How To Achieve Mental Wellness Beyond Just Therapy And Meds

Stay Away from Alcohol

Alcohol is a natural depressant - so it is best to avoid when an individual is feeling down or depressed. Flushing the body's system by hydrating and halting alcohol intake will aid the body and allow it to recover while giving the brain a much-needed break. Alcohol can work against all of the positive progress one is making by exercising, eating well and getting enough sleep. If an individual is a chronic drinker, it may be a good idea to implement a plan to wean from alcohol; start slowly by limiting alcohol intake by one glass or drink each night. The patient can then work up to trying to abstain entirely. It takes practice and support, but it is possible to stop drinking to give the body and the brain time to recover.