Oh my lovely karate forum members, I felt this was an important topic to raise on the forum.

People often neglect their mental health because they may think that it isn't worth it and that no one will care about you. Or they believe that they are "weird", "abnormal" or whatever else.

How do you lovely people approach your mental health? Do you go speak to someone, undertake physical activity (ie Gym) or go train in Martial Arts, or even whatever you do.

I think the biggest reasons why people don't seek out help, in addition to what you've stated) are because they think they'll get better as time passes, and/or its normal and everyone feels that way now and then.

I bring all of my needs to God!!

EDITS: After reading what I wrote, I took the word, "a" out, that was before the word, "God"...sorry for my typo.

Edited September 10, 201511 yr by sensei8

I bring all of my needs to a God!!

Even though I am not religious (not an Atheist), i do believe there are higher powers and not a single god. I believe that every religions 'god', 'allah', 'buddah' and all the other ones are there. Like humans i see the gods like a community looking down at us.

But that is a different beast in itself and we all would have a massive thread if we had it.

I have many friends that are religious and have sought out god for the help that they need. But they have felt like they could vent but they got no help in return and the leader of said churches haven't helped at all. Because they thought that God would 'heal' them even they turned to him first. Unfortunately they took their own lives because they were always told that god would always heal their wounds whether physical or psychological.

For me I do Karate to help me calm down and focus but otherwise i see a psychologist for the help so i can ball my eyes out whilst talking to them. Because of the zero judgement I receive from them.

Unfortunately my grandmother passed away last night whilst I was on my way to karate. So it made it extremely hard to train, but what got me through was my fiancé and my friends that are like family that I love dearly.

Unfortunately my grandmother passed away last night whilst I was on my way to karate. So it made it extremely hard to train, but what got me through was my fiancé and my friends that are like family that I love dearly.

Just wanted to say, I'm sorry to hear that. Know you have friends here, as well. Sending good thoughts your way.

Unfortunately my grandmother passed away last night whilst I was on my way to karate. So it made it extremely hard to train, but what got me through was my fiancé and my friends that are like family that I love dearly.

Just wanted to say, I'm sorry to hear that. Know you have friends here, as well. Sending good thoughts your way.

Thanks Lupin1! I know i have support here.

Everyone has a way of dealing with personal issues, difficulties or challenges. The best way, is one that is not compromising of health or general well-being. Whenever and wherever possible it is best to push on through until one can think clearly and rationally.

I read (there's something very therapeutic about reading), spend time outdoors by the lake or in the woods, and breathe.

I'm not all that religious any more, but still like to think of spiritual things-- I'm more into karma and good spiritual energy now and making my soul stronger and wiser. When bad things happen to me or I get overwhelmed, I just try to think of it as part of my journey and think about how the experience can strengthen and grow my soul.

I used to meditate, but one time while I was meditating in bed it felt like something jumped on the bed and it was one of the scariest experiences of my life, so now I'm afraid to do it.

Unfortunately my grandmother passed away last night whilst I was on my way to karate. So it made it extremely hard to train, but what got me through was my fiancé and my friends that are like family that I love dearly.

Just wanted to say, I'm sorry to hear that. Know you have friends here, as well. Sending good thoughts your way.

I wholeheartedly agree!! You and yours are in our prayers!!

This is interesting. My training is my way of looking after my psychological health as well as physical health.

I often feel lost when I am unable to train, it is my release, my time where I don't have kids, work, home issues on my mind, I just have karate to think about.

I have a stressful job, we do get looked after after particularly bad incidents, just the other weekend I was first on scene at a fatal car crash, I spoke to someone about it, but to be fair, going training as soon as possible is the best thing I did as I just essentially beat the images out of my head.

To Nidan Melbourne, I am sorry for your loss, be strong.