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How to you continue to take care of your mental health?
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 218684"><p>Over the years, husband and I have encorporated a variety of "tools" to help us cope with a life complicated by having a difficult child in the home in addition to my struggles with headaches, etc.</p><p> </p><p>I've made use of my own therapist and from time to time, husband and I have seen a counselor. I agree, that regular exercise is wonderful. It really helps to keep the body and mind relaxed. husband and I take time for each other and try to go on a date night once a week. I also make sure I take a little time for myself each week. </p><p> </p><p>Some things to consider:</p><p>I would consider doing whatever you can to 1) Get regular "alone" time with your spouse. One a week or twice a month minimum. Hire a babysitter and go out. Even if it is just for 1.5 hours...do it. 2) Can you get a "mother's helper" once in awhile? Perhaps a reponsible middle school student can come for an afternoon or for one hour a week and give you a little relief. </p><p> </p><p>Is there an exercise class you could try? Do you have a friend that would like to lose weight? I would consider adding some more exercise to your week.</p><p> </p><p>How old is your child? We had lots of luck with a book called 123 Magic when our child was younger. The idea of logical consequences is also very good...there is some good information on the internet about it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 218684"] Over the years, husband and I have encorporated a variety of "tools" to help us cope with a life complicated by having a difficult child in the home in addition to my struggles with headaches, etc. I've made use of my own therapist and from time to time, husband and I have seen a counselor. I agree, that regular exercise is wonderful. It really helps to keep the body and mind relaxed. husband and I take time for each other and try to go on a date night once a week. I also make sure I take a little time for myself each week. Some things to consider: I would consider doing whatever you can to 1) Get regular "alone" time with your spouse. One a week or twice a month minimum. Hire a babysitter and go out. Even if it is just for 1.5 hours...do it. 2) Can you get a "mother's helper" once in awhile? Perhaps a reponsible middle school student can come for an afternoon or for one hour a week and give you a little relief. Is there an exercise class you could try? Do you have a friend that would like to lose weight? I would consider adding some more exercise to your week. How old is your child? We had lots of luck with a book called 123 Magic when our child was younger. The idea of logical consequences is also very good...there is some good information on the internet about it. [/QUOTE]
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