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Show Volume V, Issue IX THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 21 February 15, 2002 Tips For Maintaining Good Mental Health (Adapted from Department of Mental Health Well Being) Tip #1 Tip #2 Tip #3 Tip #4 Let go of baggage from the past, things you cannot change. Recognize your own self worth and dignity. Participate in support groups, depending upon your need. Take time for self-renewal (medication, relaxation, creative pursuits, etc.) Tip #5 Maintain healthy eating habits. Tip #6 Plan ahead so you can be proactive instead of reactive. Tip #7 Create a comfortable environment. Tip #8 Dress comfortably and appropriately. Tip #9 Get adequate rest. Tip #10 Don’t insist on perfection. Having high standards doesn’t mean being perfect! Tip #11 Practice visualization techniques. Imagine yourself handling situations well. Tip #12 Practice deep breathing to relieve tension. Tip #13 Help create an environment of appreciation and mutual respect. Tip #14 Keep a journal of successes, instructions, and guidelines. Tip #15 Get exercise during the day—even walking around helps. Tip #16 Remember that you won’t be good friends with everyone; accept others. Tip #17 Seek to create solutions to problems. Don’t dwell on the problem itself. Tip #18 Post positive quotes where they can remind you to be optimistic. Tip #19 Be willing to help others, and go the extra mile. Tip #20 Be aware of the symptoms of depression. Seek professional help. Tri-County Independent Living Center of Utah provides services and programs to “enhance independence for all people with disabilities.” Call 612-3215 or visit 705 40th St., Ogden, for more information. What is Mental Illness? By Mary Etta Tubbs. F.L.E. The Disability Forum Tri-County Independent Living Center of Utah Mental Illnesses often manifest themselves as severe disturbances of behavior, mood, thought processes, and/or social relationships with others. There are many different types of mental illnesses. Some of the more common types are: Personality Disorders: This type of disorder produces longterm problems in adjustment. Individuals may be described as being emotionally needy, inappropriately seeking attention, nonassertive, always getting in to fights or trouble, explosive, unstable, or having a problem with anger. Affective Disorders: These are disturbances in mood that are described as profound sadness, changes in eating, sleeping, or energy levels, or even sudden bursts of “feeling good.” Psychotic Disorders: These can be described as extreme disorientation and confusion. Their thoughts and speech may jump from one idea to the next. They may hear voices that are not there. They may display excessive resentment and poor impulse control. In short, their behavior or habits are extreme, excessive, and very “strange” from typical human behavior. Avoidant Disorder: This type of individual is a loner. Others will be avoided because of fear of rejection, embarrassment, or criticism. This disorder is sometimes mis- taken for autism. The Vertebral Subluxation Complex By Dr. Lewis D. Harper Over the years of practicing chiropractic health care, I have come across many chiropractic patients who don’t understand the philosophy of chiropractic and what chiropractic treats. For this article we will discuss what the chiropractic philosophy is and how everyone can benefit from chiropractic care. The main philosophy of chiropractic is that the power that made the body, has the same ability to heal the body if given the chance. The human body is an amazing organism as it can heal itself in a very efficient manner. If we get a cut on the skin, the body has the ability to recognize the damage and heal it from the inside out. This healing process is maintained and controlled by the main control center called the brain. The brain receives information from the entire body via the nervous system. It then processes the information and responds to problems in a controlled and organized fashion. Depak Chopra, MD has stated “The body is the greatest pharmacy in the world. It can create any 2580 N. HIGHWAY 162, EDEN UT 940-4040 FOR ALL YOUR OGDEN VALLEY REAL ESTATE NEEDS dickdixon@att.net Dick Dixon Visit www.dickdixon.org Associate Broker 940-4040 $ 4 66 745-HOLE (4653) 4920 E. 2550 N. (Across from Valley Junction Inn) VALLEY RESIDENT & SPECIALIST |