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Mental health is important, especially
during pregnancy and raising a child alone.
At
stressful times the following can be very helpful.
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Journaling -
- Write your thoughts in a notebook
as often as you can. Try to make it every day, but don't
worry if you skip some.
- Don't worry about someone else reading
it. It's for you. Don't try to use impressive sentences,
etc. Just write whatever is coming into your mind at that moment.
- Keep it in a safe place. I have even written disclaimers
on the front of my journals, so if anyone does decide to
do the despicable thing and read it, they will know it's my
mind rambling. Sometimes, the words make no sense to anyone
but me.
- Reread them later. It's interesting to see how one's
view can change.
It's extremely therapeutic to get your
thoughts out of your head and on paper. Therapists often
recommend journaling.
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Meditations and Affirmations
Affirmations-an affirmation is
a technique to manifest desires in your life. You repeat them
as often as you can. Even if you aren't feeling good that day,
to tell yourself you are feeling good will help bring you into
the state you desire. It helps to say them out loud. Here are
some that I find helpful:
- I am feeling stronger everyday.
- My child will be raised to be a happy and well-adjusted adult
- I am more than capable of succesfully raising my child without
the father
Meditation- is an excellent way
to clear your mind of clutter. It can help you make important
decisions, as well as calm your nerves. It's important to try
and meditate every day. 10 minutes is all you need. There are
many different methods of meditation. I find this one the easiest
for me.
- Find yourself a quiet place if you can. Shut the door and
light a candle if you'd like.
- Sit in silence on a chair with your feet planted firmly on
the ground and your hands in your lap, palms facing up. You
may also try sitting on a pillow on the floor. Just get comfortable.
- Start by breathing
- Inhale slowly through your nose and let your chest fill up
with air
- Exhale slowly though your mouth
- Concentrate on your breath
- If something distracts you, acknowlege it's there then continue
you're breathing
- Since you are pregnant, If you become uncomfortable, take
a moment to readjust
- Continue with your slow breaths
- If your mind wanders (which it will) just go back to thinking
of your breaths
- imagine yourself surrounded with white light
- Continue your slow breaths
- Imagine the white light as healing light- imagine yourself
filled with the starting from the top of your head to the tips
of your toes
- Continue your slow breaths
- Sit for as long as you can concentrating on your breath
- When you are finished, say a silent prayer if you wish -
I like to offer peace and happiness to everyone, as well as
myself
- Turn your palms over and rest them on your knees
- Get up slowly
- You did it!
It may help to buy a guided meditation tape. These are very
useful and VERY relaxing.
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