Galli Gripes: How I Support My Mental Health

Unless you have been living off the grid for the past couple of years, you are well aware of the push for people to recognize the signs of poor mental health in themselves and others. We have been taught what to look for so that we can figure out if we need help and if others are suffering right before our very eyes.

It seems that this newfound plea for us to examine our mental health came only after a trend of celebrity suicides hit the news. Never mind that we regular people have been suffering for years…but I digress. I’m thankful for whatever it took for people to start looking at mental illness as a real condition and not just “random craziness.”

I, too, suffer from mental health issues. In the past, I was medicated for depression, and I still use medication for anxiety. Panic attacks have left me breathless, and anxiety has forced me to cancel plans on more than one occasion. Yet, I still get up and go to work every day, maintain a healthy social life with my friends and family, and can function because I do various things to support my mental well-being.

Ideas for Putting Yourself in a Healthier Frame of Mind

I want you to know that you have it within your power to nurture your mental health. Beyond pharmaceuticals, there are things you can do to…