mental health
Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.
Taking Control Of Your Mental Health.
For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with some type of mental illness. When I was about 13 years old I recognized the beginnings of the struggles of depression and anxiety. I started to become sad for absolutely no reason at all, I isolated myself, I saw no purpose in life, and along came the suicidal thoughts. My anxiety grew when I was around large groups of people, I worried that everyone was talking ill of me, and I lived in a constant state of paranoia. Along with these struggles also came an eating disorder that still effects some of my life today. It wasn't until November of 2019 that I decided to really do something serious about my mental health. I started taking antidepressants, and now I see a counselor. I could lie and tell you that I'm better, cured, or fixed, but that just isn't the truth. Some days are good, some days are bad, and some are a mixture of both. What I want everyone to take away from this is that you are NOT alone. You CAN take small steps to better your mental health. Taking small steps can really lead to big changes. If medicine or therapy isn't an option for you, there are ways that you can improve. Here is a list of ways that have helped me over the years.
By Annarenee Speaker5 years ago in Longevity
An emotional ailment: how tinnitus changes everything
I haven’t heard the sound of silence since I was sixteen. It’s almost difficult to remember how it felt to be enveloped in that stillness now. I, along with approximately 7.1 million other adults in the UK, have tinnitus. It’s that ringing or buzzing noise in your ears after a concert, or late night at the club. Except for roughly 13% of us, it doesn’t vanish after a few hours. It is unrelenting and for many it causes severe discomfort and psychological distress.
By Alissa Mann5 years ago in Longevity
Waves On the Ocean Breathing
My Own Words Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Mary Hartnett, Wendy W. Williams This book became available to me as I walked up Manhattan Avenue, on my way to begin my Brooklyn Greenway run. It has been a long time since I have been in this neighborhood. I passed so many places that I must get back to, especially now that I know exactly where the Jungle Cafe is, yum, right off the G train.
By Karen Lichtman5 years ago in Longevity
Eating Four Vegan Croissants
Dear Mother Nature, Happy September. I praise you, and I want you to know that I get it. For some reason you have chosen to challenge me at the end, and beginning of every month with this PMS thing. It's so hard. I'm not sure why you chose me for this, but I'm dealing with it as best I can.
By Karen Lichtman5 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health During COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the world in countless ways, and that has taken a toll on all of our mental states in one way or another. Whether you've been isolating at home over the past several months or you’ve had to cancel major life events, COVID’s uprooting of our normal lives has been the source of a lot of stress. This stress can manifest itself in unhealthy ways, which can lead to even more stress and anxiety down the road.
By Pam Jannes5 years ago in Longevity
Mindful Strolls With Big Results
If you live in a city you might have felt especially overwhelmed and confined to your inside spaces during this year's coronavirus pandemic. This is entirely normal given all the unusual stressors this year that has restricted our lives to a more sedentary lifestyle. The uncertainty this year has brought has been extremely stressful and out of place for many of us. It is important to find your calm, your unique ways to de-stress. For some that may be music, others may find mediation useful, some dancing, some reading, while others may find enjoyment from movies or video games.
By Jack Armstrong5 years ago in Longevity
How to Keep Going When It Feels Impossible
In this short guide, I will give you 5 steps to work on, especially for the days that feel so hard. I have struggled with mental illness for most of my life and I know how hard it can be to just get out of bed. Please remember that you are never alone. You will make it through this and you will be okay, it just takes one day at a time.
By Sara Caramella5 years ago in Longevity
