mental health
Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.
Mental Health shouldnt depend on our wallets
Can we talk about mental health, 2020, right! The world is upside down, with COVID its been heartbreaking, death and sickness all around us, but there is so much more to this world than that. There is beauty, and kindness compassion and help. There are places where you can be honest and say I need help. That leads us to ask, who do we believe? our friends? the government, celebrities, the hundreds of online sites that offer help? What about therapists? I think that in times like this we need to trust ourselves first. We have all been in a position where someone has stepped on our feelings, it's terrible isn’t it, in fact it changes your perception of the world around you, and your self worth. All too often we forget to be kind. Someone cuts you off in morning traffic, and you snap at your coworker. Someone said something rude to you and you in turn take that feeling out on someone else. You aren’t a bad person, you're just having a bad moment, we are human. Learning to be mindful of our actions towards others is hard, life sometimes gets in the way, our emotions get the better of us. The most powerful words you can use when you're wrong, are I’m sorry. Be good to others, and yourself. I always say be kind you can't rewind once it's out there, it's there forever and for some it stays with them for a lifetime. No matter how hard things are for you, remember how hard things could be. In Alberta Canada 500 people die a year from suicide. In BC the total was almost 600 people last in 2018. Individuals aged 30 to 59 accounted for just over 50% of those deaths. The highest rate of suicides fall in the age group of 50- 65. Remember the elderly, call them, video chat with them. Keep them in the loop, it happens often that we forget our elderly family members, friends and neighbors, we are all so busy living our lives. Mental illness can happen to anyone, any time and at any age, it can be from child hood trauma, domestic violence, sexual abuse, loss of a loved one, a job, a home, a pet, a physical accident or injury, even a chemical imbalance found in the brain. Healing takes time, therapy, and sometimes medication. Just remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel, we are not alone. To some with mental illness you always feel alone, even in a crowded room or surrounded by family, What can help? friends, support systems, a good counselor that is one of the biggest keys, having someone to talk to. Loneliness kills, and with Covid it's been especially tough for some, those that do not have partners, those that live alone. Check on your friends and family. So often there are no signs, people suffering from mental illness are good at hiding it. You ask them, how are you? and they will smile and tell you great! The look of depression is different for everyone. When someone says they need help, take them seriously. Too often people suffer because there is no help, or they are too afraid to ask for help. The medical systems are overwhelmed, sending people away due to lack of room or beds. Our population soars to greater heights each year in Canada not to mention there is a greater need for funding availability. Western Canada has not caught up with many countries that take mental health far more seriously. Germany, and Switzerland have a far better handle on helping people with depression, and mental health problems, Brazil, and India are close seconds. Money is such a dirty word when it comes to proper Mental Healthcare, this needs to change, money shouldn't matter in these situations, getting help shouldn't be about insurance, and how much money you have. Mental health is not prejudice, it cares nothing about your wallet or bank account. Lack of care isn’t necessarily the fault of our therapists, or counselor’s, there are just more people in need then there are professionals. The average waiting period for help in the USA is 90 days. With technology and the internet there are many affordable solutions, ReGain, Talkspace and BetterHelp offer qualified therapists at affordable prices. Some even offer grants and help for low income families. Suicide hotlines help thousands of people every day. Another problem that mental health patients face is the stigma, we can’t pretend to live in a perfect world, there are good doctors and counselors and sometimes bad ones, never forget you are in charge of your mental health, your therapy and recovery. Mental health advocates are available. If you don’t feel safe or comfortable with the person caring for you.
By MoriaCavandish5 years ago in Longevity
Why Is Tai Chi Beneficial For Millennials?
Millennials is a broadly defined term for those born in the ‘80s and ‘90s. They came of age at the turn of the century and with the introduction of the internet. Technology has always been a factor in their daily life and as a group, they’re known for heavy work schedules with its attendant high levels of stress and fatigue. And of course, work and family pressures can adversely affect how we think, feel, and behave.
By Dan Martin5 years ago in Longevity
Take a deep breath, even if you feel you're drowning...
There is so much uncertainty concerning the future - physical, social, emotional and financial factors all threaten our security. The current pandemic has had untold consequences concerning our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. If, like me, you have experienced anger or disappointment towards our governmental institutions for not moving as fast and as efficiently as you have hoped, or towards people not being as careful as you would like in terms of social distancing, you are not alone; feeling anxious, fearful and frustrated is understandable and natural. This is an abnormal, unprecedented situation.
By Amber Sage5 years ago in Longevity
Experiencing 'Health Anxiety'
It’s worse at night. It’s 11pm, I’m lay in bed reading a book, alarm set for eight, and suddenly my brain connects my recent fatigue, a sore throat, and choking on the quorn nuggets I ate for dinner (which FYI are delicious) into a fear that I may have some sort of incurable cancer. I open google, which is never a good thing yet I convince myself I’m being responsible checking on my health, and my mind spirals out of control when the symptoms I’ve been experiencing lead me onto the NHS page for oesophagus cancer. I’m overwhelmed, scared, panicked. I need someone to help me stop this disease but the doctors aren’t open, nobody is awake, nobody can help. What if the endoscopy I had 6 months ago missed something? What if I’ve been ignoring symptoms and it’s too late? What if the doctor won’t send me for tests due to coronavirus?
By John Thacker5 years ago in Longevity
Moment Of Feeling Different
Have you ever wondered to yourself that you’ve always felt different? Wondering why you always feel this big rush of anxiety flowing throughout your whole body and you can’t help but think of all the bad things that may happen at that moment. Constantly feeling like the attention is always on you and everyone is talking behind your back and staring hoping that you end up embarrassing yourself.
By Louis Cabrera5 years ago in Longevity
Pandemic Fatigue:
Pandemic Fatigue: a now pervasive condition for many suffering the long-term consequences of relentless surges and spikes from a disease that has either created a sense of cognitive dissonance in going about one's way and therefore contributing to further exacerbation of the problem or those who have surrendered to the kind of social isolation that leaves one wondering if we'll ever return to the freedoms of roaming city streets again. Congregating, and engaging with others in the kind of way that evokes a sense of wonder, camaraderie, piquing interests, laughing - a space open up to the unexpected, and the opportunities for more profound interpersonal connections over things that matter. A sense of belonging among strangers immersed in the deep crimson cushions sipping lattes around a hearth - flames spitting sparks, a refuge from the constant pelting rain often indecipherable between sleet. Despite its icy kisses leaving a rose-tinted patch on the cheeks and the constant drizzle, bangs protruding with icicles, a frothy mustache, a warming to the softness of a woolen scarf pulled up to embrace the ears like lying in the plushness of a down pillow and duvet. But, instead, heeding the calling, taking it to the streets outweighs those comforts in a sort of calculated way - always in favor of the experience of getting out and about, and the replenishment that comes from it like the first sips from a full cup, and it's more lasting effects.
By The daily (w)rite5 years ago in Longevity
Meditation For Older People
As we slowly age, it becomes clearer that our minds and bodies aren't as sharp as they used to be. In the past, you could remember a shopping list without writing it down, but lately, you find yourself noting every single detail. Things like recalling names or remembering where you put your car keys are becoming more challenging. Sometimes, you may wonder what has happened to your brain.
By Kevin Roache5 years ago in Longevity
