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    Unhealthy Ways of Dealing with Poor Mental Health: Reasons This Is Damaging to You

    EditorBy EditorJuly 30, 2022No Comments5 Mins Read Lifestyle
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    When it comes to mental health, you’ll want to find healthy ways to deal with it. Doing the exact opposite will make things worse. If you are guilty of what we’re about to unveil below, don’t feel discouraged.

    There are a lot of people (perhaps yourself included) that are searching for that path to living a fulfilling life despite their mental health challenges. If you need to find out more information on getting the help you need, you can get it via the Ocean Recovery official website. With that said, we’re going to take a look at some of the unhealthy coping mechanisms involving your mental health and the alternatives you’ll want to do instead.

    Let’s get started:

    Table of Contents

    • Don’t abuse drugs or alcohol
    • Avoiding issues
    • Poor spending habits
    • Too much sleep
    • Changing your eating habits
    • Bullying or tearing down other people
    • Final Thoughts

    Don’t abuse drugs or alcohol

    A lot of people who deal with mental disorders will turn to illicit drugs or alcohol as a way to escape. This will do more harm than good. This can also lead to fatal consequences.

    That’s why it is important to find another way to cope with mental health issues. You can attend regular therapy sessions and ensure that you are medicated properly. If you are already taking regular medication, please continue to do so until your therapist or primary care physician says otherwise (for any health-related reasons).

    Avoiding issues

    Needless to say, avoiding an issue can do so much. Yet, it can get to the point where it will resurface and trigger any negative feelings or thoughts. That’s why you’ll want to face the problem head-on and come up with a solution.

    If you appear to be stuck, you can talk to your therapist. Or you can attend regular support group meetings. There are plenty of options to help give you the confidence to handle the issues you may be facing.

    Poor spending habits

    One of the things you’ll want to get a hold of is your spending habits. You don’t need to spend your money on things that won’t give you a guaranteed return on investment. You may start ending up developing another issue known as hoarding.

    On top of that, your finances will not be in the best shape. This means you may fall behind in debt and may lose some of the most important things such as your home. It’s important to keep your finances in order and not be ashamed of getting the help you need in that regard.

    Too much sleep

    We get it. No one wants to get out of bed when they are not feeling their best. And that’s understandable.

    The issue here is that too little physical movement can lead to health issues. So you’ll want to get up and move around. Being too sedentary can lead to cardiac issues, obesity, and a whole host of health issues.

    Find a reason to get out of bed every morning. It can be a hobby that you can do. Start exercising on a regular basis.

    In fact, exercising is perhaps one of the best ways to keep your mental disorders at bay. You’ll feel like you’re in a better mood and have plenty of energy to do plenty of things. You can do it solo or with a buddy.

    Changing your eating habits

    Whether you’re under or over eating, doing either or will not be the best solution for your mental health. You need to eat on a regular basis so you get the essential nutrition needed. Starving yourself can have fatal consequences.

    To that end, so will overeating (in the form of obesity-related health issues). You’ll want to balance out your eating so you can able to get the necessary vitamins, minerals, and nutrients you need. Some days you’ll feel like not eating.

    You may find food as your comfort, which is not a good way to cope. It’s important to find that balance. This will allow you to not take on further damage yourself.

    Bullying or tearing down other people

    People who put down or belittle others will do this from a position that essentially makes them lower than they think. It’s true. They do this as a way to feel good about themselves.

    The truth is (and it’s something they don’t want to face), it does them more harm than good. Not to be outdone, it also does damage to the people who are most important to them (mentally and emotionally). You don’t want to do this to yourself and others.

    As opposed to taking part in this harmful behavior, it’s important to see the good in others. You may feel insecure about yourself and feel the need to pick on others to bring them down. However, the reality is that you need to better yourself as a person.

    You want to make yourself feel better from the inside out. Remind yourself that you are enough, even if no one else feels the same. Give yourself the self-care and love you deserve.

    Why wait for other people to give it to you? Sometimes, the best person that will provide for you is you and you alone. It’s a lot better than dealing with people who claim to care about you (and prove themselves otherwise).

    Does that mean they’re no real people in your life? Of course not. There are those that are authentic and truly love you warts and all.

    Final Thoughts

    Coping with your mental health can be a challenge. The good news is there are healthy ways of doing so. Don’t get into bad habits that will make things worse for you and the people that are important.

    It’s a good idea to assess your current situation. Think of ways to deal with poor mental health but in a way that will enrich your life rather than lead you down a deep, dark hole. If you need help, there is no better time than right now.

    Do whatever it takes to handle your mental health while living a fulfilling life.

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