What does emotionally healthy look like?

What does emotionally healthy look like?

People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Emotionally healthy people still feel stress, anger, and sadness. But they know how to manage their negative feelings. They can tell when a problem is more than they can handle on their own.

What does it mean to be emotionally supportive?

We would define an emotionally supportive relationship as one where you feel unconditionally accepted and cared for. You feel as if the other person is concerned for your well-being. They care if you are upset, scared, worried, or happy. When you are emotionally supported, you feel less alone.

What’s something you do to stay healthy mentally or emotionally?

These could include deep breathing, meditation, and exercise. Strive for balance. Find a healthy balance between work and play and between activity and rest. Make time for things you enjoy.

Why is emotional self care important?

Practicing emotional self-care is about becoming aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It's learning healthy ways to cope with the stress and problems that are a normal part of life, cultivating healthy relationships and feeling good about yourself.

How do you stay mentally happy?

Self-care relies on increased self-awareness, which can benefit people who are living with a mental illness. Practicing self-awareness can help you to recognize patterns in your emotions, including events or situations that can trigger worsened symptoms.

What happens when you don’t practice self care?

Negativity, low self-esteem, and feeling fatigue can wreak havoc on relationships. All these symptoms of self-neglect can lead you to believe that no one cares about you. The truth is, if you don't care enough about yourself to take care of yourself it's going to be hard to have good relationships.