How I have been looking after my mental health during lockdown
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- Опубликовано: 25 апр 2020
- We are all in this together and it's ok to not be ok right now. Let me catch you up on my mental health, what I did to heal when I took a break from social media, and how I've been keeping my mind healthy during lockdown.
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Hi, name’s Aly! Originally from Birmingham, England, I have been discovering the world for over 5 years straight. I am a psychology graduate with a love for Pho and red wine. Whether I throw myself into a novel or from 14,000ft up out of a plane, I look at adventure big and small and say “Let’s do this!”
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Thanks for this. I'm not gonna lie, I may have had a tear in my eye when you were praising the keyworkers. I work as a cleaner in a care home, so I find it incredibly tough everyday when I go in there. I'm off this weekend and I'm pretty much doing what you are, just allowing myself to do nothing and relax. Anyway, great video and I hope you continue to feel better.
What you're doing is incredible, Hannah! We owe you so much! I'm glad your having some time to look after yourself 🖤🖤🖤
I am sad you are feeling this way. When i went through my dark days last year and spent 3 months in a Psychiatric hospital it wasnt the meds or the therapy that got me back feeling like myself again, but was the mindfulness and the gratitude practices that i have put into my daily life. Im a big supporter of those. Im glad they helped you. I hope you start feeling like yourself more and more. We will be here when you are ready to come back.
The reason I've followed you for such a long time is because of your honesty. Seriously Aly, you are so real. I love that you always sit down and share the downsides of life and how to work with them. You are brave. Virtual hugs and loads of suncream from Cecilie 🤗
I definitely think that all the posts of people saying about how productive they've been and how many new hobbies they've picked up is very damaging to those who just can't do that. My first week of isolation I did nothing but play animal crossing, when I wasn't working, and I don't regret it at all. Now I'm feeling like I can do other things and I'm starting to exercise. If I miss a day it's fine. Not going to beat myself up or put.pressure on myself.
Weirdly I think isolation has been better for my mental health. I usually get pretty bad anxiety going to work (at least with my old job, started a new one just before lockdown!) And these weeks at home have actually helped me control that a bit better. Hopefully it lasts even after lockdown ends.
I absolutely agree. I think motivational videos are so important right now but also for us all to remember that we are at different stages of coping and that's cool too.
Thank you. I recently had a full on panic attack in front of my 16 year old son but I thought I was handling everything so well...I'm ashamed and kicking myself every chance I get. I'm not fine. I don't know what to do. I live in NY where the virus is intense right now and I feel helpless. I have to be strong for everyone in my family. As I type this, I'm crying...Thank you for having the courage to share. I will try to take your example and do better.
@Just Jeannie massive hugs to you. I empathise with having to be strong. You don't have to, though. You're human and showing weakness such as crying takes strength xx
It's incredible how smells trigger memories! It's instantaenous and magical, it takes you to that moment and place!!!
OMG, same! I’m in a much better place today than I was, switched off from social media.
Letting your body dictate what it needs is so crucial. Not only now but all through life.
Glad and thankful for you as always, Ally. We're going to get through this. Stay strong and stay safe.
Missed you Aly! So glad you took some time off and got yourself back to a good place. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, we have to normalise talking about these things and being able to admit that we’re not okay❤️
I am at home 😊 getting all the jobs done 👍 that I put on the long finger. My mental health has taken a nose dive. I feel smothered and trapped. Family are invading my space, or so I think. I breathe in and continue, and am learning to take each day in small steps. When I realize that the whole world is in this together, it makes me feel less isolated. Love, light, empathy, hope, and goodness always matters.
Self care is a priority, keep safe xx
RingStingers ❤️
I'm so glad you're much better now and that you listened to what your body needed. I hope a lot of people who are struggling see this video and are comforted and heed your wise words. I'm doing just fine as a caretaker. Your bottle art is great!! Well done!
This is so important, I e been really going through the highs and lows during lockdown to with mental health. It’s pretty crazy to be in this time where we have a chance to fully dive into our thoughts and emotions with no distractions. I agree with what you say about just allowing yourself to feel those things and do what your body says. Taking a break from social media is probably the best thing we can do because of how easy it is to compare yourself to others who are seemingly thriving and being super productive. ✨❤️ I love you so much, I thought I’d say that you are a huge inspiration to me in starting my own travel channel a year and a half ago when I went on my backpacking journey! So you are incredible, thank you for just being you!
Thank you for this video. It is much needed now! Stay Safe x
Thank for this wonderful video, Aly! I'm glad to hear you're doing better and thankfully you realized in time when it was necessary to change something. I also felt not okay, but because of other reasons than the obvious one. I finished my bachelor's degree this January and early up I decided I had to work parttime in a "stable" job to earn my living. So I started an office job in February and it dragged my mental health to hell. I quit this month and I am so happy about it. I will now try work on my projects (fellow content maker^^), do some freelancing and probably work some hours at the supermarket. It feels very weird to do so during these times and everyone is scared..but yeah. It wasn't worth it to get my mental health and my projects eaten up for an office job. The same goes for the ongoing crisis in the world.
Absolutely!! Well done got putting your wellbeing first!
Thank you for posting this. Due to my job giving me stress, anxiety, and depression, (toxic people/always something new to get wrong) I had to quit my job (5yrs at a Fortune 500 company) 2 weeks ago. It's such a relief to be done with it, finally. I was out on disability for the past 3 months due to the mental health issues the job/people at work caused, and I tried to go back twice. The 3rd time, I couldn't, and I quit for my own wellbeing. Being unemployed is unnerving, but not as bad as going back to that job, so I'm working on getting better and finding a new job.
I must admit I am having to up my anti - depression drugs. Been doing quite well for the last year or so on the minimum dosage but this virus and lockdown has made me spiral. Keep well everyone.
Good for you for taking care of your needs as they change!
This was a great video ally, I really appreciate the honesty and I’ve been feeling a lot of these same things
Glad that the time off social media helped you, Aly. I think lots of us are in the same place now, doing what our minds and bodies need at the time. Went for groceries yesterday and didn't feel like doing anything for the rest of the day, so I just chilled. Today I felt like cleaning and doing things around the house.
Thank you for telling us this. I recognize alot. It's nog strange to feel like this. And good to know I'm not alone in this.
Never alone darling 🖤😘
Alyyyy you're so loved!
Not only is it okay to be losing it, it's disappointing that more people aren't.
Thank you for sharing!!! Stay safe and well! Xx
Thank you so much for this ,I really need to hear this .I honestly had to disconnect from my fb and it has helped me so much .days are still hard but all of this was so well said
Thanks aly this has really helped me
Dude I'm absolutely losing it! Lol hopefully things get back to normal sometime soon! ❤️
I hope so too, Chris. Until then looking after yourself. We're here for you even if it's just over the internet, you've got this 😘🖤
Rocket Rush the Rescue Dog and family hope you stay safe and healthy in every way. Thanks for this video!
I’ve only just found your videos after looking for travel stuff. I know some hard men and they tell me they are starting to go downhill fast. Just look after yourself thats all you can do
Oh my god! I do the same with sunscreen it’s an amazing mood booster. Brilliant advice as always Aly. Stay safe x
Thanks for the video, it's been a tough time. I have found that applying sunscreen and sitting out in the sun helps transport me back and I think of all the beaches and hikes and traveling to sunnier places, there's just something about the smell of sunscreen. Thinking about what my first trip will be after this is all over is also helping me a lot. Reminding myself that, even though I can't go anywhere right now, this is only temporary.
Yes, it's okay to not be okay xx
I've found myself near tears some days. It's difficult not to cry in front of my daughters. My mental health is suffering, but so is my physical health. I've put on weight because I'm a stress eater. I need to cut out the crap, but it's not an easy task. I've tried to take up journaling again, but I'm terrible at it.
On the other hand, I've been brushing up on my Italian as I rarely speak/read/write/hear it these days. What's helped is that my 10-year-old daughter is learning Italian because she's exempt from following English at school (not now, obviously, as schools were closed), but she's been diligently doing her lessons daily. We're both doing it through Duolingo, even if it is a crap method 😂
As for taking a day or two to not do anything... yeah, that's difficult with a family. I am always doing at least one thing or more a day that's not for me, but for us. I wish I could just take a day off being a mum and wife. It's not possible.
I'm glad you're okay Aly! It's such a hard time right now. Australia still isn't under lockdown fully so I'm still working, with all new policies. But I''ve been a little crafty as well, I've been working on a crochet blanket and a cross stitch. I'm trying not to think about all the horrible stuff, which is a little hard because I was meant to leave for New Zealand tomorrow but what can you do? Look after yourself and Scott! xx
Aww yeah that must suck if you had something booked up, I hope you got a refund! The world will still be there when this is all over 🥰
@@PsychoTraveller we're working on the refund. I'm hoping to get something back at least but it could take 12 weeks to 6 months. I have my fingers cross though!
Thanks 4 sharing, ur my inspiracy
From Malaysian
your doing the right thing xx love from Liverpool
Big love to you too darling 😘
I really liked this video 😀
I’m glad your better, obviously the stress of social media is not good for you or anybody really, I’ll try the sun cream tip, sounds good !! Hope Scott is busy in the locksmithing world ?
Keep up the good work and stay safe.
You too! 🖤🖤
Hello Aly. I know what you mean about the sun cream! When I smell it, especially after a morning routine with the added smells of toothpaste, hair products and toast!, I’m right back with my Nan on holidays in Wales. I’m glad you’re doing better and having fun crafting! Best Wishes 💕
i get your point on how important is our role in staying at home , however doctors undeniably are in the very front line , they face death every day while they could easily choose to stay at their cozy home with their loved ones waiting for it to be over , hats off for all of the doctors , cleaners and law enforcement! , may i say that for years watching you remind me not to give up on my dreams , stay strong
I really appreciate this. I've been stuck in Singapore since mid-March and although I finally have a flight booked for May 10th to return to Europe, it's unclear whether Denmark will stick to its plan to re-open its borders (it's already extended it once). All my belongings are at my boyfriend's apartment in Denmark since the plan was for me to move in after spending the last half of winter in S.E. Asia. But this leaves me without an official residence there yet. All of this plus countless other complications on top of this general covid-19 situation have left me drained and entirely uninterested in anything. I'm depressed and can't find anything to look forward to right now, even if I do get into Denmark. There's just so many other obstacles looming ahead of me, and I don't even feel like donning my battle armor.
I'm going to disconnect from social media and try to take moments to find gratitude. I'm sure I can rebound, and I'm hoping that after some time I'll feel like wanting to rebound.
Much love to you, and everyone else here.
First three weeks of quarantine were dangerously stressful. I needed to found myself things to do all the time to stop overthink the situation (puzzle vel. jigsaw, mandalas, crafts, cleaning), then I started to work out everyday and it helps me a lot. I work out at home almost every day for a month now and see benefits already - to my body and to my mind. I still have breakdowns from time to time but I speak to myself: it's okay to cry every other night because the situation is not normal and I have right to feel down. I'm away from my boyfriend for 2 month now and it seems like forever to me. I've got these thoughts in my mind - maybe it's safe to visit him but what if it's not? Maybe we should meet or maybe we shouldn't? And when I heard on TV a speech from one of gov members that the social distancing will be held for a year or more - I hit the bottom. Now I feel better despite the times I fear about my boyfriend, my job and all the stuff. But the sooner I realized that I have a right to feel all of this shit and to cry and to be worried, the better for me. Now, even lockdowned, I feel free. Thanks Aly for the video, I hope it helps many of ppl out there! Glad you're here
Take all the break you need. Nobody gets mad :)
If there are such things as earthbound angels, then I think you are one of them. Won't lie...during your closing speech, I may have gotten misty eyed. I knew I was fond of you before this video..well that affinity has only gone up. Obviously..you've been missed :) Most of all I'm so glad you're ok. As for me, I guess am just kinda hanging in..literally and figuratively. Some days the anxiety behaves, others I'd like to spank the shit out of it. Lockdowns are being lifted in many states, and in sections of states (like ours), but continuously rising infection numbers seem to be saying.."wait, not so fast".. and I'm basically in that camp. Love to you Aly, and anyone else who happens to see this..whether you're a keyworker or just having a tough time. Cheers :)
Hey Aly!:) I really like your videos! Now I also feel the same... Many times I am not in the mood to be "productive" or anything else...just feel like relaxing and not doing too much but I think it is totally normal now... I saw you lived in Budapest, I guess you moved back to the UK finally. I hope you enjoyed your stay here, I'm living on the Buda side :) take care!! xx Eszti
For free meditation, Insight Timer is a lifesaver! They have categories for guided meditations, different moods/life stages, and a lot of great music for sleep. You can support guides if you'd like but I haven't found any limitations in using it for free.
Glad to see you back and happy that the break helped you! I have too started doing crafts and all sorts to keep away from scrolling. Highly recommend Alisa Burke Doodle it Out course/ class. It's $15 and I appreciate not everyone has the money to spare atm but it challenged me to draw every day and it's very therapeutic. Take care and stay safe! Hugs! ❤️
Funny thing is.. The more I am in lockdown the better my mental health gets.
I've heard that from a couple of other people too! Glad you're feeling better! Big loves 🖤🖤
@@PsychoTraveller Thanks you too! I have taken this time to try and kick old habits and get into a new fitness routine. I have only been doing 20 - 30 minutes a day so far. There is plenty of free content on instagram for this.
More craft ideas please, they look great
You are very very gorgeous
Everyone is going to be impacted by this event differently and everyone's is a bit unique. People's reality is changing. People are losing jobs and businesses. For you the travel industry has been decimated and no one quite knows what it will look like on the other side of this. Chances are you will be super busy but no one knows how...... it's a crazy time. I'd be more concerned if you did have it all together.
to be honest i have been living like this since i was 12. i feel offended when these things are labelled as activities to do when on mental breakdown. I feel like its common sense to do things what your body and mind tells you to do. Anyways all the best taking care of yourself!
You are wearing that shirt uneven :P
Looking gorges
Don'tv be happy bad things will pass soon
Sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling great. Have you ever tried cutting out caffeine for a week few weeks to see how you feel?
I started drinking coffee last year when I had a baby to cope with lack of sleep. I was diagnosed with post natal depression and anxiety a few months postpartum. I then got a coffee machine and started drinking filter coffee. For a while, I thought I’d maybe developed rapid cycling bipolar disorder or something. My moods were so all over the place. I didn’t think to blame coffee until I ended up in A&E three times in one month with insane heart palpitations and completely over the top jitters/adrenaline (one of the times I’d taken an anti depressant too and the combination gave me serotonin syndrome - a very scary condition that can be fatal).
I felt shit and depressed as hell for the first few weeks without it and then slowly became super calm. I missed the rush of coffee but I didn’t miss the lows. I don’t feel perfect all of the time but it’s much much better, and I definitely don’t have postpartum depression. I’d basically just been walking around intoxicated/in withdrawal for months with no idea!
It’s so normalised but it is a powerful stimulant drug! People die from caffeine toxicity. I lived almost 24 years with no idea I had such an extreme sensitivity. I was lucky I never had more than one filter coffee in a day or combined it with energy drinks.
I would’ve laughed at the idea that coffee was messing up my mood and said I couldn’t live without it (obviously not true as I’d only started drinking it a few months previously 😂). Maybe give it a try? ♥️
"Okay to be not okay.."
This was said by CNN's Brian Stelter..
Lots of people have said it
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