You have the power to take charge of the monotony of having to stay home. The underpinnings of fending off depression (even if you have a chemical imbalance for which you are prescribed medication) are getting enough sleep and rest, eating nutritiously (and some things you really like), and getting some sort of exercise. The exercise can be a few … [Read more...]
GET OUTSIDE IF YOU CAN TO LIFT YOUR SPIRITS AND/OR BRING YOU SOME CALMNESS
Staying home doesn’t have to mean staying inside your home or apartment. It means, as we’re constantly reminded, not to be closer than 6 feet from another person. But it doesn’t mean you have to be indoors. And being outdoors has MANY advantages. So, yes, if you’re a runner or a bike-rider and you can do those things in a lightly populated … [Read more...]
DON’T WAIT UNTIL EMOTIONS SEEM OUT-OF-CONTROL
Feel them coming on and do something about it: 1. Take a few deep breaths. 2. Lie down and rest. 3. Take a hot bath. 4. Put on some peaceful music. 5. Call a friend. 6. Schedule with one of our caring therapists 312-280-1166 - Hefter.com … [Read more...]
THOUGHTS AND HOPES FOR THIS MOMENT IN TIME
Everything is at a standstill but we are still moving forward in time. Make every day count even though it’s nothing as usual and nothing as planned. Give thanks daily for all that you have. This WILL end. It’s just a matter of when and how. Our thoughts are with you and your families. Stay home, stay safe and stay far away from … [Read more...]
A MENTALLY HEALTHY THANKSGIVING
What does the above title mean? What does one thing have to do with the other? Well, here are a few Mentally Unhealthy Thanksgiving situations: 1. You exhaust yourself preparing a big dinner because you think "This big feast is necessary." or "If I don't do it, no one will so I'll do it even though I'm exhausted and can't figure out how to … [Read more...]