As the saying goes, health is the foundation of revolution. After the COVID-19 pandemic, nowadays everyone is accustomed to prioritizing physical health. More and more people are willing to maintain good health habits such as going to the gym to sweat it out, eating more nutritious meals, and ensuring eight hours of sleep every day. But apart from physical health, what about mental health? Yes, you heard it right, mental health should not be ignored by us. You might think, "I'm fine now, in a good mood, and not under much pressure," but mental health care is not something you do only when you have problems.
Do you think mental health problems are far away for you?
Many people think that mental health problems only exist when you are so depressed and anxious that you can't control yourself. Don't worry. It's not like that. You may not be "labeled" but if you feel a lot of pressure every day, if you work to your limits, if there are a lot of little things in your life, or even if you only feel anxious sometimes, if you feel depressed when you feel down, these could be hidden dangers for your mental health. Some of the little troubles in life could be affecting our mental health without us realizing it.
In modern society, we are overwhelmed by fast-paced life, workplace pressure, household chores, mental problems, etc., and we put a lot of effort into "physical health", but neglect the maintenance of mental health. Did you know? Physical and mental health are closely related! If you have problems in your mind, it will affect your physical health, such as insomnia, loss of appetite, and even a weakened immune system and poor physical function. Imagine being tired like a dog every day, but enduring invisible pressure in your mind, which will exhaust both your body and mind and make it difficult to maintain even basic health.
Why are mental health and physical health equally important?
There is no doubt about this. The relationship between mental health and physical health is like your lips and teeth, they are interdependent and affect each other. If you are depressed, anxious, and irritable every day, a bad mood can easily lead to a bad work and rest schedule. How can you have the energy to exercise and eat healthy? On the other hand, if physical illness is not treated in time, it will also cause a huge psychological burden. Many patients cannot persist because of the physical and psychological torture brought by the illness. Therefore, maintaining mental health is as important as physical health.
Moreover, psychological problems are not something that can be easily ignored like a cold. It is not as obvious as a cough, and often grows silently in your mind. Anxiety can make you eat poorly, and over time, your body will also become anxious. On the contrary, if the body is overloaded, the mind is also prone to negative emotions and becomes more fragile. Therefore, if you want to run your life with a light body, you need to take care of your body and mind at the same time.
How to take care of your mental health?
Don't worry. You don't need to see a psychologist to adjust your mental health. The easiest way to start is to chat more with people around you and share your mood. Talking can halve your troubles and double your happiness.You will notice that you no longer feel lonely and that you have an outlet for your stress. Furthermore, try to adjust the pace of your life. Don't always put too much pressure on yourself, give yourself space and do relaxing activities like meditation, reading, traveling, etc. It sounds simple, but doing these things can really relax you.
More importantly, don't be ashamed of your mental problems. You are not strange, nor are you weak. When you are not feeling well, in addition to seeing a doctor and taking medicine, you can also try to pay attention to your mental health. Through proper psychological counseling, understanding yourself, and adjusting your mental health, you will find that you can actually live a happier and healthier life.
Mental Health - Taking care of yourself is the most important
Remember that mental health is not just "solving problems when they arise", but daily maintenance. If you pay a little attention to your mental state every day, talk to friends, and do activities to relax your body and mind, over time you will feel an overall improvement in your body and mind. Don't wait until you collapse to remember to take care of yourself. Only by paying attention to your emotions in time can you maintain balance in your busy life and live more calmly and comfortably.
Which is more important, physical health or mental health? The answer is the same! You can't just focus on your outer health and ignore your inner voice. Taking care of your mental health will actually create a healthier and happier life for yourself. Take action today and make a "maintenance plan" for your mental health to make your life easier and more confident.