When it comes down to it - we would love nothing more to be there for our family and friends but it can sometimes come at a price ,either both parties accept your boundaries you have put in place or they become fractured & neither one respects your wishes or they think you are being unreasonable now I know that is really difficult to do as you may have family members who may not be the most supportive or they may be toxic or they could be unknowingly making things worse and a just trying to do what they think is right ,perhaps you have never set up boundaries and you feel you would be causing distress in your family and friends dynamic but as someone who as of March last year started implementing boundaries I can honestly say that it has made a huge difference to know boundaries are in place to not only protect me from unnecessary situations , arguments etc it's also two fold in that it works in every one else's favour as well so that there's an understanding but those around you have to be willing to keep to those boundaries . after all , your personal space is vitally important as is your mental health and everyone's else's for that matters.
Self Love:
Self - love is a state of appreciation for one self that grows from actions that support our physical, psychological and spiritual growth . Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Self-love means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others, it means not settling for less than you deserve .
Self-love is different for everyone: for starters, it can mean :
Talking to and about yourself with love
Prioritizing yourself
Giving yourself a break from self - Judgement
Trusting yourself
Being true to yourself
Being nice to yourself
Setting healthy boundaries
Forgiving yourself when you aren't being true or nice to yourself
Back in June of last year I started my journey , my spiritual journey and I started Usui Reiki Meditation as part of doing something for me , I have done other forms of meditation before but I never got in to it however that all changed when I started learning Usui Reiki and have gone and reviewed my Teacher Certification in Usui Reiki but it has been a staple , a routine for me every morning and night to go off into another world ,close my eyes and escape the chaos - I've also recently got in to wearing Nail polish to take care of my nails better as if you are a nail biter like me because of anxiety it was a bad habit : I had a reason for doing it but I wanted to make a change which is where self love comes in to it .
Self love is one of the keys to manage your mental health better .
Mental illness affects Romantic Relationships :
Nearly half of adults experience a mental illness at least once in their lifetime. Research and practical experience tells us that mental illness can cause a person decreased quality of life , decreased productivity and employment, and even Impaired physical health.
A mental illness--including post traumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and alcoholism can also affect a person's Relationships. There may be no relationship more affected by mental illness than the intimate relationship between partner's.
The good news is that it’s possible to be in a healthy, loving, and long-term partnership with someone who has a mental illness. If this is relevant to you, be aware of the unique challenges you and your partner may face, and utilize resources and strategies that will help you grow and nurture your relationship.
3 Ways Mental Illness Can Affect an Intimate Relationship
The following issues are common within couples affected by mental illness. No two relationships are the exact same, so it’s important to take into context your unique relationship so you’ll be able to identify where you may need additional guidance.
Shame, guilt, and resentment. Having a mental illness is hard enough
