Mental Health Matters

 

Let's Talk About Mental Health

 सतही  तौर  पर  अगर  देखा  जाये  तो  आज  के  समय  में  कोई  भी  मनुष्य  आपको  हमेशा  सोशल  मीडिया  पर  खुश  और  सक्रिय  ही  दिखाई  मिलेगा ..फिर  चाहे  वह  आम  इंसान  हो  या  फिर  कोई  सेलिब्रिटी ..सभी  अपने  जीवन  के  वहीँ  पल   शेयर  करते  हैं  जिनमे  वे  अपनी success..relationship..assets आदि  को  celebrate कर  रहे  होते  हैं ..  बिरले  ही  कोई  ऐसा  व्यक्ति  इन  साइट्स  पर  दिखाई  देगा  जो  की  अपनी  उलझनों  को  सार्वजनिक  करता  होगा ..

हमेशा  24X7 एक  दूसरे  से  कनेक्टेड  रहने  वाली  virtual दुनिया  के  परे  एक  parallel दुनिया  भी  हैं ..the world of reality जहाँ  हर  एक  मनुस्य  जो  आपको  ढेरों  लाइक्स  के  साथ  खुश  नज़र  आता  हैं  but in reality the same person will find himself lonely & helpless!

प्रश्न  यह  है  की  क्या  हम  आभासी दुनिया  के  गुलाम  बन  हक़ीक़त  में  एक  दूसरे  से  मीलों  दूर  होते  जा  रहे  है ?? चाहे  कहने  को  हमारे  कई  सारे  मित्र  हो .अच्छा  सोशल  सर्किल  हो ..खुशहाल  परिवार  हो  फिर  भी  हम  अपने  मन  की  व्यथा किसी से भी ओपनली  डिसकस क्यों  नहीं कर  पाते  है ??

I think the main reason is fear of being judged..dejected. people will often ignore, mock or simply refrain themselves when they came to know about emotional distress of a known person.. some simply used to say " chill! it's nothing" or "don't think too much" "this shall pass" magar kya itna kafi hota hai??

हर  इंसान में  मानसिक  दबाव  सहन  करने  की  क्षमता   अलग  होती  हैं .. कुछ   लोग  बहुत  जल्दी  परिस्थितियों  से  हार  मान  लेते  है  वही  कुछ  अपनी  हिम्मत  बनाये  रखते  है ..कुछ  counselors  की  हेल्प  लेते  है  वही  कुछ  नशा  एवं  अन्य  दुर्व्यसनों  में  अपने  दर्द  का  इलाज  ढूंढते  है. 

So what can be done & how to deal & cope up with such agony?

Speak Up & Seek Support ( googleimages.com)

the first & foremost thing a person shud do is to chart out the fatores that are bothering him.. when we identify and shortlist our troublesome issues than we are able to find out solutions of the respective problem

second, we have to find out the right person with whom we can discuss our worries and fear..if such person is not there thn one can approach counselors and even online forums where en no. of people used to discuss their plights with each other and find solution

third, never ever think that the world is gonna end..that nothing can be done coz everything takes time to happen..we have to build up courage and faith in ourselves.. remember a postive mindset is prerequisite for overcoming difficult times..

So how can one gain mental toughness? Well there are many ways..

Yoga: 

Yoga For Mind, body & soul ( image- wisegeek)

 the ancient practice of meditation and dhyan yoga helps in nullyifying negative thoughts from one's mind.. 

beginning with 5-10 min a day will prove beneficial in reducing stress and relieving anxiety.. 

techniques incoorporated in deep breathing and pranayam relaxes mind, soothes negative thoughts, reduce tension that has build up in the body.. 

this also encourages release of 'good hormones' which ultimately lighten the mood 

Reading: 

this simple habit has enormous benefit.. opening a good fiction or exploring inspiring auto biographies can help in combating stress..reading relaxes body, improves concentration, enhances mental clarity and helps in finding new ways to cope up with anxiety

Write-it out : 

many researches have proved that writing up your thoughts will helps in easing emotional pain..when an individual pens down his worst fear thn the mind will start relaxing and be better able to process thoughts n emotions thus making way for mental clarity.. one can write in diary..on laptop..or even mail

Try something new: 

Try Something New!

 I know that it may sound weird but when we distract our mind from the on going problems and deviate it towards somthing else thn we are able to brak the chain of streeful thoughts and imaginary horrific scenario wwhich keeps on playing in our mind.. watching humor..is best ay to do this

Gyming: 

 another fantastic way to cope up with negativity is consume ur energy in stretching/strenghtening workouts.. exercise has got tremendous healing power..it lifts your spirit and make you feel lighter

Diet: 

try cooking your own meals..add up healthy stuff..lots of veggies/fruits/nuts in meals  

Spending Time with Kids

Reach-out & engage

 Kids are always enthusiastic, full of positive energy, one can simply feel good vibes when surrounded by kids, just reach out to your neighbourhood  or visit orphanage..

volunteer at school or aaganwadi center..you can find the contagious smile of innocent souls which uplift your mood & improve sense of well being

Have Pets? Spend Time with Nature

Playing with pets or observing birds/nature will have soothing effect on mind..it improves secretion of oxytocin & reduces the level of cortisol in body..the mere activities of pet relives feeling of isolation and fill oneself with positivity..activities like gardening also reduces anxiety and lowers blood pressure

Most Important of All... Just Love yourself: 

Keep Your Spirits-up

 the way you feel about yourself will directly affects your personalty and thoughts..

never judge yourself on basis of opinion of others, raise your self-esteem, keep pushing and motivating yourself every single day..

in case of heartbreak or break-ups don't blame or self-pity yourself..

keep your morale high and set your spirits up.. remember that positive vibes attract more happiness

Never forget that the most prcious gift we'll have is our Life..cherish it..

Never ever Give up!!

Dr. Pooja Pathak 

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