Hello there, HUMAN!

Welcome to HighTidesBog, a space for us to provide informational content about Mental Health. We also enjoy letting our readers drift away into a place of imagination and perspective via our writing pieces (Poems + Passages). Our monthly post will focus on a Mental Health topic to widen awareness and provide additional resources to someone in need. We are all living in this world, and to the surface, it may seem someone is okay, but underneath it all, they may be facing a storm. Remember to always check in with yourself and those around you.

Our minds are our own. be kind to one another.

February 2023 Edition

HIGHTIDESBLOG – a blog about mental health

Our Monthly Editions include the following:

• Mental Health Hut – Informative
• Crisis Resources – Supportive
• Tidal Waves – Poem
• Quote of the Month – Inspirational
• Drift Away– Passages

This month we will dive deep into “What is Anxiety?” and “What can we do to help ease it?”

MENTAL HEALTH HUT

What is anxiety?

A state of persistent and excessive worry and fear that interferes with one’s life may also result in physical symptoms.

Are panic attacks and anxiety attacks the same?

The difference between the two is the length of the symptoms.

For example:

Sam had just bought a house and is jumping with joy. Then suddenly, she was worried, which caused her to hyperventilate; but shortly, not even 25mins and she could regulate herself. She no longer feels worried or has a hard time breathing. – that’s a panic attack (severe symptoms/fast regulation/no prior anxiety)

Rosa is constantly feeling excessive worry and fear about everything! EVERYDAY! One day she realized she had left her wallet at home and started to have trouble breathing and immense worry. She was able to regulate her breathing, but she was still anxious. – anxiety attack (moderate symptoms/slow regulation/prior anxiety)

What can we do to help ease it?

• Stay active – increasing your heart rate can produce serotonin, an anti-anxiety neurochemical.
• Enough rest – 7hrs to 9hrs of sleep every day.
• Meditation – becoming present and fully aware of your thoughts and emotions helps you feel more at peace and capable.
• Deep Breathwork – focusing and controlling your breath helps you regulate your breathing pattern and reduce anxiety.

Remember to take a step back, take 3 deep breaths, and focus on what you CAN control.

CRISIS RESOURCES

If you or someone you know is having a crisis, please do ONE of the following:

• Call or Text: 988
• Call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat

TIDAL WAVES

This month’s poem was inspired by the anxiety birthed from the concept of time. Let’s take a deep breath – inhale, hold for 3secs, and exhale.

“time is a scary thing

we go living day by day

working SOOO hard to get away

in order to value…time

plenty of it is given away

believing we have enough time to waste

but do we have enough time?

what exactly is enough time?

enough time for what?

the fact that you woke up today and are reading this it means

you have time

use your time to live in the present.”

– She Who Lives

Just breathe. Just be.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Nothing can dim the light that

shines from within.”

– Maya Angelou

DRIFT AWAY

Take a deep breath – inhale, hold for 3secs, and exhale. Allow yourself to connect with the passage and share your takeaway with someone.

“Once upon a time, in a faraway land, lived a woman who controlled the weather with her emotions. On those days when she felt angry or irritated, the valley was welcomed with a storm. The valley was consumed by fog on days she felt lost or empty. The valley was glowing the days she felt the most joy. Until one day, she decided to control her emotions to have better days. Granted, not every day was Sunshine and Blue Skies, but she did her best to be present and live with gratitude.

Remember to focus on what you CAN control.”

– She Who Lives

Be sure to check out our March Edition on the 16th!

Where we will continue to dive into Mental Health. As well as wish a Happy Birthday to the writer (ME).

Stay weird and share with a friend to reach our community.

*Disclaimer: We are not Licensed, Professionals. We are speaking based on our personal experience with Mental Health. We do not provide Medical Advice. Always consult with a mental professional or other health care provider with any questions regarding topics you have read about on this website.

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