Therapy is doing not just talking...

The definition of therapy is "treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder" or the treatment of psychological or mental disorders by psychological means".

There are loads of traditional therapies but today I had the most amazing day unexpectedly going sailing as a therapeutic activity Navigo local mental health services offer to their mental health service users. Whilst doing it I got a chance to steer the sailing boat which was a great distraction and it was a great team bonding exercise. I only started at a group therapeutic community this week and there were 3 of us went from there so it was good talking to them in a relaxed atmosphere getting to know each other and there was also another service user from another service and it was good getting to know her too. It was so relaxing and  peaceful out on the water and it was the first day this week I ate with the other service users and was open with them about my issues without crying...I find it is easier to rationalise eating food is normal when I'm doing an activity that distracts from my problems.

I definitely recommend activities as a way to manage mental illness..

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