~HELP FOR YOU~

Here are some tools and techniques you may find helpful in dealing with the everyday stress you may be experiencing. They may not be for everyone, but I hope you will find something here that will help you cope with difficult life situations a little better.
Please remember, your life and your well being matter too. If you want help or have thought about getting help, care enough about yourself to get the support you need.

If you want a quick emotional pick me up, and suggestions that may have a lasting impact, visit:
Feel good more often and become for effective with your actions

Helping Your Moods


Using Cognitive Therapy. A helpful resource book dealing with with emotions is  "The Feeling Good Handbook" by David Burns. The Cognitive Therapy approach is based on the idea that what we think greatly affects how we feel. If we can recognize when our thinking is "distorted", and apply techniques to combat these distortions, our distressing feelings will subside or disappear.

7 Tips to Stay Positive

Co-Dependence

Co-dependence is a concept that was first used to describe the behaviors of spouses of alcoholics and drug addicts. It has been described as the strong tendency to overly control situations or people or to take care of someone else in a way that interferes with their ability to be responsible for themselves. This term has also been applied to family members and friends of those suffering from a mental health issue. Here is a link to where you can utilize some of some of the tools of the Co-dependents Anonymous program.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Canada

Journaling


Keeping a journal often helps you discover and deal with feelings in a healthy way. Recognizing patterns in thinking allows you to better able to deal with them. You could also participate in our Nipissing Family Blog by making your voice heard or by writing your own blog. See link belowing on how to create your own free blog to share your ideas and thoughts.

The Benefits of Journal Writing

Creating your own Blog

Emotional Relief


Dealing with the uncertainty, stress, and chaos that often accompanies mental health issues is overwhelming at times. Here is some information to help ease the emotional rollercoaster you may experience when living with your loved one.

Anger

Impact of Mental Health Issues Within the Family

Managing Stress - The Relaxation Response

Surviving Trauma