This past year has been a historical year on many fronts from bushfires, drought, flooding, COVID-19, loss of freedoms, loss of incomes and even the loss of loved ones; the list goes on.
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For some, lives have been changed forever.
Facing new challenges is never easy and can begin to take a toll on our personal well-being physically and emotionally.
We all have our good days and our bad days, and understanding mental health symptoms can possibly help you get back on track sooner than later.
October is Mental Health month and it's important that we stop and ask ourselves "How am I going"?
It's very easy to be the "go-to" for everyone else, but who do you go to?
There are some signs that maybe things are not going as good as they could be.
Stop and consider:
- Are you getting a good night's sleep?
- Do you feel rested when you get up int the morning?
- Do you find you are withdrawing from things you enjoy doing?
- Do you find yourself thinking about this over and over or feel worried?
- Are you eating more or less than you normally would?
- Are you drinking more alcohol than normally would?
- Do you feel isolated or alone?
- Have you been feeling sad, hopeless, helpless or low in your mood?
These questions are to get you thinking about yourself.
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If you answered these questions in a way that raises any concerns, you must seek help to get you back on track.
So, who do you go to to talk with about how you are feeling and coping in the world?
If you don't have a "go-to", there are plenty of services out there who can help.
It never hurts to talk with someone else who might be able to help or guide you to others who can help.
You can talk to your GP about your concerns or you can contact services that provide phone/video/face-to-face supports.
There are many options available you just need to be willing to reach out for help.
- Headsp ace Goulburn on 02 4824 4844
- ParentLine on 1300 1300 52
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
- Headspace on 1800 650 890
- ReachOut at au.reachout.com
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- Menta l Health Line on 1800 011 511
Gail Davies is the service manager for headspace Goulburn.
