Redditors Reveal Changes That Improved Mental Health Most
When you’re struggling with your mental health, everything in your life feels off. While everyone’s mental health journey is different, a Reddit thread shows how much we have in common….
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ShutterstockWhen you’re struggling with your mental health, everything in your life feels off. While everyone’s mental health journey is different, a Reddit thread shows how much we have in common. It asks users to share the best thing they’ve done for their mental health and with a thousand responses, it seems many people have feelings to share on this topic.
These are some of the things that improved people’s mental health most:
- "Learn when to disengage. There is a lot of garbage out there in the form of social media, people’s opinions, etc. Being willing to say, 'OK, I’m done with this conversation,' is highly important."
- "Got blood work done. My anxiety, paranoia, depression, and aggression all stemmed from my thyroid. In finding out my thyroid wasn't doing its job, I was able to get on medication, and for the first time since my early teen years, I feel normal and functional.”
- "Getting a dog. Holy crap, this little baby is a lifesaver … I love that puppy, and he brings me joy every day."
- "Never taking myself too seriously."
- "Limited my interactions with anyone who used me as a diary/therapist."
- "Focus on me: The only opinion about me and my life that really matters is mine, so I stopped wasting my time wondering what others will think."
- "Reshuffling my professional commitments to be lower-stress and to allow for more time off."
- "Therapy and I got screened for ADHD. I have it. I am currently waiting for an ASD screening. It is such a relief to realize I'm not broken and it's just how my brain works."
- "Turning off the Internet at 4 p.m. every day. Too much screen time just leaves you perpetually distracted, drained, and unable to face your life or live it in a meaningful way."
- "Recognizing that everyone else is terrified inside, even those who act super cool or confident."
- "Stopped looking for happiness in other people."
- "Divorce. Getting out of an emotionally unhealthy relationship was the single best thing I could have ever done."
