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Things Bad For Mental Health

Skip things which affect mental health

By Muneeb ButtPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

Social media: It might be harmful to compare your life to someone else’s “fake” existence and to believe it. Nothing is as good as it seems on social media. Find folks who are genuine and present themselves as having the ideal life.

The media: They constantly preach drama, hate, isolation, and fear. Don’t spend too much time reading, viewing, or listening to news. It’s just plain depressing, stuff.

Lack of exercise: Get moving 5–6 days a week and see your mental health improve.

Friends, coworkers, the employer, family members — all of them are toxic people. Get them out of your life. Limit your interaction with them if you can’t entirely cut them out of your life.

Nutrition: Consume fewer processed foods. It is impossible to always eat well. But make every effort to generally do so. How well your body functions depends on what you put in it.

Possible lack of support from your partner in an abusive relationship. They might not see you as a top priority, but rather as an option. In any event, if at all feasible, talk to them about it. If that is ineffective, consider reassessing your connection.

Trying to please everyone and caring what people say is terrible for one’s mental health. Life can change and improve mental health the moment you start caring more about what you think “about you” than what other people think of you.

Abusing substances: It is unhealthy to wander through life and work while mentally clouded! This has an impact on our self-awareness and keeps us stuck, which makes it harder to accomplish our personal goals.

without objectives: living a life without direction. Although it might be less stressful, you’ll soon realise that you are repeating the same detrimental behaviours without any purpose.

We all engage in negative self talk, but the key is being conscious of it. We all mess up.

The most challenging mental health illness to manage is the one you have. There isn't just one disease. When it is you and it is affecting your life, it is the hardest. A small mental illness may be extremely tough and high intensity, whereas a big mental disease may be low intensity and simpler to manage. All disorders have varying degrees of intensity. No mental health problem is ever simple. Some present a greater challenge. Some are easier to spot. Some people require greater care.You will be unhappy if every setback seems like the end of the world if you witness so many individuals who are so intensely furious over absurdly trivial things .You will be better off as an social outcast than as a member of some hipster feminist group .Unable to stand solitude. It’s far worse to be surrounded by wrong people than being on your own.

There are many things that can have a negative impact on mental health.

Chronic stress:

When stress becomes chronic, it can affect your mood, sleep, appetite, and overall mental well-being.

Social isolation:

Feeling lonely or disconnected from others can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Substance abuse:

Substance abuse can lead to addiction and can have negative effects on mental health, including depression, anxiety, and paranoia.

Poor sleep:

Lack of quality sleep can lead to fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating, among other issues.

Negative self-talk:

When you have negative thoughts about yourself or your abilities, it can impact your self-esteem and overall mental health.

Trauma:

Experiencing traumatic events, such as abuse or violence, can have long-lasting effects on mental health.

It's important to note that everyone's experiences and reactions to these factors can be different, and seeking professional help can be beneficial in managing mental health.

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Muneeb Butt

“There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly: sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges.” ~ Ernest Hemingway

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