13 + 1 Ways to Fix Your Mental Health in 2024

Omg! I found you a month ago and just listening to you for the first time gave me hope,I started going to the gym but then I went backwards, my 85 yr.old mom lives with me,even though she has no limitations,she just stays in bed and it brings me back down,wish I could have you as as my doctor,it's so depressing,I was always active but it's taken a toll on me😥

I never skip meals. I never drink caffeine because of afib episodes. I don't drink alcohol because of cirrhosis caused by hep c that I was cured of in 2020. Got hep c from a blood transfusion in 1982. I am 70 work FT as a custodian. It's hard. I don't have extra time. I do chair exercises. the hep c had caused severe arthritis so my weight training had to stop. I am in constant pain. I read my Bible and pray.

When I was anorexic, in my early 20’s, I had a psychologist. I described tExTbOoK focal aware seizures to him. He said “whatever that is, you’re doing it to yourself!” He yelled it at me. I went 7 more years without a diagnosis. My diagnosis didn’t come until I was pregnant at 28. My first grand mal happened when I was 31. My last happened when I was driving, causing a catastrophic car accident. Recognize Gestaut Geshwind? This is fun 😒

WoW! You've had some Chronic pain issues so You can relate to people with real MH issues. You've changed your life because you limited your caffiene intake. You have achieved so much more because You limited the time You spent on Your mobile phone. You have improved Your life because You reduced Your alcohol intake, and are fortunate enough to eat three regular meals a day. WoW! are you kidding me, most normal people would benefit from these basic daily living requirements. How does this help people with real MH issues dealing with unexpected negative thoughts, total energy drops, lethargic mood swings, flash backs to traumatic events they've suffered, medication mood swings. Hypersensitivity, Hyper Vigilance, PTSD and so on. How is all this actually helping people with MH long term. How many visits do you charge for your feel good consoltations because that's all you are doing, charging people to leave your consultation room feeling good until the next time they come back. To pay you money that they normally can't afford which is the majority of Mental Health patients.

If you don't want to sound judgmental the word faking has no place and could easily be named avoiding evading whatever. You of all people should know that the stories we all tell ourselves serve a purpose.
Faking sounds like malingering which is quite the judgment.
The dealing with stuff like stigma prejudice and judgment feels pretty crazy making in itself sometimes.

I wish I could apply 8 hrs towards my obligations! I would be happy with 4 hrs

However, not everything works for everyone. This one model of a valid life doesn't suit everyone, and forcing it might be actively harmful. Take the advice, but then filter out what actually works for you.

Why did you have to include the number 13 in the title? Im aware that i deal with "magical thinking," and i try to avoid anything with the number 13. I dont ivent use my phone at the 13th minute at any hour

I'm falling out of love with you, Dr Scott. What about having compassion for yourself and letting your psyche rest and recover?
I'm tired of being judged and told that I could be living my life better.

Given your close proximity to most family members, I strongly advise visiting your aunt before her passing. In addition, please schedule visits with your cousins; your last interaction likely occurred during childhood. The expense of these visits would be negligible.

Yes, The Bible says to pray about everything. No matter what we are going through right now, No matter how impossible the situation may seem, No matter how helpless or hopeless we may feel, We should remember this, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD. God's power is infinite. Therefore, we should have faith in Him, His power, and His love for us. I encourage you to go to God in prayer. take this time to pursue God. For and foremost ask God to protect, comfort, guide and strength you through this trial. It will only weigh on your mind more and more and potentially miss out on the spiritual benefits of seeking guidance and comfort, If you neglect to pray before the Lord. We are to give our grievances, our emotional turmoil, our anguish – to God. Our peace is not determined by our circumstances. Our peace is dependent upon our relationship with God. The closer that we are to God the more peaceful we are. practicing discipline with your mental state to surrender your issues to Jesus Christ is something God desperately wants from you. Do not lean on your own understanding but just trust in Jesus Christ, He is the only answer to all your problems. He knows you completely and knows your pain too and He will heal your heart and will pour His blessings upon you. Now, it's up to you to repent and put your trust in Jesus. Let Him lead you. Strive towards being satisfied with God.
Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Philippians 4:6-7 states, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

especially the first. The cel phone. Everyone is addicted to it

Very nurturing as always
Thank you.

You know me, thank you for your advice I will slowly implement these habits into by week by adding 1 recommendation per week. Mine is with the laptop. Literally, bed rotting with no desire to live. I'm 67 and have worked all of my life…this commenced with covid but not blaming it on covid as this is my fault.

you are lucky to have a wife, family nearby…
body, i am hurting inside all the time..

I seek out information because I "have to" find the perfect answer, be the perfect person. It's a lot.

♥️🙏

The phone screen time … So true. Im teaching myself not to look at the screen too much. It's hard. My teens are out of control with the screen time.

Thank you, doc.