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.