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Anxiety and depression look different for everyone. Some people may be able to put a smile on their face while continuing to live their everyday lives while others end up in bed all day. If you want to gain control of your mental health, follow these tips:
write in a journal
Journaling helps you release everything that’s on your mind in a safe space. Although you can write down all of the challenges you’re facing, it’s also good to focus on the positives.
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find a therapist
Sometimes it’s nice to talk to someone who doesn’t know anything about you. It’ll take time and patience to find the perfect therapist for you, don’t give up on your search!
set boundaries
Setting boundaries is important so you can keep your peace of mind. For example, if you know hanging around a certain person triggers your negative thoughts, it would be good to not be around them as often.
limit your worrying
The majority of the time, our negative thoughts never happen. If you aren’t able to change the situation that you’re worried about, then it’s something that needs to be put on the back burner.
challenge negative thinking
When a negative thought pops up in your mind, ask yourself whether or not it makes sense. Once you start becoming mindful of your thoughts, you’ll realize how exaggerated they are.
Learning the best ways to manage your anxiety and depression will take patience and consistency. Don’t expect everything to go away overnight.