WHEN TO STIMULATE [MENTAL HEALTH]

Keep in mind that it’s all about balance. Slowing downi is very important , but so is stimulation. We know for example that when we get depressed our metabolism slows down.

So sometimes we need to speed things up a bit. One way of doing this is by exercise , and there is good eveidence now that exercise helps people who are depressed . We have to increase our activity level, and try more pleasurable things, because our brain systems don’t just function by themselves ; they need stimulating . But even here , learning how to activate ourselves in an atmosphere os support , encouragement and understanding will be more helpful than trying to bully ourselves into activity. So finding out of how to encourage yourself , especially when things are difficult , is a key to success.