cry, too! We've been teaching kids -especially little boys- to bottle up their feelings for too long! It's why my Dad can never say "I'm sorry" or "I love you".
Nia Loves Art 3 years ago (edited)
Trying to always remember all of this is really hard. I’m a nanny. Some of these I would never, ever say, like telling a kid to stop crying, but commenting on there being a mess or asking them if they need help? I do that all the time. Being expected to say the absolute perfect thing all the time is really tough and results in a lot of guilt for me. Edit: Also it’s not a great idea to offer a choice when there isn’t really a choice, so something like “let’s take a break” can be better than asking if they want to. I have trouble remembering that too sometimes.
Ash 3 years ago
Honestly, I think I would rather be asked if I need help rather than "I'm here if you need help." Because as a child, I had parents that just didn't care and wouldn't offer help when I clearly needed it--but then when I had a meltdown, they'd be all, "Why didn't you ask for help??", putting all the pressure on me instead of them. So I feel like, if I clearly needed help and they just said something I could interpret as "I'mma be over here," I would've been upset. I think it depends on the circumstances! I don't think there's necessarily anything wrong with asking a kid if they need help, as long as, if they say "no," you back off and let them know you'll be there if they do.
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Tassenküchlein168 3 years ago
Me, imagining to ask my colleague, who is shouting 24/7 without any cause "can you use a softer voice?".
Laura Silverstein 3 years ago
I absolutely abhor anybody telling me that “I’m ok.” Oh I didn’t realize they considered themselves clairvoyant! There’s no possible way for someone to know what’s in another person’s heart or mind
C E 3 years ago
My granddaughter (F15) plays the keyboard beautifully. I get migraines -every-time-I hear high tones. I must have told her a zillion times she is the best (BEST) player (I mean it), but those damn tones get me every time! It is NOT her playing; it's how my ear interprets/my nervous system stores the sound. Thank God she gets it.
Araminta 3 years ago
Could get an electric keyboard then attach headphones to it. My mother couldn't stand noise at all but i could blast in my headphones
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that rando_;) 3 years ago
More people need to communicate to children and teens like this. It can really make a difference in someones day and how they respond.
#5
Types Of Tired
Determinants of mental health and mental disorders include not only individual attributes such as the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, behaviors and interactions with others, but also social, cultural, economic, political and environmental factors, for example, national policies, social protection, standards of living, working conditions, and community support.
Stress, genetics, nutrition, perinatal infections and exposure to environmental hazards are also contributing factors to mental disorders.
#6
How Untreated Adhd Causes And Traps You In Depression
ᶜʰᵃᵒᵗⁱᶜ ˡᵉᵍᵃˡ 3 years ago
ohhHH - ok it only took me my whole life . . . to realise . . . maybe? yo!
Chucky Cheezburger 3 years ago
Seconded. I'm just now realizing just how many things are affected by it. Like, holey crud on a cracker.
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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
I agree so much. I only started noticing things about myself when my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD. After doing some research I realised I fit a lot of the characteristics (except the hyperactivity part). Last year I was diagnosed with ADD. Which explains a LOT of my struggles.
Bittersweetie 3 years ago
My son & I have ADHD and we made a 3rd column😊 *(chores)* BUT...we'll use the "3 things" tip so even if we're stuck we can still probably do 3 things of our choice (or even 1 on tough days!). It really takes the edge off! *(planning)* BUT...our lives are more Masterpiece than Spreadsheet! Even if an artist starts painting on a grid they don't rigidly paint a tree, cloud, cows, then pond. The brush moves all over the canvas! From a cow's shadow, a branch, a touch of cloud, to the light on the pond! So if our day feels all over the place, we just keep going and trust OUR painting will be beautiful in the end! *(hyperfocus)* BUT...deep diving is FUN! When we're pumped about it we'll go "y'all ready? I gotta get this out there!" Or if we blank we'll say "hang on, I know about this but need a sec to access it lol!" *(social)* BUT...we breath A LOT, give ourselves and others a break and we KNOW life gives MANY opportunities, it's a BIG world and we WILL find "our people"!
somnomania 3 years ago
yep. so many failed hobbies and so much chaos in my living space because i can't focus enough to clean most of the time, plus i have chronic pain and fatigue, so there's a physical barrier as well.
#7
What Anxiety May Present Itself As. I Think I've Seen A Version Of This On Here But With Depression
Laura Silverstein 3 years ago
And the subtle feeling that every word u say or every move u make is being judged/scrutinized/criticized
L.a. Williams 3 years ago
People without mental health problems generalize almost all mental illness which is why they think it is simple. Wish they had to experience it for a few hours.
#8
Warning Signs Anxiety Is Setting In
One of the most common mental disorders and key causes of disability worldwide is depression. An estimated 264 million people are affected by it globally and more women suffer from it than men.
Depression is characterized by sadness, loss of interest and pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, tiredness, and poor concentration. People with this condition may also have multiple physical complaints with no apparent physical cause. Depression can be long-lasting or recurrent, substantially impairing one's ability to function at work or school and to cope with everyday life. At its most severe, depression can lead to suicide.
#9
If You Have Toxic Or Otherwise Problematic Family, This May Be A Helpful Guide For The Holidays
CapitalDee 🇺🇦 3 years ago
"Sorry" is my banned word in certain classes, this year it's food tech, last year was visual arts. I am a serial apologiser.
LagoonaBlueColleen 3 years ago (edited)
This is not great for dealing with narcissists. They will gaslight you into apologizing for doing something completely normal and okay, or for something that never happened. They will act like something you said was bad but actually positive. You'll always be crossing the line with those types of people. The best solution is to just leave. That's specifically dealing with narcissists.
Grace Austin 3 years ago
I hate when somebody says “stop saying your sorry” and then I just reply out of habit “sorry”
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
Me too, I don't think I'll be able to follow this advice... sorry... 😉
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Mara Is Non-binary 🇺🇦 3 years ago
my dad told me to stop apologizing, but i don’t want to listen to him because he is the reason i always apologize. i’ve picked up that habit though, now i say it to my mom
#10
Why Crying Is Helpful
Amaiya Intres 3 years ago
Me too, and they don’t go away until I’ve had a nap
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Béla Kun 3 years ago
Lát time when I got really depressed, I wanted to cry but it's so ingrained in me that men don't cry that I just couldn't, I watched Grave of the Fireflies and I cried like a baby, I felt much better after it.
Remi Flynne 3 years ago
That's probably a pretty good strategy - stick something on that gives the feelings a nudge and/or an excuse and just have a damn good howl! Tell yourself daily 'Men DO cry' and don't be embarrassed about getting help if you need it.
Load More Replies... Chucky Cheezburger 3 years ago
I always thought of crying as the physical manifestation of emotional release. Happy, sad, angry, frustrated, stressed...they can all bring tears. Sometimes ya gotta let it out and that's how it gets out.
Jane Alexander 3 years ago
I've always felt the same about blood and tears; They wash.
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PalmKitty 3 years ago
Tell that to my parents. In this house hold we only cry if someone dies.
Tigerpacingthecage 3 years ago
Yes. Sometimes you really need a good cry. It's so much easier to see things clearly after. On stressful days when I've been keeping stuff in it's such a relief to go in to the shower and "cry it out".
Caleb Smith 3 years ago
Probably not a good thing that it's hard for me to cry these days. And even if I do, it's not much, just a few drops
Artemis302 3 years ago
Since menopause, I cry at everything! Seriously, a song on the radio, a photo in BP, a sappy commercial on TV. The news these days has me sobbing...such sad news! I never used to do this, but now it's my life 😢🥲
#11
A Chart For Your Emotions. My Therapist Sent Me This, It's Pretty Cool
𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕠𝕤 3 years ago
everything will turn out alright, hope you're feeling better. :)
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Claire Mant 3 years ago
I wish there were more positive descriptions on these wheels. An exercise I find super helpful when I'm having a bad day is to try to re-wire my thinking and describe how I'd feel if my situation (which is not my fault, not within my control, it's just a situation I'm not happy with) turned around using as many positive-feeling words as I can think of. It takes a long time because we seem to find negative descriptions come easily but it's hard to think of positive descriptors. I like "energised", "triumphant" and "buoyant"
eyeless sans 3 years ago
i feel like i am in sad, fearful, or angry more then 90% of the time. mainly when i'm with my parents.
Mama Panda 3 years ago
On an average day, I am bad, fearful, angry, disgusted and sad. Occasionally a little happy is sprinkled in. Rarely am I surprised.
Populus tremuloides(they/them) 3 years ago
The feelings board like this for check ins at my old hospital said stessed instead of stressed, so I'd like to add that. It's like stress but kinda distorted
#12
I Think These Simple Points Could Help A Lot
Emily M 3 years ago
A 6th grader who was great for me but had a lot of negative behaviors with other adults once told me that I was the only teacher he ever had who said 'please' and 'thank you' when I asked him to do something and said 'sorry' when I was wrong. I think about that a lot when it comes to kids.
The good thing is that prevention programs have been shown to reduce depression, both for children and adults.
There are also effective treatments. Mild to moderate depression can be effectively combated with talking therapies, such as cognitive behavior therapy or psychotherapy. Antidepressants can also be an effective form of treatment for moderate to severe depression but are usually not the first option for mild cases. They are not recommended for treating depression in children and are not the main choice of treatment in adolescents, among whom they should be used with caution.
Management of depression should include psychosocial aspects, including identifying stress factors, such as financial problems, difficulties at work or physical or mental abuse, and sources of support, such as family members and friends. The maintenance or reactivation of social networks and social activities is important.
#13
How To Turn Down An Invite
Sharkie 3 years ago
Is it ok to decline an invitation without a reason? My mom and even random people I don't know that much always ask me more... "come, this day this hour!" "Well... it sounds good, but I won't be able to make it, sorry." "Why not?" "Well... I have a dentist appointment, it is set about three months in advance and I really need this procedure to be done..." "can't you just postpone it?" "Well... I could but it won't be possible to have it done in next few months and I will be in a lot of pain. I don't want to. It was hard to get this date..." "ok, so just change it, I will meet you there..." "No, wait! I said no!" "OK, thank you, see you there. "
Little Wonder 3 years ago
It is okay to decline without a reason, but people can be pushy. I used to accept and then not go, just to side step the pressure. Now I say "Oh I can't make that date, but I hope it's a good time!" and ruuuun away.
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- 3 years ago
One trick I've used is to buy time: tell the other person "I need to check and then I'll get back to you." During that time, I try to figure out what to say, try to calm myself, etc.
Load More Replies... msminnie 3 years ago
My least favorite question/approach I get is, "What are you doing Friday night?" as a way to set me up to feel obligated to do something. If I say I have no plans or if the plans seem unimportant to the person asking it automatically feels like an obligation. I never answer open-ended questions like that. My answer is always, "Why do you ask?"
Gail Anderson 3 years ago
I'm a musician with many reasons not to accept invitations that you can likely imagine. I've learned to say something that soothes my need to explain - I say, "I'm so sorry, but I just can't.." I hope this may help another person in the same position.
Mark Kelly 3 years ago
I do the opposite and never offer an excuse on purpose cuz I hate having to figure one out. B why would it in a way that no one would ask the reason.
#14
Some Mental Health Suggestions
meepmeep 3 years ago
Right? If you're just making it through the day, you're doing enough
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Bettie-Jean Neal 3 years ago
Wh would I want to feel connected? Connected to what? I don't get it.
#15
The Mood Meter
#16
Simple Mental Health Pain Scale
Madeleine Flowers 3 years ago
I'm sorry about that, I hope that things get better and that you can get help.
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Miss Nobody 3 years ago
i’ve been jumping between 1 and 3 and 9 by the day or week, it’s insane.
Your Neighborhood Alien 3 years ago
I'm one of the people that can't look at a chart like this because I feel so bad for the characters on the left. Same thing with pain charts that have similar pictures. 😅
Populus tremuloides(they/them) 3 years ago
I'm at maybe a 5, which is really great after spending the last year at 8-9 and landing in a long term inpatient program. I don't like how the scale is worded exclusively for someone who's getting worse.
Agent 8433599 3 years ago
I'm at about 3 right now. I have been at a 7 before. It lasted about a week. It was dreadful
Bipolar disorder affects about 45 million people worldwide. It typically consists of both manic and depressive episodes separated by periods of normal mood. Manic episodes involve elevated or irritable mood, over-activity, rapid speech, inflated self-esteem and a decreased need for sleep. (People who have manic attacks but do not experience depressive episodes are also classified as having bipolar disorder.)
Effective treatments are available for the treatment of the acute phase of bipolar disorder and the prevention of relapse. These are medicines that stabilize mood. Psychosocial support is an important component of treatment.
#17
Every Possible Emotional Overlap In Inside Out
JamesRTK 3 years ago
What drives me crazy is that there is no clear system which circle is on the left and which one is in the right side of those overlaps.
Kivebo 3 years ago (edited)
There is. Look at columns, put the circle of the column’s character on the left; unless the row already contains a cell with two circles of the other color; then put the column’s character circle on the right. Example 1.: Betrayal (lower left). Blue is the column character’s color; there hasn’t been a red&red cell in this row yet, so the order is blue-red. Example 2.: Anxiety (upper right). Violet is the column character’s color, BUT there is a blue&blue cell in this row so we’re going with blue-violet.
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Earl Grey 3 years ago
Your asking-a-question-that-answered-my-own-question joke was brilliant!
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Mental Health Matters
Powerful Katrinka 3 years ago
The makers of this chart missed a huge hidden cause of anger: shame. Brené Brown has devoted her entire career to exploring shame; how insidious it is, how all-encompassing it can be, and how incredibly destructive it is. Learning how to recognize and identify shame can be a remarkably freeing process. Reading Brown's book, "Daring Greatly" is an excellent first step. (It's also worth checking out Brown's TED talk on this subject.)
Laura Silverstein 3 years ago
Shame is in there, in second row on the left beneath embarrassed
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Josh Cutts 3 years ago
Does it bother anyone else that these are all different parts of speech?
#19
A Little Pandemic Version Of The Control Wheel
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects around 20 million people worldwide. Psychoses, including schizophrenia, are characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self and behavior. Common psychotic experiences include hallucinations (hearing, seeing or feeling things that are not there), and delusions (fixed false beliefs or suspicions that are firmly held even when there is evidence to the contrary).
This disorder can make it extremely difficult for people to work or study normally.
Not to mention the stigma and discrimination surrounding it that can result in a lack of access to health and social services. Furthermore, people with psychosis are at high risk of exposure to human rights violations, such as long-term confinement in institutions.
#20
Social Media And Mental Health
LagoonaBlueColleen 3 years ago
One thing I notice I do is scroll through the comments on a news post just to look for certain comments I disagree with with the sole intention to "set someone straight". Recently I've been trying to revert back to when commenting on every post wasn't a thing and how me clapping back at someone I don't agree with won't change their mind, nor will it make me feel any better putting in my 2 cents.
meepmeep 3 years ago
That's awesome. I try to avoid all comment sections on the internet. It's generally just so much anger between strangers. There is hardly ever a resolution. It just gets us unnecessarily upset
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Élizaan Jansen van Rensburg 3 years ago
This is why I do not use Social Media very often. It was affecting me very negatively, but I am doing better now.
HeatherDPanda 3 years ago
This is why I scroll through BP instead of FB! BP makes me smile and happy! Also my Insta is a nice curated feed of things I like and not people I dont...so that helps!
meepmeep 3 years ago
I try to explain this to my mom who is on Facebook often. If you don't need to think about it, don't. Choose what you want to spend your time and energy on. There are so many negative things going on, but most are far far beyond your control. If you have the time and energy to be of help, that's great, but if you don't, it's better to focus on your own life. Between yourself, family, friends, work, school, etc., don't feel bad if you don't have the ability to worry about other things outside of those
#21
What Not To Say To Someone Suffering With Mental Health Problems
Binary Sun 3 years ago (edited)
I'd like to add one: "Did you ever suffer from ? It's way worse than what you have"
that rando_;) 3 years ago
"On the brightside..." or "At least you ..." No one needs their situation belittled when their going through something.
Load More Replies... aj 3 years ago
For me it's my mum's "think more positively, your thoughts impact your reality" which is absolute *wonderful* to hear when you struggle with violent intrusive thoughts. Like yes thank you, the thoughts are still there and now I additionally think it's my fault if something happens.
Deepesh Soni 3 years ago
I am a suici$de survivor and one of the reasons was my major depression, and people around me including my family just ignored my emotional state. Sadly, my parents were narcissistic, and for them their ego was paramount. This is one of the reasons why I don't like people, and I love being alone.
SquirrelNutz 3 years ago
Not sure if this counts, but when I was having an issue someone said "you're the problem". That escalated the situation
LagoonaBlueColleen 3 years ago (edited)
"You're always so negative" is my mom's favourite line to say to me. I have a friend who last year said to me, after going to her about a family problem (she always comes to me with her home issues) and I quote "I can trade you my drunk dad if you like." I was genuinely upset about this for she knows I used to live with an alcoholic step-parent, and went through an abusive relationship with an alcoholic. My issue that I went to her was after sending my Dad an email (he never wants me to call) about why he never wants to see me or invites me to big family functions, and how I feel like the black sheep of the family. His response was not understanding nor empathetic. I received it while at work on a particularly rough day, as my friend whom I work with knew fully well.
Melissa Peck 3 years ago
Add "lots of people have it worse than you so be glad you're not them"
Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W 3 years ago
After losing a child to suicide, I nearly committed mayhem when someone said, "You'll get over it".
#22
Simple Guide To Staying Healthy
PjandBolt 3 years ago
Even though there's only 9-please tell me I'm not the only one who sang it in the tune of 12 days of Christmas
Araminta 3 years ago
9000 steps is excessive. 5000 is just fine if you're just trying to be healthy.
meepmeep 3 years ago
Agreed. That's 4 miles and it seems out of place, especially when there's 1 session of exercise too
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BlahBlahBlackSheepah 3 years ago
This is fine unless you have things to do like work kids and staying alive for the week. A lot of great stuff in this article but man I've always despised this graphic.
Lazy Panda 3 years ago
This is where I want to see the evidence behind these suggestions. The classic 8 glasses of water a day is completely made up, it varies greatly depending on how much water is in the food you're eating, how much you sweat, etc.
Liv 3 years ago (edited)
I feel too pressured and controlled by this. Although I theoretically agree, should I feel guilty for not aiming for ALL of this in 1 day every day?? I manage water, 1-2h of reading before bedtime with no phone mostly, and some fruit and veggies every day. I think I can fit in stretching and walking, but common, why exactly 4 breaks?? And I won't be counting my steps, nor will I ask an app to follow me around. How stressful! People do this voluntary?
foofoofloofy 3 years ago
Is the person who made this a millionaire? I can accomplish 3 of these in a week, if I'm lucky.
#23
I Hope This Helps
kermit 3 years ago
Is it an Anxiety Attack if it was really difficult and kindof upsetting and scary and hard to breathe to do something in front of my class or is it a Panic attack or maybe something normal
Adrienne Mcginley 3 years ago
I've had people discount me when I was having a panic attack simply because I wasn't climbing the drapes. Not all signs are visible.
Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago
I actually get confused, harmful and hallucinate when I have anxiety attacks. Thankfully it has been a while since I have had one. I had my first panic attack when I was pregnant with my son. I had shortness of breath for 2 weeks until one day I pretty much collapsed in my hubby's arms, I just felt weak. I did see a Dr in that time but they put it down to my asthma. Ended up going to the ED and it turned out I was having a panic attack. It felt like no matter how much or how deep I was breathing, it never felt like I was getting enough air. It was like suffocating, bloody scary it was.
Laura Silverstein 3 years ago
One panic attack I had about a decade ago literally and physically, second to second, felt like I was having a heart attack
Schizophrenia usually begins in late adolescence or early adulthood. Treatment with medicines and psychosocial support is effective; with appropriate treatment and social support, people can lead a productive life and be part of society. Facilitation of assisted living supported housing and supported employment can act as a base from which people with severe mental disorders, including schizophrenia, can achieve numerous recovery goals as they often face difficulty in obtaining or retaining a place to live and normal employment.
#24
Guide To Helping Someone With Anxiety
Black Pearl 3 years ago
I know this is just some post by a random person ,but this actually made me feel a little better just to read. I wish someone would say it out loud
Adrienne Mcginley 3 years ago
OMG, if I'd heard even ONE of these phrases growing up, I might not be the basket case I am today!
Marnie 3 years ago
I don't understand why these are posted so often. I don't know anyone (except) me who has anxiety. If I came to know someone who had anxiety who I needed to support, I would have long forgotten this. I'd then ask them how I could support them and/or do some research. This type of post seems unhelpful to me.
#25
Alternate Phrases To Avoid Toxic Positivity
Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
Some of these can come across as snarky. Just what people DON'T need in tough times!
Mark Kelly 3 years ago
When someone says it could be worse, I say well, it could also be better
Adrienne Mcginley 3 years ago
Saying "it's hard but I believe in you" sounds like a lie to me....
Laura Silverstein 3 years ago
Yea I hate being told it could be worse. Besides being extremely invalidating, consider that this is someone else’s ‘worse’
#26
Modelling Disagreement For Children
meepmeep 3 years ago
My sister and her husband are awesome at this. I have seen them have disagreements that they resolve kindly in front of their children. We grew up without this, so it is an inspiration to see how well my sister does it
meepmeep 3 years ago
We grew up with extreme anger - screaming, throwing things, punching holes in walls. Most of us now do all in our power to avoid conflict. I am so proud that she has learned to deal with conflict in a healthy way. My fiance and I work to have healthy conflicts, and I'm grateful to have a partner who does. I felt like I was walking on eggshells with my ex-husband. I see my other siblings struggle to communicate with their significant others. My brother is too scared to openly communicate with his wife. Teaching children these skills is one of the best things you can do for them.
Load More Replies... Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
Lol. Sorry... there is just no way for me not to be sarcastic with any of these, so I better not comment
Will Cross 3 years ago
There's no reason to be sarcastic. If you want to be a jerk and intentionally upset another person, then just say that.
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Activities That Make Your Brain Release Happy Chemicals
Virgil Blue 3 years ago
All was well until I read essential oils. I don't trust essential oils. But the rest sounds legit.
Little Wonder 3 years ago
They are hyped to high heaven these days, but smells can help your mental health! Especially smells that have a positive association for you. For eg, the scent of roses always reminds me of gardening with my grandmother, and that's a happy memory.
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LagoonaBlueColleen 3 years ago
Essential oils are ok for merely using scent to boost your mood. It's in many scented cleaners and air fresheners. I think that's what it's referring to. Not adding them in your food and rubbing oils all over you.
SelkieBlackfysh 3 years ago
I'm at a weird point with food. I rarely have an appetite, few things "sound good", you know what I mean by that. Even if it's a really well made high quality meal the act of eating kind of felt like a chore to me?
BazingaBert 3 years ago (edited)
task of the day : walk in nature, check.....play there with doggy, check ... while munching on piece of dark chocolate , check..... 8:55 am task completed ! ..; check life can be so simple ( some days )
Another big problem is dementia. Approximately 50 million people have it. Dementia is usually of a chronic or progressive nature in which there is deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability to process thought) beyond what might be expected from normal aging. It affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment. The impairment in cognitive function is commonly accompanied and occasionally preceded, by deterioration in emotional control, social behavior, or motivation.
A variety of diseases and injuries, such as Alzheimer's or a stroke, can affect the brain and can cause dementia. The really sad part is that currently there is no treatment for it.
#28
A Self-Soothing Guide
Adrienne Mcginley 3 years ago
If your most comfortable clothes are none, please remember to draw the blinds. Warm, not hot showers are generally my go-to, along with a piece or 2 of good dark chocolate. It's been proven to boost serotonin.
somnomania 3 years ago
would like to add a specific note to the warm shower or long bath one: take a deep breath and hold it, and either put your face in the water flow or put your head underwater. even 30 seconds of this will help lower your blood pressure and help you feel calmer. i forget what the specific mechanism is but it relates to an automatic body response to being underwater.
foofoofloofy 3 years ago
I need to have a day where I do just these things. Just to, you know, take a break. Unfortunately, I'll probably never get to :(
#29
Unhelpful Thinking Styles For Mental Health
ispeak catanese 3 years ago
These are DBT cognitive distortions and learning to recognize them saved my life.
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Honestly, DBT should be taught in school. Every single person on the face of the Earth would benefit from it.
Load More Replies... meepmeep 3 years ago
I've had to work through the shoulds, the mind reading, and the labelling. Social anxiety is big on mind reading - always feel like someone is thinking negatively about me. I'm doing better over time. Don't be hard on yourself if you struggle
Remi Flynne 3 years ago
It's helped me to think that others are more likely to be worrying about their own faux pas and screw ups. Embarrassed by their mess and not thinking about mine. That they don't know if I feel bothered by something I've done or not. It's not perfect, and I work at it, but it helps!
Load More Replies... Your Neighborhood Alien 3 years ago
I do most of these. Doesn't help that I have anxiety and OCD. 😓
Populus tremuloides(they/them) 3 years ago
A lot of these are similar to the logical fallacies for debates
Danielle Gibbs 3 years ago
You're an idiot, I say to my dog, Jake, as he runs head first into a sliding glass door that nobody is even close enough to open
Morgis Arts 3 years ago (edited)
OK but 'if I'm not perfect, I have failed' hits too close to home it hurts
#30
A Guide To Meditation By Elvin Dantes
Strawberry Pizza 3 years ago
Have they seriously censored the word "pass" because of the last three letters in it? This is getting ridiculous.
MicrowaveGoddess 3 years ago
Yes thay did. Are they going to sensor bass now too?
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Noah 3 years ago
It's very easy to forget to breathe. At least for me. Sometimes I just notice I'm not breathing or I can't hear myself and I'm like "uh oh... that's kinda important".
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Discovered This Gem On A Mental Health Group Page That I Like Following. Hope It Turns Someones Day Sunny
Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
All great points! Another: Stop being a perfectionist - perfect is the enemy of good. Hmmmmmm - is it me, or does the figure for "Look at your past..." resemble Darth Vader? Well, he did turn to good in the end.
The WHO reports that most health systems still haven't adequately responded to the burden of mental disorders. As a consequence, the gap between the need for treatment and its provision is wide all over the world. In low- and middle-income countries, between 76% and 85% of people with mental disorders receive no treatment for it.
A further compounding problem is the poor quality of care for those who do receive treatment.
But in addition to healthcare services, people with mental illness also require social support. So learning about these things (even if they don't affect you personally and even if it's just scrolling through charts from Reddit), can be really helpful.
#32
Hobbies That Are Good For Your Mental Health
LandAhoy (she/they) 3 years ago
Aren't you already doing one (reading) right now?
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A Quick Guide I Put Together To Manage Your Mental Health In The Current Political Climate
Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
You may have no control over a catastrophic event, but you can still help in some way, such as donating to charities that are helping the refugees, signing petitions calling for sanctions against Russia, even symbolic support of Ukraine.
#34
50 Ways To Manage Your Anxiety
HeatherDPanda 3 years ago
Asking yourself what's the worst that can happen is the WORST thing to do if you have anxiety!!
María Hermida 3 years ago
What's the worst that can happen? My brain is very good at creating apocalyptic scenarios out of every single situation. It's exhausting.
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Roald 3 years ago
Maybe a chart for you on 'respect a person although you don't agree / believes things YOU don't like)
Load More Replies... Lyone Fein 3 years ago
This is a brilliant article! I want to print out a bunch of these to put up around my house for my husband and me.
Morgis Arts 3 years ago
Does anyone have tips to deal with perfectionism? It's getting to the point it becomes physically draining and I stopped enjoying and doing things I loved for almost a year already
Joybug 3 years ago
Well, I struggle with that too. If you want to, try focusing on the fact that if you do perfect, you can't improve, and most perfectionists want to constantly get better. Sorry if it doesn't work.
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Roald 3 years ago
Maybe a chart for you on 'respect a person although you don't agree / believes things YOU don't like)
Load More Replies... Lyone Fein 3 years ago
This is a brilliant article! I want to print out a bunch of these to put up around my house for my husband and me.
Morgis Arts 3 years ago
Does anyone have tips to deal with perfectionism? It's getting to the point it becomes physically draining and I stopped enjoying and doing things I loved for almost a year already
Joybug 3 years ago
Well, I struggle with that too. If you want to, try focusing on the fact that if you do perfect, you can't improve, and most perfectionists want to constantly get better. Sorry if it doesn't work.
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