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Psychological health is slowly becoming more acceptable to talk about.
However, there is still a long way to go.
There are damaging stereotypes about mental health that catch on in society and hinder the progress that could be made. For example, have you ever been told to just ‘cheer up’ when you were feeling low? A common misconception about depression is that we can feel better by just 'thinking positively'.
... The misunderstandings about mental health are not always spread because people WANT to do this. For many of us growing up, mental health has just not been shown to us to be equally as vital as physical health. It is generally accepted that we can't tell someone with the flu to 'just feel better'.
If we are suffering, it takes a lot of courage to share how we feel. We don't want anyone to regret their bravery in opening up, but unfortunately many of us do feel this way at the moment.
We all have psychological health and we can all learn more about it.
Samaritans Healthwatch Portsmouth Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Childline University of Portsmouth The University of Portsmouth Students' Union University of Portsmouth Student Wellbeing Service Grassroots Suicide Prevention Tonic Music for Mental Health Priory School Official Miltoncross Academy Solent Mind Solent NHS Trust
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-46947 762
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The Power of Creativity
A local Portsmouth resident has provided Talking Change with a poem and we are grateful that they would like us to share this. It was written as a way to express their experience with Anxiety.
Creativity gives us a chance to set our minds free. Many people find that what they feel unable to say out loud or even put into any words at all, is suddenly said perfectly through artwork, poetry, story writing, dance, music- and so much more.
... While having structure in our every day lives can be extremely positive for our psychological wellbeing, it can also be helpful for us to find an avenue through which our thoughts, emotions, and behaviour can run wild and be free even if just for a moment.
Being creative has been found to relieve our stress levels, improve concentration, increase social connections, give us personal goals to strive for, and provide respite from everything that may be going on right now (and much, much more!). We can even discover that being creative helps us to learn more about ourselves. Not only can creativity provide insights for our own lives, but it also raises awareness of things we may not have considered before deconstructs stigma surrounding psychological health.
Having moments in which we can set our minds free can be so powerful for our wellbeing. Some of us find the idea of doing something creative as rather intimidating, believing that we won’t be good enough. It is a chance to let all of these expectations go- there is no right or wrong when it comes to expressing yourself.
What creativity could you bring into your life?
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Dear Reader,
The 14th of February is a day devoted to the celebration of love.
It can also be a time of pressure. Many of us feel it.
... It can shine the spotlight on insecurities and worries about our relationships. We may start comparing ourselves to the idealised portrayals we are shown everywhere and identify all of the ways in which we don’t live up to that ‘perfect relationship’. It is also a time that a lot of people feel lonely and disconnected, or are reminded of rejection.
Valentine’s day has a long history, and during the 18th Century, it became popular to exchange small gifts and handwritten letters on Valentine’s day. Today, it has evolved into a money making machine that generates billions every year. It is easy to feel that we must buy flowers, chocolates, jewellery, and go on expensive dates because it is plastered all over adverts, television, social media, and in supermarkets. It is designed to persuade us that we have to find the ‘perfect gift’ to show someone how much we care.
If you feel this pressure- it is important to remember that love has no price tag. Thoughtfulness, respect, and love, exceed anything that money could buy. What you spend for one day of the year does not determine the value of your entire relationship, be it romantic or platonic.
Valentine’s day may traditionally be geared towards expressing our love to others, but why not let it also be a day that you remind YOURSELF OF YOUR WORTH. You deserve love, support, respect, thoughtfulness, care, and fulfilment in life. You deserve to nourish your physical and psychological wellbeing.
Love from your Valentine x
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Rumination-
The emotions we experience were originally designed to ensure our survival and are still just as important today. They were designed to alert us and go towards behaving in certain ways. Picture this- if a starving tiger charges towards you bearing its teeth, your body has to induce fear within you to make you RUN NOW!
As humans evolved and developed into more intelligent animals, able to think deeply, reason, logic, problem solve- we also developed the ability t...o Ruminate, or ‘chew’ over things, over and over, and over…
We can now focus in on those emotions and thoughts that don’t feel very pleasant to us (e.g. the fear and anxiety we felt when we saw a tiger coming towards us). We can live much of our lives focusing in on the past or predicting the future. We might lay in bed and think about something we said 10 years ago, over and over. Rumination feeds considerably into low mood and anxiety and can leave us feeling stuck. Sometimes we ruminate to avoid what may be going on now, asking ‘Why does this always happen to me?’ for example.
It is likely that if we are continuously asking ‘Why me?’ that we still haven’t found the answer to that question. That is why rumination is not problem solving. You can tell you are ruminating if:
-You have not moved towards resolving a problem. -By thinking this way you haven’t discovered something new about an issue or the way you feel. -You don’t feel any less depressed or anxious
But how do we stop? The reality is, it is likely that our minds will always wander and try and pull us in many different directions. And that is okay, it is not our fault. However, we can learn to recognise when we are ruminating excessively and bring ourselves back in control. One way to do this is to recognise when your thoughts gravitate towards ‘why me?’ and replace it with ‘What can I do and how can I do it?’. This is when rumination becomes problem solving, and gives us an opportunity to actually change things we want to change.
It can feel upsetting when we start to notice how much time we spend ruminating, but be kind to yourself. Everyone ruminates sometimes, but learning to recognise when you are doing it too much can make a huge difference to your overall wellbeing.
Solent Mind] Mind Solent NHS Trust Childline Portsmouth City Council City Council] The University of Portsmouth Students' Union Students' Union] University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth Student Wellbeing Service Samaritans Portsmouth Healthwatch Portsmouth Mental Health First Aid England Rethink Mental Illness Mental Health Foundation Time to Change Tonic Music for Mental Health Tonic Music for Mental Health Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Priory School Official italk UK italk Hampshire The Recovery College Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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It’s Time to Talk Day.
Talking can be really hard. Whether we ourselves are facing difficult times, or we know of others who are, it is easy to avoid saying anything out of fear of judgement or adding to someone’s struggle. The worry that what we say might not be ‘perfect’.
There isn’t one and only way of talking about mental health. What matters is being open to it. Even if someone doesn’t want to talk, knowing that you are there to listen can be life-saving. Talking is so ...powerful that even saying something out loud can quieten down thoughts that we lock away inside. The Samaritans are there 24/7 on 116 123 (free number) to listen to you because they know that sometimes all we need to do is talk about it, at our own pace.
Every single one of us has psychological health, yet it often feels like something we can’t talk about without feeling ashamed. Let’s change that.
Time to Change provides amazing resources, with ideas on getting conversations started in the workplace, schools, and in the community. #TimeToTalk
Please share and show others that it is okay to talk!
Time to Change Samaritans Solent Mind Solent NHS Trust Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Portsmouth City Council Healthwatch Portsmouth Mental Health First Aid England Rethink Mental Illness Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Tonic Music for Mental Health Grassroots Suicide Prevention Portsmouth Carers Centre University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth Student Wellbeing Service The University of Portsmouth Students' Union Mind
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“I am Me. In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it -- I own everything about me: my body, my feelings, my mouth, my voice, all my actions, whether they be to others or myself. I own my fantasies, my dreams, my hopes, my fears. I own my triumphs and successes, all my failures and mistakes. Because I own all of me, I can become intimately acquainted with me. By so doing, I can love me... and be friendly with all my parts. I know there are aspects about myself that puzzle me, and other aspects that I do not know -- but as long as I am friendly and loving to myself, I can courageously and hopefully look for solutions to the puzzles and ways to find out more about me. However I look and sound, whatever I say and do, and whatever I think and feel at a given moment in time is authentically me. If later some parts of how I looked, sounded, thought, and felt turn out to be unfitting, I can discard that which is unfitting, keep the rest, and invent something new for that which I discarded. I can see, hear, feel, think, say, and do. I have the tools to survive, to be close to others, to be productive, and to make sense and order out of the world of people and things outside of me. I own me, and therefore, I can engineer me. I am me, and I am Okay.” -Virginia Satir
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We can all spread kindness, even in the smallest ways! Even a smile can change the course of someone's day. See below for some lovely ideas üòä

Ignoring our thoughts, feelings, and emotions does not get rid of them. If we do ignore them, they will usually shout louder. Cultivating acceptance towards our suffering does not mean we 'agree' with the pain or harm that has been done to us. Having a willingness to accept our experiences, without constantly fighting against them, is something that many people find empowering and vital to creating the life they want.
Acceptance is not always easy, and it can help to have su...pport around you. If you are struggling, Talking Change are here to support your psychological wellbeing.
Samaritans Mental Health First Aid England Rethink Mental Illness Portsmouth City Council Solent Mind Mind Solent NHS Trust Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust NHS England University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth Student Wellbeing Service The University of Portsmouth Students' Union Grassroots Suicide Prevention Tonic Music for Mental Health Tonic Music for Mental Health Healthwatch Portsmouth
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We often introduce mindfulness and self-compassion exercises because of the many benefits...
“...when we turn toward our physical pain, we are less likely to be trapped in cycles of chronic pain; when we turn toward our sadness, we are less likely to be stuck in depression; and when we turn toward our anxiety, we are less likely to be paralyzed by it and can find it easier to bear.”
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https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/…/what _happens_when_you_em…
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How true... üôÇ
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‘Using D-E-A-R M-A-N to communicate what you need’
DEAR MAN is an acronym used for a skill based in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). DBT has been found to be one of the most successful treatments for Emotionally-Unstable Personality Disorder (Formerly known as Borderline Personality Disorder).
While this skill is used in DBT, it is a useful skill for anyone who feels that they want to develop their confidence in communicating their needs or wants in relationships. Havin...g healthy relationships has a massive impact on our mental health and wellbeing. However, it’s not always easy for us to share our needs in relationships effectively. We often believe that others should ‘’just know’’ how to meet our needs and this can leave us feeling unfulfilled and ignored, and has a negative impact on the quality and long-term happiness within our relationships.
DEAR MAN encourages us to cultivate openness, honesty, and respect in our interactions and increase the likelihood of having our needs met. REMEMBER that we may not always get what we want or need even if we feel we have communicated our this as effectively as possible.
DEAR MAN:
DESCRIBE -what you need in a clear and concise way.
EXPRESS- Show your emotions in a way that communicates the importance of your request (whether that be facial expressions, gestures etc). This can be difficult if we find that our emotions are overwhelming, but we are more likely to communicate effectively if we don’t become too consumed by them.
ASSERT- Get your message across without becoming aggressive or passive aggressive.
REINFORCE- Explain why your request is really important to you and explain the positive outcomes of the request. Be careful not to make promises that you can’t keep or offer excessive rewards for compliance. People like to feel that they want to do things and are usually more happy to comply when they don’t feel they are being forced.
MINDFUL- People don’t always react in the way we hope, but take ownership of your behaviour. Don’t mirror aggressiveness or become defensive as this can cause the communication to take a turn for the worst.
APPEAR CONFIDENT- You have recognised what you need and if you believe what you are saying- others are more likely to aswell.
NEGOTIATE- We need to consider other people’s needs and boundaries. Practice being willing to negotiate and meet halfway.
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Domestic Abuse Awareness-
Domestic abuse can happen to ANYONE. Under no circumstances is it acceptable. This post talks about signs of abuse as well as addressing some common misconceptions.
Abuse can manifest in many different forms- including sexual, physical, emotional, mental, verbal, and financial abuse:
... Signs of abuse: Sexual- e.g. being forced to have sex or any sexual acts, unwanted sexual touching, being forced to watch pornography.
Verbal- e.g. insulting you, putting you down, telling you the abuse is your fault.
Physical- hitting, kicking, punching, choking, any violence. Mental- exposing you to situations to try and traumatise you.
Emotional-e.g. threatening, controlling, coercing, constantly checking up on you, blackmailing.
Financial- e.g. controlling your finances, making all the major financial decisions, forcing you to account for any money you spend.
Sometimes it takes years before someone feels ready to share that they are being abused. One of the many barriers to opening up is caused by the common myths in society.
Myths about abuse: 1.‘It’s my fault’- Reality: The actions and choices of your abuser is 100% their responsibility. Their abusive behaviours are their own choice and you are not to blame in any way. 2.‘I deserve it’- Reality: It is very common for victims of abuse to be told by their abuser that it is their own fault. You do NOT deserve to be abused. You have the right to live without being intimidated, to not be terrified, and to live without being in fear of being harmed. 3.‘Domestic abuse only happens to women by men’- Reality: Anyone can be victims regardless of gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity, race, lifestyle etc. We all have equal rights to be protected from domestic abuse. 4.‘Talking about being abused would mean I am weak’- Reality: You are not weak. Living in an abusive relationship takes (often years) of strength to endure as well as the self-control to avoid retaliating to the abusive behaviour. It also takes phenomenal strength to share that you are being abused and that you need support.
There is support out there for you. Watch the video below to hear an abuse survivor tell her story.
Links: -Victim Support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/…/type s-cri…/domestic-abuse -Men's Advice Line: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/ -24-hour National Domestic Abuse Freephone Helpline: 0808 2000 247 -Samaritans(free, 24 hours)- 116 123
https://youtu.be/mp4nSQ0o6jo
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Emergency Services and Mental Health- Please share to be part of the conversation.
There are times in life when we need help NOW. Ambulance services, Police, Fire services, and Search & Rescue teams (and more) are vital, life-changing, and there for us 24/7. But who is there for them?
On a day-to-day basis, emergency service workers deal with stressful and traumatic situations. It can be easy to take these services for granted. Many spend years in careers that consistently ex...pose them to events that many cannot begin to imagine. While a lot of people find these careers to be rewarding, the challenging nature of these roles comes with an increased risk to experiencing mental health problems compared to other professions. Even those who save lives every day are not invincible. Just some of the most commonly experienced difficulties by those in ‘Blue Light’ careers include chronic stress, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Despite the increased risk in experiencing mental health problems, research has found that this demographic are also less likely to seek the support they need. But there is support out there.
Mind’s Blue Light programme works with emergency service employees and their families to support healthy minds and reduce stigma surrounding mental health. If you are struggling, you don't have to suffer in silence. Please see links below for resources related to specific services.
Police: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-suppo rt/police/ Ambulance :https://www.mind.org.uk/information-supp ort/ambulance/ Fire and Rescue: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-suppo rt/fire-and-rescue/ Search and Rescue: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-supp‚ Ķ/search-and-rescue/
(Taken from Mind’s website) ''The Blue Light Infoline: (0300 303 5999) Offers confidential, independent and practical support, advice and signposting around mental health and wellbeing. The Infoline is just for emergency service staff, volunteers and their families, to help keep you or those you care about well for work.Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, the phone number is charged at local rates. You can also contact us at any time using the email or text details, for a response from one of our dedicated advisors during the Infoline working hours.''
https://youtu.be/RDuXhBwJaYg
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Mindful Monday-
So many of us live each day without ever truly seeing what is happening around us. Life flies by with work, education, money, stress, and seemingly endless pressure. How often do we take the time to attend to the present, without worrying about the past, future, and thoughts of what might be?
Mindfulness has proven mental and physical health benefits- it helps relieve stress, reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, and so much more. And the best part is that w...e can do it any place, any time. Mindfulness is about bringing ourselves back to where we are right now.
A common assumption about Mindfulness is that it is SUPPOSED to make us feel relaxed, or change how we feel. Although it can help people feel relaxed and calm, it's purpose is to bring awareness to what it going on now, without judgement and trying to change anything at all.
Even if for a few minutes each day, you can choose to come back to the here and now. When your mind inevitably wanders, you can keep coming back. Let your thoughts come...and go.
Try out this short exercise, slow down time for just a moment. If the resource linked below is not for you, there are tons of amazing techniques and videos out there that would be great for you to begin practicing Mindfulness in your daily life.
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The new Close Encounters Project by Age UK Portsmouth helps people who are isolated or lonely to feel connected again – please share 🙂#MadeForConnection

This service was so valuable and supportive to me at a time when I really needed it. It has genuinely changed my life - thank you so much.

I write this to say a massive THANK YOU & to share why I feel Talking Change is a great service.

They supported me in gaining normality in my life that took an unexpected journey.

I could not focus or think straight in my head & was finding it difficult to function daily due to past events.

I spoke out & a close family member suggested Talking Change.

I never had counciling like this before, which created a little more anxiety, going into the unknown.

But I knew deep down I couldn’t go on feeling like I was.

I have finished my treatment with Talking Change & I can say that it has been a positive journey.

I don’t feel like I did, life is as normal as it can be & I feel I have come out gaining extra life strengths.

The staff are friendly, polite, knowledgeable, respectful & understanding.

I would not hesitate in recommending this service.

What worked for me,

> Seeing it through, start to finish, it gets easier!

> Speaking openly ‘to all’ Talking Change, work (HR & boss), family & friends.

> Attempt or try the homework, I found some of it quite helpful.



I wish you well in your journey, you will be in safe hands.



Matt

I would like to say a massive thank you to my counsellor Ingrid. You have not only helped me with PTSD, you have made me look a things in a brighter light.

I'm feeling like I'm back to my old self. I can not thank you enough for the time you spent with me and for all the tissues I used.

I will miss our chats, but as I said I'm a frog and I will keep hopping forward. Thank you so much.

I have just started the Stress Management group therapy, so far session 1 was great. Such a relief to be somewhere where people know and understand what I am going through and the therapists are so helpful and kind! Looking forward to the rest of the treatment

I am so glad I can't write this review.



Talking Change has literally changed my life. I was suffering with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and was suffering really bad with physical "self soothing behaviours". The techniques I learnt in my CBT group have changed everything. I have them all at hand when things become stressful but my life has become calmer because I know there are some things that really are out of my control.



Talking Change would honestly get 20/10

Fantastic service and above all, it is free. First time with CBT sessions and I have been really impressed with the service so far. Would definitely recommend to others.

This service was so valuable and supportive to me at a time when I really needed it. It has genuinely changed my life - thank you so much.

I write this to say a massive THANK YOU & to share why I feel Talking Change is a great service.

They supported me in gaining normality in my life that took an unexpected journey.

I could not focus or think straight in my head & was finding it difficult to function daily due to past events.

I spoke out & a close family member suggested Talking Change.

I never had counciling like this before, which created a little more anxiety, going into the unknown.

But I knew deep down I couldn’t go on feeling like I was.

I have finished my treatment with Talking Change & I can say that it has been a positive journey.

I don’t feel like I did, life is as normal as it can be & I feel I have come out gaining extra life strengths.

The staff are friendly, polite, knowledgeable, respectful & understanding.

I would not hesitate in recommending this service.

What worked for me,

> Seeing it through, start to finish, it gets easier!

> Speaking openly ‘to all’ Talking Change, work (HR & boss), family & friends.

> Attempt or try the homework, I found some of it quite helpful.



I wish you well in your journey, you will be in safe hands.



Matt

I would like to say a massive thank you to my counsellor Ingrid. You have not only helped me with PTSD, you have made me look a things in a brighter light.

I'm feeling like I'm back to my old self. I can not thank you enough for the time you spent with me and for all the tissues I used.

I will miss our chats, but as I said I'm a frog and I will keep hopping forward. Thank you so much.

I have just started the Stress Management group therapy, so far session 1 was great. Such a relief to be somewhere where people know and understand what I am going through and the therapists are so helpful and kind! Looking forward to the rest of the treatment

I am so glad I can't write this review.



Talking Change has literally changed my life. I was suffering with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and was suffering really bad with physical "self soothing behaviours". The techniques I learnt in my CBT group have changed everything. I have them all at hand when things become stressful but my life has become calmer because I know there are some things that really are out of my control.



Talking Change would honestly get 20/10

Fantastic service and above all, it is free. First time with CBT sessions and I have been really impressed with the service so far. Would definitely recommend to others.

This service was so valuable and supportive to me at a time when I really needed it. It has genuinely changed my life - thank you so much.

I write this to say a massive THANK YOU & to share why I feel Talking Change is a great service.

They supported me in gaining normality in my life that took an unexpected journey.

I could not focus or think straight in my head & was finding it difficult to function daily due to past events.

I spoke out & a close family member suggested Talking Change.

I never had counciling like this before, which created a little more anxiety, going into the unknown.

But I knew deep down I couldn’t go on feeling like I was.

I have finished my treatment with Talking Change & I can say that it has been a positive journey.

I don’t feel like I did, life is as normal as it can be & I feel I have come out gaining extra life strengths.

The staff are friendly, polite, knowledgeable, respectful & understanding.

I would not hesitate in recommending this service.

What worked for me,

> Seeing it through, start to finish, it gets easier!

> Speaking openly ‘to all’ Talking Change, work (HR & boss), family & friends.

> Attempt or try the homework, I found some of it quite helpful.



I wish you well in your journey, you will be in safe hands.



Matt

I would like to say a massive thank you to my counsellor Ingrid. You have not only helped me with PTSD, you have made me look a things in a brighter light.

I'm feeling like I'm back to my old self. I can not thank you enough for the time you spent with me and for all the tissues I used.

I will miss our chats, but as I said I'm a frog and I will keep hopping forward. Thank you so much.

I have just started the Stress Management group therapy, so far session 1 was great. Such a relief to be somewhere where people know and understand what I am going through and the therapists are so helpful and kind! Looking forward to the rest of the treatment

I am so glad I can't write this review.



Talking Change has literally changed my life. I was suffering with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and was suffering really bad with physical "self soothing behaviours". The techniques I learnt in my CBT group have changed everything. I have them all at hand when things become stressful but my life has become calmer because I know there are some things that really are out of my control.



Talking Change would honestly get 20/10

Fantastic service and above all, it is free. First time with CBT sessions and I have been really impressed with the service so far. Would definitely recommend to others.