Hi lovelies,

When it comes to your mental health, you need to stay on top of it. But what can you do if you have never considered your mental health to be important? There is no time like the present so now is the time to take charge of your emotions and mental health. Here are some of the first steps you can take to help you master your mental health.

Avoid drugs and alcohol
If you find yourself reaching for a drink when the going gets tough, you need to stop and ask yourself why you are doing this. Alcohol and drugs might appear to be a way to get a break from the drama of your life but this temporary fix can have lasting effects on your mind and your body. The use of drugs and alcohol have been linked to mood disorders such as depression and mental illness. If you realise that you can’t function without reaching for something, you might have an addiction. Always seek help if you believe that this is happening to you. The sooner you get help, the sooner you will feel better.

Talk about your feelings
One of the most interesting things is how our brains world. Our feelings can be abstract ideas that we can’t seem to get a hold of, but once we start labelling them and talking about them, they are easier to control. If you think your negative feelings are becoming too much despite talking about them, you might need to visit an evaluation and treatment center to help you take control of your feelings. It can be scary to talk about how you are feeling but it does get easier the more you do it.

Spend time with your friends and family
Human beings are social creatures, even introverts have to spend some time with other people from time to time. Getting out and seeing people is a great way to get things off your mind. You never know who will be happy to talk things out with you. However, if you are going to have a heart to heart with people, make sure it is with the ones that you trust. The last thing you need is to bare your soul to someone who has no intention of helping you. In fact, if you have any toxic people in your life and you are concerned about your mental health, you might want to avoid spending time with these people as they will only make things worse.

Eat well
Have you ever heard of the term, hangry? This is when you are hungry and are being cranky. Eating well can help you to feel so much better about yourself. However, you need to be mindful of what you are putting into your body. If you can, eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to ensure that your body is getting the vitamins and minerals that it needs. Sometimes your body just needs that boost from food to help level out your moods.