Feeling Low

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Having low mood and no motivation can make you feel lonely, you may feel tired, worried or frustrated. There are a number of things you can do to help lift your mood, try an activity which makes you feel good or which you enjoy. Write a list of things you enjoy and try one each day, as your mood lifts you may start to feel more confident to join group activities.

Be kind to yourself, don’t be angry with yourself for feeling low, don’t criticise yourself. You need to give yourself positive affirmations and be proud of yourself when you achieve something.

Tiredness affects our mood and our ability to think clearly, prioritising sleep is very important. Simple tips to improve your sleep include;

  • Going to sleep at a similar time each night
  • Have a bath to relax your body and mind
  • Before you go to bed take some time to relax, read a book or listen to music
  • Breathing exercises are good to help you to relax
  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed, try herbal tea which has relaxing properties
  • Limit screen time, both TV and mobile phones
  • Try a sleep eye mask
  • Make your room dark
  • If you struggle to fall asleep, listen to music, read a little, have a drink then try to go back to sleep

    • Talk to a trusted friends, adult, parents/carers or try contacting a support service. There are quick links to various website and organisations to help you when you are feeling low, below are some examples;

    Counselling service within college

    The Warren - 01482 218115 they offer a counselling service, women’s service, health service and they have LGTBQ support all for 14-25 year olds

    Lets Talk - Hull 01482 247111

    Lets Talk - East Riding 01482 335451 (this is for 17 ½ years upwards and they can self-refer)

    East Riding Emotional Wellbeing Service - www.humberews.co.uk there is so much information on there that students can access for support and self-help information.

    IESO - Online counselling for East Riding GP patients (18+) www.iesohealth.com

    North Lincolnshire - Healthy Lifestyle Service telephone 01724 298212 or email: nlc.healthylifestyles@nhs.net

    MIND - 01482 240200

    School Nursing Team - text SCHOOLNURSE to 61825

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