Can we have some more creative solutions for depression anxiety and other mind problems as lot of new technology meds or therapies out there to practically help an individual , can we have more specific solutions except exercise meditation yoga
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That’s interesting as you say there is a lot of new technology out there. What is the new technology out there that you mean? Ali 🙂
new apps for meditation ,new meds , new therapies , new solutions
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Have you looked to see if there is any research going on with virtual reality with regards as using it for anxiety and depression issues. This is a new area being looked at my all different types of disciplines currently. 😊
what will virtual reality do in depression
The answer to that is, I don’t know, it is a suggestion to you to have a look to see if any new technologies are developing in the quest to help those who suffer with anxieties and depression. 😊
I came across this that might be interesting to read. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...
what exactly are you meaning by virtual reality therapy for depression anxiety etc ?
I have found this that may explain it as it is a very new type of technology being tested for various health conditions at the moment. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...
Read an interesting article about tree bathing which has been practised in Japan for a while.
Limited study evidence available but what there is sounds worth exploring to reduce BP aid mental health ,heart disease etc.
I can understand that you long for relief from your long-term depression jain88, but there are a couple of things to consider here.
One is that it's unlikely that an app, developed by a non mental health specialist, is likely to come up with a blanket solution for depression.
Secondly, an app requires the depressed person to interact with it, and that's not usually effective for someone with true clinical depression. It's only a lightweight aid.
As I'm sure you'll have noticed, depression is energy sapping.
I truly believe that the best treatment for depression is recognising that it is a lifelong condition which sometimes is better and sometimes worse and that like so many other illnesses it has to be managed, not cured.
And the way to manage it is to interact closely with mental health professionals, to try all the treatments they suggest, but to recognise that, just like cancer, or heart failure (for example), you have to live with it and try to fight it, every day.
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what do you suggest is best things to do ?
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I had a Mum with severe mental health issues and my sister suffers too . They needed to be busy - less time to think , boredom gave them sleep issues despite medication which tended to cause sleepiness . Answer for them and many others like full time work is a timetable .
Typical day = Get up , breakfast , dressed by 9,30 am then time for housework , TV , reading ,on line puzzles and surveys . Lunch at 12.30 then aim to get out every afternoon - shopping , swimming , library then evening meal around 6pm and aim for 3 balanced meals per day . My sister does vol work 2 days a week but hasn't since March but sticks to simple timetable which structures her life . She learns Spanish on line via a free channel plus You Tube and will join a class when she can and rejoin her twice weekly walking group .
She gave up work aged 53 and now 64 she manages her life by being as busy as she used to do when she was working .
Hi jain88, I appreciate what you are putting across in your post, but personally find modern technology adds more problems if you can't use it correctly making in my case me feel more useless which does not help moral. What I mean is we are all different and need to do what is best for ourselves , depression can be long term in many people and require change as time goes by. It is merely a health word does not explain how many people actually feel with such an illness. The way one reacts is often part of the illness which makes it difficult to change . Do keep seeking a way to live with your illness that makes it bearable for you.
Hello pleased to meet you.
Please may I advise suggest offer some guidance.
It is worth finding support a charity or an organisation in the community where you live.
Offer benefits looking a therapies diet nutrition and wellbeing.
I recommend looking at more fruit vegetables. Leafy greens, Eggs,Nits Vitamin C in fruits and vegetables.
If eating meat lean Chicken or Turkey.
Fish Omega three types oily Salmon Trout.
Whole grains and wheat bread, Pasta, rice.
Beans Pulses .
Milky drinks warmed with honey.
Dairy products yoghurt with added cultures.
Medidation therapies work best . Have mentioned Yoga, Reika all helpful.
If suffering mental health stress do something about it.
Use exercise use realaxation therapies hobbies interests.
Avoid caffeine stimulants in tea, coffee plus cola, energy drinks. Chocolate.
Avoid alcohol if using.
If difficult to sleep have a routine wind down remove all stimulus.
Laptops an so on plan use a diary to see what is causing problems.
If need to find answers solutions create a list of your skills abilities and talents use these to make you think positivity.
If unemployed disabled or sick then look at opportunities to volunteer.
Look at thinking of aims goals you would lkie to achieve, start with easiest one and work up the list.
Mental health is it useful to know maybe modern technology can help, actually the ways of the Cultures cuisines of certain countries can beneficial.
I have done some research on herbs spices alternative therapies diet, nutritional aspects of those resided in Asia certain countries.
Including how they use spices herbs to help the mental state anxiety.
Chinese medicine is one.
There are therapies such as CBT and mindfullness but you have a serious mentla health problems deep down trauma or other associated.
It can set off triggers reminders further has been known.
A lot of the issues around CBT in my opinion is good for some but not for others.
Using education, knowledge learning what works for you is better and finding the imputeus to move forward with small steps.
Acheivements victories can be small but rewarding.
I do think also technology has a lot of issues problems caused for those having insomnia or other sleep disorders.
Has it is advantages talking to you and those not isolated feeling can be a help making connections.
Some charities in the current situation using SKYPE.
Which does help the web is a useful tool and all we need to do is switch on, if I did not have the laptop.
Half of my life be empty rely on this for everything goods services and lots more.
I hope if I can be supportive any questions please ask me happy to answer.
Please take care
thanx for such a descriptive reply and taking out so much time, this is really helpful.
Hello thank you for reply sorry I can not do that contact you.
I believe it is one of the rules on this forum.
Please what can do is support you here.
I am sure that will be helpful to you.
Please if you wish to could message me if you wish to do so privately using the messaging service.
Understand that is private and would suggest this.
I wish you well
Please take care
how volunteering will help me ? Meditation dosent hve posituve effects on me anythin g so manyy years i tried ,which relaxation therappy will help me ,which hobby will help the most ? alcohol once a week ,have a routine wind down remove all stimulus. whats meanning of thos ?use a diary to see what is causing problems. , means ??,ctually the ways of the Cultures cuisines of certain countries, means ?,
herbs spices alternative therapies diet, nutritional aspects (can u give me details about this ) which chinese medicne is best ?
where i can best learn Cbt online ?
Can u help me overall ?
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