Friday, April 14, 2006
What Can Help Other than Therapy?
In addition to psychotherapy,
there are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well-being:
Begin a personal fitness program that includes cardiovascular exercise. This can be an important part of stress management and can help improve your mood and reduce anxiety.
Begin a journal to develop an emotional outlet.
Consult with your physician to rule out physical causes to your emotional distress. Sometimes medication can help.
Reinvest in personal relationships with family and friends--people who will listen and empathize with your situation. Social support in an important component of resilience to stress and mental illness.
Refrain from alcohol and drug use as a means to cope with stress.
Volunteer in the community to help gain a sense of positive contribution.
Spend more time doing pleasurable activities.
Join a relaxation or meditation group, such as Yoga.
there are a number of steps you can take to help restore emotional well-being:
Begin a personal fitness program that includes cardiovascular exercise. This can be an important part of stress management and can help improve your mood and reduce anxiety.
Begin a journal to develop an emotional outlet.
Consult with your physician to rule out physical causes to your emotional distress. Sometimes medication can help.
Reinvest in personal relationships with family and friends--people who will listen and empathize with your situation. Social support in an important component of resilience to stress and mental illness.
Refrain from alcohol and drug use as a means to cope with stress.
Volunteer in the community to help gain a sense of positive contribution.
Spend more time doing pleasurable activities.
Join a relaxation or meditation group, such as Yoga.
