What has helped you in your mental health recovery?
What has assisted you in recovering from mental health issues? Has anything been particularly helpful?
Examples: social support, family support, exercising/nutrition, counselling, medication, personal hobbies/passions (writing, music, art, sports, reading, etc.), volunteering, meditation, spiritual-based activities, etc.
Please share here!
I've had extensive experience with psychotherapy since I was little that has really helped me over the years. Each time there's an uptick in my anxiety I got to therapy and add another tool to my "tool box". Excercise, getting a good nights sleep, taking time to drink tea and read a book, talking to my mom, and cuddling with my dogs are all also very helpeful for me!
Seeing my psychologist used to help but I haven't seen her in months so listening to music or writing my feelings down in my journal has been my source of help.
I used to login to 7cups and talk to my long time listener. He helped me when I was feeling down. Later, I cut off some toxic people from my life. It gave me confidence and hope that all is not lost. Gradually, I paid attention to my physical health and made significant progress. I included workout in my daily routine. To avoid an idle mind, I watch some TV series or movies to keep myself occupied. Now, I am getting better and able to appreciate my old hobbies again.
journaling
Mediating, working out, journaling