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Surprising Ways to Treat Emotional Health

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Published
10/11/2018

We all have a need to feel healthy. Feeling healthy helps us feel good about ourselves. That self confidence helps us set goals and achieve them, and enjoy life as we know it.

When working on improving our health, we have to look at our physical, mental and emotional health. We can't just focus on one facet and ignore the others. The key to a successful and rewarding life is to be healthy in all aspects.

Some of us may need a little more help in maintaining good emotional health. People who have experienced anxiety, depression, illness or injury often feel less confident about themselves at times, especially if they don't have a good network of family members or friends that they can rely on.

Here are a few ways to treat emotional health that you may not have considered:

1. Laugh more

You know the old saying "laughter is the best medicine?" Turns out this is true in certain respects. Whenever you laugh, your body releases a natural chemical hormone called dopamine, which produces feelings of happiness. The more you laugh, the happier you usually feel. Watching a favorite sitcom, attending an open mic night at a comedy night, or just spending a night out with good friends can work wonders towards improving your emotional health.

2. Be grateful

Experts agree that people who are grateful for what they have and their position in life are usually happier. This is something you can practice at home: keep a gratitude journal, call or text a good friend or loved one, or just write down a few good things that you are thankful for every day. Whenever you're feeling down or stressed, go back to those things and people that you're grateful for. That's a great way to put a smile on your face!

3. Get an emotional support animal

If you are frequently experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic suicide, bipolar or mood disorder or suicidal thoughts, talking about these issues with a mental health professional are a legitimate way to get an emotional support animal letter. Emotional support animals can only be prescribed by a psychologist, mental health therapist or other mental health professional. Emotional support animals can go almost anywhere you go. They teach people a lot about caring and responsibility, and often fill a needed spot in the lives of people who are struggling with their emotional health on a daily basis.

4. Exercise regularly

Having a regular exercise plan is essential for your physical health, but it's also important to your emotional health as well. Even if you only have time for a few stretches or a brief walk every day, any physical activity you can perform can work wonders towards improving your overall well-being. Plan on some sort of physical activity every week, and gradually set goals to meet and improve upon each week.

5. Listen to music

Music always seems to know how you feel. Whether it's a ballad by your favorite singer, a driving rock song, or a slow blues anthem, the music conveys a variety of moods. Listening to music also evokes some powerful emotions. Just listening to a few songs or your favorite performers on your way to work or at home after a long day can help improve your emotional health.

These are just a few of the many ways that you can take active measures to help improve your emotional health. Talk to your doctor, physician or mental health professional about any concerns or issues that you may be having, and listen to their recommendations. With enough determination and focus, you can work every day on improving your emotional health as part of an all-around personal improvement plan.

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