How to get through a bad mental health day

The folks over at Calm recently wrote a post discussing how to spot the signs of a bad mental health day and what to do about.

“Feeling down is the mental health version of having a cold,” they say.

“We all get a cold (mental or physical) sometimes. It could be more serious (depression or flu) but it’s still a bummer. And most of us try to force
ourselves to push through it.

Some of the symptoms of a mental health cold include:

  • Wanting to stay in bed more than usual
  • Small tasks feel overwhelming
  • General mood is “ugh”
  • You can’t imagine feeling better

So the next time you feel down,
take care of yourself like you’d nurse a cold:

  • Rest & hydrate.
  • Listen to your body’s needs.
  • Let your heavy feelings flow through (and eventually) out of you.”

Need something to get you started getting unstuck? Check out the RAIN Mindfulness Practice.