Doctors will help with physical and mental health. Be honest about what you think may be causing the problem, and don’t be embarrassed. Your doctor will have seen and heard it all before.
Ask the doctor to repeat and explain anything you don’t understand. If there are words you don’t understand, ask what they mean. Bring a friend or relative if you’re worried.
Consider regret as an opportunity to learn. Accept your mistakes and ask yourself what you could have done differently. Think about what causes you to do things that you regret and work on changing that behaviour.
Before you make an appointment to see your GP, consider the alternatives. The pharmacist behind the counter at your local chemist may be able to give you the help you need, so you won’t have to spend time waiting for an appointment. Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals, and may offer a wider range of health services than you might think.
When you’re jealous or find yourself filled with hate for someone or something, stop. The only person it’s hurting is you.
Cannabis can cause feelings of anxiety, suspicion, panic and paranoia. Regular cannabis use is known to be associated with an increase in the risk of later developing psychotic illnesses including schizophrenia.
Gossip, problems of the past, events you cannot control, negative thoughts and negative people; time spent on these is time wasted.
Take pride in whatever activity you do. Even the smallest thing will be noticed and will show in the quality of output.
You can use hindsight from previous worries to assess current worries: Did it actually happen? Was it as bad as you thought it would be? Did anything good come of worrying?
You must never give into despair, surrendering to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. This is the meaning of inner strength.