Tips on maintaining mental health?

[somanythoughts]

Just a bit of background information, I grew up in an Asian household where mental health isn’t talked about, and when it is, it’s easily dismissed. I keep on getting the excuse “I’m doing this because of you” that it’s honestly starting to lose its meaning. I have to deal with tough love that personally feels like shaming, and I’m not sure whether or not I should bridge that gap. And if I do decide to bridge the gap, I don’t know how.

Like… it feels like emotional abuse to me, but apparently it’s justified in Asian parenting?

[Plantlover14]

first off. I highly recommend finding a group, community or therapist who can help validate your feelings . I’m so sorry you don’t have that support

Things that have helped me although I still struggle with triggers

Exercise getting my heart weight up and weights (helps the most)

L theanine, magnesium glycinate, b complex, vitamin d (of course talk to your dr)

I enjoy the Mel Robbin’s podcast about anxiety and depression

Long walks with friends

My church community and Bible study group of women who suffer from anxiety

I haven’t found a prescription med that works for me yet. But I’m going to try another.

If you have Instagram there’s two people I follow that I love. @honestlyholistic and @theanxietyhealer

Sending love

[Hidden]

Hey, I'm from South Asia, and i can get where you might be coming from, the issues one might face aren't taken seriously instead made out to be something that's our fault. Though I would say it's your choice wether you want to bridge that gap however don't forget to put yourself first in doing that, I've made this mistake so just thought of sharing.

[TangledUpIn]

I know what you mean about not talking about mental health in Asian culture. I cried almost every day because of the untalked about emotional distress I was facing when I lived in Asia.🫤 If you are still living at home, is there a chance you can disengage and move out?

[somanythoughts in reply to TangledUpIn]

I mean, I kind of already disengage at home but that also means I bottle up a lot of things and I don’t really have an outlet. So…

[TangledUpIn in reply to somanythoughts]

I totally understand that.

[Downinil]

Hi somanythoughts! I’m not Asian but I’ve been living within a family dynamic similar to what you described.