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Talking about sex or the sexual disorders has been a big taboo. People are hesitant to discuss it, especially when it comes to disorders. People with sexual dysfunction often feel embarrassed and are afraid to talk about it to others or even avoid seeking help.

There could various physical as well as psychological reasons that could cause sexual disorders. A few of them are:

• Neurological disorders
• Alcoholism
• Drug Abuse
• Heart diseases
• Diabetes
• Liver or kidney failure
• Intake of medication like antidepressants
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Strained relationship
• Sexual abuse
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Trauma
• Mental health disorders like depression
• Pressure to perform sexually

These disorders are common and it is always better to take proper treatment before things go out of hands. Some of the common disorders in men are:

Erectile Dysfunction

Inability to get an erection or to maintain the same is what erectile dysfunction refers to. Apart from the narrowing of blood vessels in the penis, diabetes or hormonal imbalances, there could be various mental health issues that could cause this problem. The stress to please the partner or maybe the lack of interest in sex could also the add-on.

The therapy would focus on how to reduce the anxiety of the intercourse. A past incident could continue to impact the person. The therapist would encourage the person to deal with the stress of the same.

Ejaculation Problems

When it comes to ejaculation problems in men, there could be three scenarios. First, where there the ejaculation is too quick during the intercourse, like before or within one minute of penetration. The average time for the same is around 5 minutes.

Second, when there is a delay or being unable to ejaculate during intercourse.

And lastly, retrograde ejaculation, where the sperms instead of passing through urethra go back inside the bladder. There would be either no or less semen, but the orgasm would be still experienced.

The therapy would focus on behaviour alteration. The partner could also be involved, who would help the man to stretch the stimulation for the longer duration. The major reasons for ejaculation problems are psychological factors like stress and trauma. In certain cases, there could other medical conditions.

Loss of interest in Sex

The person could be losing interest in sex or any kind of sexual fantasies. It could be due to stress, anxiety or an unstable relationship.

During the therapy, the therapist would make the client focus on their approach towards the sex and would try to help them figure out how and why it started. If there is any relationship problem, that would also be discussed through couple counselling. Apart from that keeping a journal of the sexual thoughts or fantasies could also be suggested.

Dyspareunia

The person is basically experiencing pain or facing difficulty during intercourse. It is caused due to the physical problem in males and consulting other medical professionals like a urologist is preferred.

Sexual intimacy is an important part of building a relationship and developing a bond between two people. Its lack may lead to an unhealthy relationship and distancing two people. There are signs where you would need to look into the matter seriously and seek professional help. One of you might be dissatisfied with your sex life and you both are losing the touch because of the same. Your sex life might be causing arguments and causing disappointment.

Apart from physical examination, there could be relationship counselling or psychosexual therapy that could help you deal with a problem as well as come out of it.

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, has affected approximately 57 million people in our country. This is equal to 18 % of the people affected by depression across the globe, according to WHO.
Recently, a lot of celebrities have opened about their mental health struggles and have shared ups and downs of their journey. And this has encouraged common people to come out and talk about the issues they are facing.
But still, a lot of myths prevail about the illness.

Everyone suffers through depression at some or the other point in life

A lot of people, still, take depression as a normal situation, whereas it is a proper clinical disorder. They often compare it with sadness or circumstantial stress, which is not the case. A lot of studies show that depression is not only the disproportion of the chemicals in our brain, but it also has other components like hormonal imbalances, shrinking and inappropriate wiring of brain cells, etc.

Only trauma causes depression

Certain awful and excruciating events often cause depression. A breakup or a divorce, loss of job, death of a loved one may leave you sad and empty for some time, but anything more than two weeks needs to be checked with a professional. You may require medication or counselling or a combination of two to improve your mental health. A depressed person often loses interest in daily life activities, there is the decrease in self-esteem and an increase in the feeling of worthlessness. In situations of post-partum depression or high functioning depression, there is no negative or traumatic event around the victim.

Depression is genetic

There are studies that show that there are chances that if your parents had a history of depression you are more likely to get it. But the significance of the same hasn’t yet been proved. You can always concentrate on the factors that you can manage, instead of worrying.

Pills will solve the problem

Depression does not get cured in a day. It’s not as simple as popping a pill one day and the next day life would turn into rainbow and butterflies. It takes a few weeks before the antidepressant starts showing its effect. Moreover, it totally depends on the professional if he feels the need to prescribe the medicine or not. There are people who opt for psychotherapies to deal with depression. Also, a combination of medicine and psychotherapy is considered to be most effective, when it comes to curing depression.

Exercise and a good diet will cure depression

Surely, a good diet and a regular workout session are beneficial for a good mental health. But believing that including a balanced nutrition diet and a 30 minutes running could cure depression is false.

Medications continue throughout life

A treatment for depression varies from person to person. First of all, not every person going through depression needs medicine. Secondly, it totally depends on your customized treatment plan, that for how long you need to consume the pills.

A depressed person is always negative

When people think about a depressed person, they imagine a person totally confused and crying. They could never imagine a person with favourable situations in life, who looks organized and in control of emotions could be going through depression. Dysthymia or as we know it high functioning depression is a situation where a person could have a great career, perfect relationship and posts happy Instagram pictures and could be the most popular amongst friends. This is a kind of persistent situation which could later lead to major depression if remain untreated.

Talking about depression still continues to be a stigma in our society. Just like any other illness, this can also be cured if sought help at the right time. Talk about your mental health and encourage people around you to talk about theirs.

Do you think you or anyone you know is depressed? Do you need help for the same? Get in touch with us!

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When we ideate about our perfect partner, we all have a list of traits that we expect he/she possesses. We want our partner to be caring, attractive, and intelligent and loved by our friends and family.

But ending up with someone who is kind of a narcissist is a total nightmare. An emotionally abusive relation might not leave scars on the victim’s body, but it leaves the person traumatized. He/ she may suffer from various mental health issues like depression, PTSD, anxiety attacks later, if not immediately.

Following are some red flags of a toxic relationship:

Always worried about your partner’s mood swings

You are constantly walking on eggshells so that you do not upset your partner. You feel one moment he/she is treating you like a queen/king and the very next he ends up arguing with you.

Your partner threatens you to leave

Your partner always threatens you to break up whenever you both argue. You find yourself constantly worried about your relationship ending rather than enjoying time with your partner.

Too many restrictions

Your partner forces too many restrictions on you. He tries to control your life and tries to limit your social circle. He often disapproves of your opinions and friendships. He would even say ill words about your friends and family.

Emotional Unavailability

Your partner has no interest in your life and the things that bring your happiness. You have no real emotional support from his side. In case of arguments, he drags the matter for days and does not make any effort to sort things out.

You are apologizing

Whenever there is an argument, you are the one who is always apologizing, even when there is no fault of yours. He blames you for any disagreement and you feel manipulated by him in most situations.

Cannot take criticism

Your partner never accepts his shortcomings. There is never a healthy discussion, but always an argument with him. Even if he accepts his mistakes and apologize, he would end up repeating his mistakes.

Holds back affection and sex

He would stop showing his love and affection towards you and constantly bring you down. Withholding sex is another sign to consider. This might not seem to be harmful or abusive, but it surely affects when experienced constantly for a longer duration.

Avoid meeting or communicating

Your partner would avoid your calls or texts, but will probably be actively communicating to everyone else. He would also be active on various social media platforms. Even if he meets you, he would avoid talking and would rather focus on sex or would keep himself occupied with some or the other thing.

Hides the relationship

Your partner does not accept you publically. He avoids going out with you. He might be deleting your comments from his social media posts or un-tagging himself from your posts.

The above are some signs that clearly depict an unhealthy relationship. Can you relate to these? Do you feel trapped? If yes, it’s time for you to get yourself back.

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With the incidence of Singer Demi Lovato being hospitalized due to a Drug overdose, there is a need to discuss Substance Abuse and some of the important things that we need to keep in mind.

What is substance use/ Abuse Disorder?

Substance use disorder is when you use any one or more drugs that are under the 10 classes of drugs that will lead to your health issues, problems at school, work or home. The drugs include alcohol, sedative and anti-anxiety drugs, cannabis, marijuana, caffeine, Hallucinogens like LSD, Inhalants like paint thinner, Opioids, stimulants, Tobacco etc. More importantly, this involves behavior patterns in which you continue to use a substance in spite of having problems that are caused by using it.

The drugs abused could be legal or illegal for use and could also have an accepted medical use. These substances will all affect the reward system of your brain and produce pleasurable feelings. The activation is strong enough for you to intensely crave the substance. You will start to neglect your daily activities to find and use the drug.

When should your alarm ring?

• Inability to control your use of the substance
• You cannot meet your social obligations due to substance use
•  usage of the substance in physically dangerous situations
• You show physical signs of dependence or use
•  consuming the substance in larger amounts and time that was initially planned.
• You want to cut down or stop the use of the substance and fail every time.
• Your interpersonal relationships are strained due to the use of the substance.
• You continue to use the substance despite knowing the ill effects
• Need for more quantity of the same substance to feel the desired effect
• You have unpleasant physical effects when you stop the usage of the substance

How do you help someone or yourself from Drug Abuse Disorder:

Stay away from the Drug community

Most often people who do drugs have a group that they reach for when they do such gatherings around drugs. In a culture where doing drugs has become a part of your social milieu especially if you are a teenager/youngster, it is most essential to take a step away from the friend who suggests you any form of the drug just for fun. You do not have to “Fit-in” when you don’t want to. Remember Drugs should never become your pass-time and also there are no friendly drugs. Fear them!

Get Creative

Find creative ways to manage your boredom. Join groups that match your interests,i.emeet people who are in sync with the things that make you passionate. Replace your night get together’s on Friday nights with a visit to a trekking club, music club, book writing club, or anything that can interest you. Do not do drugs just to make your day good!

Share with Closed ones

If you feel that you are already under the influence of some kind of drug, find help from your friends and family members. There is no shame in seeking help for your weaknesses unless you want to end up on the road without assistance being taken to the hospital without your consent. The ability to admit where you are wrong and what needs improvement is the sign of strength and that will help you grow under all circumstances.

Don’t lean on drugs when under stress

If you are dealing with unpleasantness in your life, there are more chances of falling into the trap of being an addict. But this is exactly the time you should refrain yourself from any kind of drug at all cost. When you do drugs during extreme emotional turbulence, your brain associates with such kinds of emotions. Whenever you face such emotions your brain will tell you to do more of the drugs to avoid the unpleasant or to increase the euphoric feelings. The irony is emotions and situations will always be dynamic and hence you will always reach out for the drugs.

Meet a therapist

If opening up to a close friend or family member is too much work, take an appointment with a Psychologist to reach to the core of your problems. People generally get addicted because of underlying emotional problems which remain unresolved in their unconscious.

GET HELP BEFORE IT GETS LATE!

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There could be several reasons which make one relocate to a new city. It could be a college, career opportunity, moving in with your spouse or anything else, which could be stressful. Here are some quick tips that could help you to make the transition a little easier:

Do a thorough research about the city

Exploring a little bit about the city before relocating is always a good option. You can connect to local guides to get a basic idea about the place. This will make it easier for you when you actually move by not making you feel alienated.

Make use of Google Maps

A Google map is of great help when it comes to discovering about a new place. It not only helps you to find ways but also shows various restaurants, saloons, etc.

Go through Travel Blogs and Vlogs

Travel blogs and vlogs are one of the trending things at present. Through these, you can learn a lot about the city you are moving in. Watch various YouTube videos and read the blogs that can give you a better picture of the places you can check out there on your weekends.

Check out the necessities

Locate nearby grocery stores, drug store, and food joints. Cover short distances, exploring different roads every other day and take a note of the places. You can also make your own landmarks to remember the routes.

Communicate with neighbors

Introduce yourself to people in and around your locality. Invite them over to your place. Get their advice and tips about the city.

Attend social events

Sign up for local events through various social networking sites, like Facebook and attend the events. This would give you a better picture of the culture and people of your new city.

Join some hobby class

You can always join a gym, an art and craft class or any other hobby class of your choice. This is a great way to socialize and make new friends in a new place.

Organize your home

An organized and clean home is necessary for the well-being of everyone in the home. It lets you find things easily and it looks pleasing. This keeps you relaxed. You can keep decorative items which will give you a familiar vibe, in a new set up.

Keep Emergency Contacts Handy

You can keep a few contacts noted in case of an emergency. It could of a colleague or a classmate or a neighbor.

Learn the basics of the local language of the area

Getting familiar with the language used at the place could make your life easier. You can communicate better with the locals and feel more connected.

Keep your Calm

Relocating is not easy and it takes time for one to adapt to the new environment. Do not be in a rush. Give yourself time for the same and keep calm.

Some things Can permanently Change your Life! In the Fable, The Red Shoes, a very young girl dreams of a pair of pretty red shoes. There is a blind woman who loves her and cares for her. She tricks the blind woman into buying her these beautiful pairs. She loves these red shoes and gave more importance to them than other important immaterial things in her life and as it happens in Fables, karma is watching it all. The shoes get stuck in her feet permanently and she is forced to dance without stopping. She had to keep on dancing until she almost dies of starvation and exhaustion!

In real life, we often do the same. We follow the things that we think will make us happy oblivious to the dangerous path that it may lead us to.

A recent study found that people who experience satisfaction from their jobs are not the ones in fancy offices but the ones who approach their work as their calling. It could be the Job of a menial labor as well.

Take note of these few habits to have a more meaningful and fulfilling Life:

Stay away from Toxic People

Negative people will erode the quality of your life tremendously. These people will be very unhappy with you when you decide to stay away from them, nevertheless stay away! Avoiding their influence will be worth the cumulative effect of years they will have on you. Each time you find your blood boil out of anger towards a co-worker or family member who is toxic, remember someone who helps you in making your life more peaceful.

Do not use Phone, laptop or Tablet before sleeping

This habit harms your productivity and sleep in a big way. The blue light from these devices plays an important role in altering your energy level, mood and the quality of sleep. The morning sunlight contains huge proportions of this blue light which stops production of sleep-inducing melatonin and hence you feel alert. The concentration of this blue light reduces as the day progresses. Hence, you feel sleepy.

When you watch Netflix lying on your bed, this blue light is emitted right into your face which interferes with your ability to fall asleep. Try to avoid all kinds of devices after dinner. Television is okay if you sit far apart from the screen.

Be grateful of “Now”

If you want to be peaceful and happy, being grateful for whatever you have is a fundamental tool. Wealth, cars, glamour will not bring happiness. The happiness you get from owning something is Temporary, you will crave for more and more. If you cannot afford a Champagne and caviar, you can still enjoy a full meal. If you are not able to appreciate the life you already have, you will not be able to appreciate the “Great Life” that you aspire to get. “

Your life will be an endless wait to reach a destination which you will never arrive at.”

Things are not always like you think them to be

This thing goes hand in hand with appreciating the “Now”. Don’t compare your life to that person on Facebook who you believe has a perfect life. They might also be trying to deal with a lot in their personal and professional lives behind the doors. The perfection that you see could be a Mirage. A trouble you are currently facing in life might turn out to be a good thing in the long run. Hence, stop trying to be omniscient; you are not a fortune teller. Always be open to possibilities that life has in store for you.

Start, even though you might fail

Writers spend unlimited hours brainstorming and writing pages after pages about ideas, plots, and characters which they are aware that they would never include in the final book. Ideas need time to develop. You have to give your ideas some time because great ideas take time to evolve. Don’t try to b perfect!

Jodi Picoult said, “ You can edit a bad page, but you can’t edit a blank page.”

Organise Yourself

This is a very important tool for being productive. The common perspective is that there a scarcity of Ideas, whereas in reality, spare time is a scarce thing. You seldom have enough spare time and still, spend so much time not being organized. Stop touching things 3-4 times and tossing them from here to there. Have a physical space for all important things that you need to respond to whenever you get some time rather than scanning a stack of documents.

Do things that remind you of who you are

We aspire to that coveted new term that is around called ‘Me time”, But what is that “me time”? It is that time slot you reserve for yourself to do the things that you want to do most authentically. This is the time when you take off all your masks and just be yourself. Dance on the tune of your favorite numbers at top volume, go for a run with a close friend. These moments will rejuvenate you!

Be a “No Man”

Even if you have not watched the famous movie “Yes Man” it is not a big loss because you have to be a “No Man”. Research shows that if you fail to say No and are more prone to say Yes to all requests that are forwarded your way, you will experience more stress, burnout, and even depression. You will lose your self-control eventually. Say “No” when you have to instead of using phrases like “I don’t think so” or “ I am doubtful of” etc. If you say NO to a new commitment, you give honor to your existing commitments. Remind yourself to say NO so that you can increase your self-control and prevent the negative effects of Over-commitment.

Make realistic goals

Big, aspirational goals can be very inspiring until you realize that it is not practically possible. At this stage when you fall short of achieving these goals you are completely disappointed and guilty. It is good to set goals that push your limits and challenge your abilities as long as you are within the bounds of reality.

We are an accumulation of our daily habits hence, choose them carefully. Cultivate habits that take you in the right direction!

Also, read our blog on being CALM

This is a Circadian Rhythm related sleep disorder. Circadian Rhythm is also known as your sleep/wake cycle that is the 24 hours clock that works internally in your body. This rhythm is cycling between your sleepiness and alertness at regular intervals.

A shift work sleep disorder is associated with insomnia, excessive sleepiness and affects people who work hours extend beyond regular work hours and overlaps with the typical sleep time. There are different kinds of manifestations of shift work sleep disorder depending on shift work schedules like intermittent, permanent, or rotating shifts of work hours.

For most of you, the energy level will dip around the middle of the night between 2 am to 4 am which is the period of deep sleep and post lunch around 1 pm and 3 pm when you generally crave for a post-lunch nap. Although, these periods could vary a bit if you are a Night-owl or a Morning-person.

 It is important for you to get treated if you think you are suffering from Shift work disorder. To find out, here are a few symptoms:

a)You feel drowsy when you are at work or out with your family for social engagements or during your “off-time”.

b)You are often unproductive at work and it is difficult for you to think quickly or make good decisions.

c) It is difficult for you to sleep when you are off your work and are supposed to sleep.

d) You cannot sleep for seven to nine hours at a stretch and often wake up very soon.

e)You have a disturbed sleep and wake up quite a number of times during sleep

f) Feel irritable and moody

g) Your work and sleep schedule has created a lot of trouble in your interpersonal relationships.

Here are a few things you can do to adjust easily:

For night Shifts –

Keep your sleep and wake time same even on the days that you have off. This will help regulate your circadian rhythm, improve the quality of your sleep and will help you be alert during your work hours.

For Rotating Shifts

a)Try to rotate your shift timings clockwise which is shift from a day to an evening to a night shift and not the other way round or without any pattern.

b)When you are about to start a new shift, start adjusting to it gradually. Start three days prior to the new shift date and delay your sleep and wake up time an hour or two each day according to the new schedule.

Some tips to sleep better during the day:

a)Wear dark glasses while you are on your way back home as light has an alerting influence on your circadian rhythm.

b) Use dark light and noise blocking curtains in your bedroom

c)Keep your bedroom as quiet as possible. You can use a white noise machine or a fan to block out sounds too. Try using earplugs as well!

d)Inform your family members about the time when you want to sleep undisturbed. You can also use a ‘do, not disturb-sleeping’ sign on the door

e) Keep the temperature in your bedroom cool.

f) Limit your caffeine consumption as it stays in your body for many hours. Drink caffeine 6-7 hours before you go to sleep.

g)Do not drink alcohol before going to sleep. Alchohol can make you fall asleep but it will make you wake up earlier. You will also have a disturbed sleep eventually with regular consumption.

Sometimes, sleep disorders if left untreated results in other more serious disorders and eventual burnout. If you feel that your sleep problems are not manageable at your personal level, please seek help from a Professional.

Work is as important as ‘NON-work’i.e, Rest!  What do you do when you are not doing any work is very essential to transform your life. A lot of stuff is disrupting your workplace like the change in demography, globalization, technology, automation etc. But this force of Nonwork is also one major factor for disruption of your workspace and a hindrance to your performance.

If you look back in history, you will find that the most creative scientists, thinkers, authors, and politicians were very serious about ‘REST’.Times have changed from what used to be when Einstien or Morrison lived and your day job is completely different than theirs, you can still pick up lessons from their lives and practice.

You should start practicing rest before you have a burnout; if you are already there, still it is a good time to take this seriously and apply strategies that could enable you to Rest. Do it before you eventually crash. We cannot be as fit or swift as Usain bolt but we can always apply some of the tricks that could transform our lives.

Here are a few tips to make  your share of Nonwork time effective:

Take Rest as a Mandate

You will not be able to work hard if you do not take rest seriously. Success and Rest are best friends; Do not treat rest as an absence of work but take it deliberately to be successful.

Be Focussed

Create your daily schedule for uninterrupted periods of focused and specific work rather than a day that is full of distractions and unfocused work. By doing this you will accomplish more in lesser time and make space for rest.

Alternate work and rest

If you want to be creative, alternate intensive work period with a deliberate rest period. If you concentrate really hard on a problem, your subconscious mind will tempt you to work on it.

Start Early

You will be amazingly productive if you get to the office an hour early and return back early. Make it a habit to reach earlier than the time you are supposed to reach.

Detach

Leave your work in the office. If carry your work to your free time, you will be less productive and resilient. When you go on a vacation, don’t attend to emails, phone calls etc. This one rule will make you more resilient and productive at work.

Switch off devices

Disconnect to your devices during Rest time. Our world is obsessed with technology and with technology, we carry all our work along with us. Detachment from work is not possible without detaching from the devices.

Take off from work

Ideally, you should take a vacation from work once every three months. This would increase your energy and make you more resilient to work stressors.

Engage in deep play activities

If you want to have a long and productive life, cultivate hobbies. It could be any activity that is not a part of your work and has the capacity to give you the same psychological rewards but in a relaxing setting and without the frustration of a daily job.

Get plenty of exercise and sleep

Exercise will help your brain perform better due to more intake of oxygen. Sleep deprivation is not going to make you successful. In today’s work-obsessed culture this could be an indicator of commitment to one’s job but it is a myth. Sleep with no only provide rest to your physical body but to your brain as well and will also remove toxins that are accumulated throughout the day.

Take care of your rest time so that you can avoid overwork and burnout later.

Also, read our Blog on Burnout

We have already talked about the positive benefits of vacation in our earlier blogs. All of us want to give our best, work hard, earn more and maintain our status as a high performer. But, you must always remind yourself of an exponential increase in productivity that is an after effect of getting out of your daily routine! A vacation exposes you to novel experiences, which has a direct correlation to your creativity. It will boost your physical and mental health. It will bring back your focus and inspiration.

Having established the importance of a vacation; returning back to your obligations is difficult and sad always.

Here are some tips to help you smoothly glide back into your office/ work:

Schedule an extra “Buffer” day

Try to arrive back to your town a day in advance of joining back to work. Most of the times when going on a vacation, you join your work the next day you return leading to a chaotic time at home and at work too. Keep this extra day after a vacation to unpack your suitcases, doing laundry, checking emails, refueling groceries etc. when you have sorted out the essentials at home, you will be much more at peace in office.

Do not leave any loose ends

Before you go off for the vacation, prioritize your work, check for the deadlines that need to be met before leaving and what can wait till you come back. Finish all the incomplete tasks, check your inbox, and update your co-workers in the project about the status of the project.

List everything

It is impossible for you to finish all incomplete work before going on vacation. Create a list of all the to-do work so that you can start from where you left upon return. Having the clear picture of your tasks will also help you relax during vacations.

Clear and Tidy up clutter

You do not want to return to an onslaught of phone messages, emails and tasks with missed deadlines. Minimize the clutter on your workspace before you leave. Organize and label files so that your teammates can easily access them in your absence. Create an out of office reply for email and phone with details of your time and length of absence.

Get back into work easily

Arrive an hour or two earlier than your normal office hours on the first day at the office after vacation. Use this hour to catch up on emails, important dates on a calendar.  Plan your day before you can actually dive into work again. Take the high priority work first and do it one by one. Do not try to do everything at once as it will make you overwhelmed and stressed.

Do the planning in advance so that you can thank yourself later!

Also read our blog Why vacations are mandatory

Working out and exercising has become more of an Instagram Fix. Celebrities upload their workout days and you follow the league. This fashion statement of sweating out at the gym could actually be doing a lot of good to your Mental health as well. Especially if you are suffering from Anxiety Disorders and Depression.

According to Research, regular exercise is found to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and will help you deal with it better. You will also have better immunity and sleep better which is again beneficial for your mental health.

Hence, think twice before skipping your next workout session!

The connection of Fitness and Mental Health

Exercise will boost your self-esteem and memory function by reducing depression, anxiety, and help in alleviating negative thoughts. When you go out to workout with people, you meet others on the same platform which will also reduce your social withdrawal.

Exercise releases endorphins i.e, the feel-good hormones which will calm your mind and relax your body. A workout as less as 20 mins will increase the blood circulation in your brain. More blood circulation in your brain will lead to an improvement in your mood and attentiveness.

Even, when you are struggling with excessive anxiety or depression and do not want to get out of bed, convincing yourself is a good idea as it will help you feel much better. Find out what kind of workout works for you.

Some more ways how it can help:

Good, Night’s Sleep:  According to a lot of studies, the more you exercise, the better you will sleep at night. Without proper sleep, you cannot perform at your best. Exercise is going to make you physically tired and help you get a sound sleep. Keep in mind, not to exercise just before you go to bed as it will make you too tired.

Decrease Tension:  Under stress, the muscles of your body contract, adding to the already strained body. Working out releases stored energy and helps your muscle return to the normal stress. This will help you with various diseases like fewer aches, pains, tension, headache and arthritis and many more problems.

Better Frustration Tolerance:  A lot of frustration and anger builds up from your day to day life, Exercise is the best way to release negative energy from your body. Do anything ranging from kickboxing, yoga, jog, run to feel refreshed again. A study also shows that exercise can be a preventive tool against anger building up.

Better Immunity: When you exercise regularly, you will get sick less often. Have you observed it yourself yet? Exercise lowers cortisol levels in your body, which is fight or flight hormone. If this hormone level is high consistently in your body, it has an adverse impact on your immunity system.

Be more confident: When you exercise regularly, you set and complete a task which provides your brain with meaningful mastery experience. Hence, exercise increases your self-efficacy i.e the ability to accomplish a goal set by you successfully.