How Does Your Mental Health Impact You Living Healthier?
Hey Everyone!.... There are many who suffer from Mental and Emotional Health issues and concerns (Anixety, Depression as well others)....
How do you feel that your mental health impacts you trying to live a Healthier Lifestyle? How does it affect your eating habits & patterns? How does it affect your ability to workout? How does it affect you trying to keep up with it all and stay on track? What things have you done that have helped you? .....We want to hear from YOU!
@PoliteOcean
searching recomfort in food and stay in my blankets instead to try to be active
@TortueDesBois it can surely be difficult to motivate yourself when you are depressed
When my emotional energy is zapped, I eat a lot more unhealthy food and stay more sedentary. Snacks + TV.
Of course, when I make myself take a walk or work out even though I don't feel like it, it helps my state of mind. It's a loop and each component influences the other.
@IntellectualPenguin123 It really is difficult to get out there and move when depressed. A lot of effort is needed to get the motivation, I understand completely!
I don't eat when I'm extremely anxious sooo that's kind of bad. Like others have said, being depressed makes it hard for me to get up and do healthy things such as exercising. However, I have found that even like...a 30 second plank next to my bed is better than not doing anything. Also, home exercise plans are the best when I just don't feel like being around people.
@mimameid I prefer exercising at home too. It sounds like you are making an effort and that is awesome :) Good job!
@owllistentoyou
Thanks for your kind words :)
@PoliteOcean I am tired a lot, so working out is hard sometimes.
I eat a lot of bad things when I'm depressed, especially sweets. I also drink too much wine, which makes me eat even more, and feel even worse. It's a bad spiral.
Great post, Ocean
For myself, I take care of myself by exercising most days of the week. By doing so, I can strive to de-stress, and gain more energy and an uplifted mood in the process. I know exercising is also great for physical health benefits, and that's a motivator, too.
I also strive to eat healthy meals, in order to try to maintain good health. I eat fish regularly, which has omega-3 benefits, and try to eat balanced meals, containing vegetables and lean proteins. I also strive to drink as much water as possible.
I am less anxious in the mornings, so I try to go to sleep at a decent hour every night. It has been having the most positive effect on my mental well-being. I get somewhere in between 6-8 about every night, sometimes less.
I have been eating healthier foods, eating more fruits and veggies. I eat fish at least once a week. Trying to stay away from junk food (it is tough!). I have recently learned about a lot of foods that counteract anxiety and it's extremely useful information I can apply to my eating habits.
As far as physical activity, I am trying to find a fitness routine that works best for me and it's been pretty difficult, but I know I can find something suiting for my needs.
Totally affects mine in every way. My whole mind, body and spirit are all jumbled up and when one is in bad shape, the other two go as well
@SHEAINTGOTNOSHOES I understand, Those jumbled feelings can defintely mess things up and I have been there many times and still go through it from time to time. Hang in there!
@owllistentoyou
I definitely get a huge mental health boost when I exercise. Some research has shown exercise can actually alleviate depression symptoms without any medication or therapy!
@JessicaMcDanielLPC
Yes agreed Jessica. As a Nurse, I've seen this and the research on this as well!
My mental health impacts how healthy my lifestyle is sooo much! If I'm stressed or overwhelmed emotionally, I'm much more likely to be lazy and unproductive. When I'm in a better mental state, I love to do things like cleaning, organizing, etc. I try to optimize my productivity when I feel good mentally, because I feel much more fulfilled and happy that way!