What type of self-care methods do you use in order to stay mentally fit?

SGT David Ortiz-González — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:22:59 -0400

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Sep 5 at 2016 2:34 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:34:20 -0400

I try to stay busy and continuously monitor my mental health.

Response by LTC Stephen Kubiszewski made Sep 5 at 2016 3:25 PM

LTC Stephen Kubiszewski — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:25:43 -0400

Yoga, hiking, biking and the Y nearby. Two months ago I had a complete replacement and am restarting. I also attend a weekly retiree PTSD support at Madigan Army Med Ctr at Ft Lewis.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Sep 5 at 2016 3:30 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:30:19 -0400

Beer, I am a philistine. Sue me.

Response by PO1 Brian Austin made Sep 5 at 2016 5:47 PM

PO1 Brian Austin — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 17:47:43 -0400

Physical outdoor activity is great for mental health as well as physical, get's those edorphins flowing. I'm also a cross word puzzle fan. I have a couple books of them. If i go somewhere where i know i will be waiting, i take one with me.

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2016 7:25 PM

SP5 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 19:25:00 -0400

SGT David Ortiz-González Sudoku is a mind-active game, and can be played with pencil and paper - no worries about battery failure. Gardening, whether on a balcony or in a back yard, is an activity that challenges deeply. To be a gardener requires one to become optimistic, and to have a view into a future when the plants will be in bloom, or vegetables will be harvestable. Aikido has been a part of my mental fitness regime for many years as well. Lotsa stuff, including beer drinking, as one respondent pointed out, to keep one's mind busy.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Sep 5 at 2016 10:58 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 22:58:05 -0400

Stay well clear of my ex wife

Response by Maj John Bell made Sep 5 at 2016 11:24 PM

Maj John Bell — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 23:24:23 -0400

Coffee and watching sunrise from the porch

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2016 12:54 AM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:54:49 -0400

Something' tells me that Alcohol is not the answer you seek?!?

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2016 8:45 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:45:08 -0400

I use a holistic approach....mind-body-spirit...keeping all three engaged...for mind (reading a good book or working to a degree...I just finished my 2nd Masters...body ( I am a bit beat up...so what i do I throw on a ruck and hike) and spirit (Meditation, Prayer and Fellowship with others)...plus I see a mental health provider regularly...Life hands you ups and downs...getting through the downs can get hard....I have just recently lost a good friend and colleague (Combat Veteran) to suicide...We must stick together and support each other always....

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made Sep 6 at 2016 12:32 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:32:23 -0400

I acknowledge beauty and love. I purge myself of regrets. I reduce my stressors in life. I listen to loud music. I self monitor myself.

Response by CAPT Michael W. Langston, PhD, DMin made Sep 7 at 2016 8:08 PM

CAPT Michael W. Langston, PhD, DMin — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:08:36 -0400

Worship, daily prayer, a daily 0530 3 mile run and keeping my anxiety levels low.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Sep 7 at 2016 9:52 PM

SFC Joseph Weber — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:52:13 -0400

I imagine myself lifting weights and doing push-ups. Then I open another beer.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 8 at 2016 10:40 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:40:23 -0400

Debate and research as a result of being a member of RP. (seriously)

Response by SFC Gene Estep made Sep 8 at 2016 12:30 PM

SFC Gene Estep — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:30:34 -0400

Booze

Response by SGT Charles Cameron made Sep 8 at 2016 1:33 PM

SGT Charles Cameron — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 13:33:12 -0400

I read...books, assorted magazines, web site articles. All kinds of subjects. Both sides of contrivercial subjects, then form my own opinion. I still work part time, so I still interface with the general public. I'm very strong on nutrition, I have a regiment of herbs, minerals, & vitamins that I take on a daily basis. I do watch TV though...we all do, but I am selective. I volunteer, go to the "Y", avid shooter, etc. I get bored...and "antsy" if I sit and do nothing. And , as I am answering this question, I web-surf...Lol.

Response by Cpl Elizabeth Koeneman made Sep 8 at 2016 4:11 PM

Cpl Elizabeth Koeneman — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:11:19 -0400

I read, a lot. I also enjoy logic puzzles and games that make me think.