This past Thursday, our friend Haley shared with us her presentation 

entitled “ Things that Help when Nothing Seems to Help”.

So, if you are ever stuck in a moment, Haley suggest doing a voice recording of yourself and what you might be saying to yourself.  This might help you to understand where you are at the moment.

Also try and remember that our mental health is a journey. When you are struggling, maybe you are taking on too much. If you are going through a rough patch, maybe you need to try taking one day at a time. Or, maybe one step at a time.

She also reminded us that we should have a safety plan in place, and update it on a regular basis.

Or let’s say that you’re struggling to get through a task, maybe such as cleaning your kitchen.  When you are performing a task, try setting a timer for let’s say 30 minutes.  And whatever you accomplish in those 30 minutes will be what you can complete for that day.  Or if 30 minutes is too long, maybe try setting your timer for 15 minutes.  Or maybe try moving to a different room, and see if that helps your mood.

Or possibly look into sensory changes, such as buying a weighted blanket or stuffed animals.  Or maybe try different scents of soaps and lotions.  Or maybe even buy some of your favorite foods from when you were young.

Try going for a short walk, or maybe even do some breathing exercises. Or if you own a dog, try going to a dog park.  

Or reach out to a friend if you are struggling.  Maybe even develop a code word or two that you can mention to your friend if you happen to be struggling on a certain day. Sometimes when we are having a rough time, we just need to rely on someone else’s strength to help get us through.