Looking after your mental health in Dural
During the pandemic we all have understood how important it is to take care of our mental health. It is forever neglected because physical health is apparently more important than our mental health. With covid-19, we have understood how uncertain everything is around us and it is only natural to have a feeling of loss of control. The Dural Medical Centre offers services that look after the mental health of the patients .Setting a self care goal is very important where you can have focus on things that you can control. Also, it helps you to develop your immune system and be able to deal with any overwhelming situation.
Easier said than done, here are the following simple ways to inculcate in life how you can take care of your mental well being –
Maintain an active lifestyle
In our very busy schedule, we have all suddenly become homebound. But to keep up the mental health, it is essential that you should improve your mood and reduce the stress. Whether it is a gardening practice or an exercise can help you to keep up with a positive mind set.
Proper sleep
Adequate sleep is essential to function properly as it helps to repair and restore the body and mind.
Eat well
It might not always be possible to have a balanced diet but make sure that you strive for healthy eating habits. It also helps to keep you active and maintain your sleeping pattern.
Create routine
Whatever is the best way possible, make sure to have a normal routine like waking up at the same time everyday, eating regular meals, going to the bed at the same time everyday, taking a break for tea during the afternoon or speaking to someone you love regularly. There can be some more tasks to inculcate in your routine that gives you a break and a serves as a breather.
Stay informed
Make sure that whatever information you are getting about the health, vaccination and other covid issues, you get it from a credible sources. Do not listen to the rumours but make informed choices before taking any step.
Have a proper perspective
We are all on social media and constantly hooked on the media content. Remind yourself that all of this is just a phase and will go away soon. Do not feed on the negative information and do not let any period of isolation distance yourself from your loved ones.
Get new hobbies
Think of positive work and interests that can make you feel happier. This keeps your brain active as well as also keeps you occupied physically.
Connect with your dear ones
Social connection is possible through teleconference, phone call, message, video chat and more. Even though social distancing is the new normal, you can still be in touch; in fact more regularly in a communication through the help of technology.
General physician
GP is always at your help although the world is changing, whatever you should have, the first point of contact should be your GP. They will give you the most credible information about the vaccination and the kind of practices that you need to maintain to have a healthy lifestyle even during this challenging times.
