{"id":2745,"date":"2024-05-07T16:27:56","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T15:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rareminds.org\/?page_id=2745"},"modified":"2026-08-10T16:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:46:52","slug":"mental-wellbeing-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rareminds.org\/ur\/wellbeing-hub\/practical-strategies\/mental-wellbeing-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0630\u06c1\u0646\u06cc \u062a\u0646\u062f\u0631\u0633\u062a\u06cc \u2013 \u0628\u0646\u06cc\u0627\u062f\u06cc \u0628\u0627\u062a\u06cc\u06ba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;90deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 70%|gcid-cda4ad62-552d-4861-ac19-bc0028373e46 73%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A lot of the advice here might feel obvious. You may have heard a lot of it before and some of it may be challenging to put \u2013 or keep \u2013 in place because of the impact of your rare condition.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, working towards and holding in mind \u2018the basics\u2019 is still really important. They provide the foundation for your physical and mental health overall.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Supportive relationships &#8211; who and where<\/h2>\n<p>Quality relationships are one of the key supports for both physical and mental health. We often under-estimate how important it is to have people around who \u2018get us\u2019, are supportive, and you can have a laugh \u2013 or a cry \u2013 with.<\/p>\n<p>Having just 1 or 2 people in your life who you feel cared about by and connected to, makes all the difference. These might be friends or family members, but could be people from other parts of your life too.<\/p>\n<p>Living with a rare condition can sometimes be isolating. Finding people to connect to (in person or online) might take time.<\/p>\n<h5>Sources of support and connection might include:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local community groups<\/strong> who provide \u2018targeted\u2019 support, for example,\u00a0 to parents, carers, living with various types of disabilities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Religious or faith-based communities<\/strong>, some of whom can also offer very practical support for families and individuals under pressure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Befriending groups<\/strong> and apps can also be helpful ways to find others to meet up with, or chat online, including if you have moved to a new area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interactive online games<\/strong> played with others can also be a good experience if you have become more isolated for any reason, or are restricted to home or hospital for any period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Condition-specific organisations<\/strong> can also be a great source of information, support and advice. Many are small, friendly and welcoming and you can be involved as little or as much as you. Even just knowing they are there can feel very supportive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You could also try joining clubs or groups<\/strong> to take part in activities you enjoy and meet other people with similar interests. This could be sport, book groups, online gaming\/interest groups, music, games or gardening.\u00a0 Libraries or local council websites often have lists of these in your area.<\/p>\n<p>We have more suggestions in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareminds.org\/wellbeing-hub\/sources-of-support\/\">sources of support<\/a> section.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Good symptom control<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most under-acknowledged aspects of living with a rare condition is how much energy can go into managing or coping with symptoms, or treatment side-effects. Symptoms that feel unpredictable, exhausting or hard to manage can significantly affect your mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Tools, strategies or aids may be in place to help you manage your rare condition but they also take time and energy to keep \u2018on top of\u2019. Some coping strategies or treatment regimes might also be frustrating, interfere with your daily life, or may even be painful to do. Sometimes, they might \u2018slip\u2019, get forgotten &#8211; or you just don\u2019t want to do them. That\u2019s ok.\u00a0 Take a deep breath, don\u2019t be hard on yourself. Start again with what you know will help in the longer-term.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I know I can\u2019t eat certain things without pain. Then I do, then I\u2019m in pain . It&#8217;s not like I forget as such, its sort of \u2018 wanting to be normal\u2019!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5>Online tools, apps and aids<\/h5>\n<p>There are also a growing number of online tools, apps and aids to help you manage your rare condition more simply. Ask your rare condition community (if you have one) or clinic, what is available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These might include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>setting \u2018phone reminders\/alarms\u2019 for certain activities or tasks<\/li>\n<li>practical tips, strategies and techniques for managing certain symptoms like pain, fatigue or difficult behaviour<\/li>\n<li>\u2018food tracker\u2019 apps<\/li>\n<li>\u2018patient passports\u2019 to help you manage appointments and access results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are struggling with a particular symptom, do let your rare condition doctor or nurse know. Even if the reason for it is unclear, it is part of their role to help you find ways of coping, manage it differently, or sign-post you to the support you might need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t give up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Therapist Tip&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.rareminds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/noun-tips-2448957-FBB717.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0517feb2-9fa3-4547-87b5-c8030e5975d4&#8243; link_option_url=&#8221;#&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;gcid-56bff3fb-e765-4a78-b152-15a836421100&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-56bff3fb-e765-4a78-b152-15a836421100%22:%91%22border_color_all%22,%22border_color_all%22,%22border_color_all%22,%22border_color_all%22%93,%22gcid-9cdde9ee-f44a-4873-b70d-fc2d55a114a2%22:%91%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Mindfulness is a very helpful technique for managing the feelings associated with difficult symptoms. You can read more about it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareminds.org\/wellbeing-hub\/practical-strategies\/managing-pain-and-fatigue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Sleep and rest<\/h2>\n<p>Getting enough sleep and rest may be compromised for all sorts of reasons. This might include the impact of hormones, developmental issues, pain, caring responsibilities, or worry.<\/p>\n<p>Lack of sleep or rest can be a big factor in poor mental (and physical) wellbeing for both people affected by rare conditions and their carers.<\/p>\n<p>If poor sleep is a particular symptom of the condition you or your child are impacted by, ask your doctor for help in addressing this aspect.\u00a0 They may be able to suggest particular strategies or approaches that can help.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a carer supporting someone who does not sleep well, ask for help from others to help you rest \u2013 or catch up on sleep \u2013 during the day. Exploring \u2018short-break\u2019 care can also help you cope, and sometimes overnight care might be available. You might also find our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rareminds.org\/wellbeing-hub\/fatigue\/sleep-difficulties-including-in-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coping with sleep difficulties<\/a>, including in children, helpful.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I steal \u2018pockets of time\u2019 in my day, because I don\u2019t get much sleep. I\u2019ll \u2018switch off\u2019 for 15 mins under a blanket, earphones in.I think it keeps me sane to be honest.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;7df83dcc-1bd9-47cf-b9ca-3651c251e315&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Useful links<\/h2>\n<p>If you are struggling with sleep, you may find this general advice about how to sleep better from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhealth.org.uk\/explore-mental-health\/publications\/how-sleep-better\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health Foundation<\/a> useful.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cerebra.org.uk\/get-advice-support\/sleep-advice-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cerebra<\/a> support parents of children with brain conditions. They provide a very helpful downloadable \u2018Sleep Tips\u2019 booklet, as well as a 1:1 support through their Sleep Service.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/social-care-and-support-guide\/support-and-benefits-for-carers\/carer-breaks-and-respite-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carers Breaks and Respite Care<\/a> can also be a way to have some rest and recovery time. You can find more information via the NHS.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Food and nutrition<\/h2>\n<p>This might be compromised for you or someone you care about for all sorts of reasons. This might be ongoing, or from time-to-time. Examples include needing to follow a restricted diet, post-surgery, treatment side-effects, increased\/lack of appetite, or a reduced capacity to absorb certain nutrients, vitamins or minerals because of your rare condition.<\/p>\n<h5>Emotions &amp; food<\/h5>\n<p>There is also a link between emotions and food. If you are anxious or stressed, you might \u2018comfort eat\u2019 or stop eating altogether. Or maybe you have become anxious about eating because of how you look or sound when you do, or for fear of pain or tummy upsets.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of socialising also happens around food. If you have difficulties or worries about food or eating (including how you look, or the need to use certain aids) it might also impact on your confidence or desire to socialise too. Try to share this with someone you feel close to, and ask for \u2018moral support\u2019 at social events.<\/p>\n<p>Some rare conditions or treatments can also make it harder to absorb certain nutrients, including those that help stabilise mood or energy. If this is the case, it can be helpful to talk to a dietician , and\/or a psychologist or counsellor. You can ask your GP or rare-condition doctor for a referral.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>My son was just eating the same \u2018safe\u2019 foods, because he was so worried about pain. The dietician helped both him and I build up confidence, and broaden out what he would eat<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;7df83dcc-1bd9-47cf-b9ca-3651c251e315&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Useful links<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bda.uk.com\/about-dietetics\/what-is-dietitian.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The British Association of Dieticians\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/information-support\/tips-for-everyday-living\/food-and-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MIND<\/a> &#8211; food and mental health\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Exercise and Movement<\/h2>\n<p>Even if you have restricted mobility, moving your body as best you can, in whatever ways you can, can help improve your mood. It can aid digestion, support muscle tone or flexibility, and help release \u2018feel-good hormones\u2019.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u2018My &#8216;freedom&#8217; space is walking the dogs on my own. I can walk the speed I like, the direction I like, the length I like, and say what I like as I know it remains in confidence! That and the fresh air is \u2018cleansing\u2019 for the day ahead.&#8217;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If you have very restricted movement for any reason, or movement is painful, your doctor or medical team may be able to refer you for either Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapy.\u00a0 There may be (more) exercises or aids that can help.<\/p>\n<p>Exercise can also be good for managing feelings too &#8211; boxing, hitting a ball or running can all help with anger of frustration for example. Finding exercise you enjoy can all be part of making \u2018time for you\u2019. Many outdoor spaces are also now much more friendly to different abilities, including neurodiversity. Gentle exercise like chair yoga can be very helpful if you are recovering from surgery, have limited range of movement, coping with fatigue or are worried about pain. 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Routines also reduce the exhaustion of decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They are useful for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>early mornings (getting up, getting ready)<\/li>\n<li>bedtimes ( wind-down activities, bath-time, reading or audio-books)<\/li>\n<li>weekends (activities or \u2018to do\u2019 tasks)<\/li>\n<li>getting to and from regular hospital visits (routes, snack-bags and waiting room activities, \u2018treats\u2019 for post-appointment, favourite evening meal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;7df83dcc-1bd9-47cf-b9ca-3651c251e315&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Useful links<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theothub.com\/article\/the-power-of-routine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Occupational Therapy Hub<\/a>: The power of routine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/families.barnardos.org.uk\/pre-school\/routines-boundaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnados<\/a> have some useful tips on creating routines and boundaries with children, which can also help manage anxiety or times of change or upheaval.<\/p>\n<p>Even though these are aimed at those with neurodiversity, <a href=\"https:\/\/raisingchildren.net.au\/autism\/behaviour\/understanding-behaviour\/changing-routines-asd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">these resources<\/a> from Raising Children can also help other children manage change too.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Financial security<\/h2>\n<p>Worries about money, or losing your home, all impact significantly on mental health.<\/p>\n<p>You may also have worries associated with your work (including how supportive your employer is, or how much work you are able to take on) or the \u2018hidden costs\u2019 of living with a rare condition.<\/p>\n<p>Hidden costs can include the cost of travelling to and from appointments, special diets or adaptive aids. 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Your rare disease organisation may also be able to offer advice, or have resources about this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources of support include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citizens Advice Bureaux<\/a> for a wide range of help and advice regarding benefits, debt, employment , immigration, legal problems, and health\/disability rights.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/england.shelter.org.uk\/what_we_do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shelter<\/a> for help with a wide range of housing problems.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Feeling \u2018safe\u2019 and respected<\/h2>\n<p>The attitudes and behaviour of those around us impact profoundly on our mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel unsafe because of the environment or society in which you are living ( perhaps because of your gender, appearance, difference, skin colour, culture, religious beliefs or sexual orientation) these can all erode your mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of support and campaign groups to help you feel less alone and more empowered in both challenging and coping with stigma and prejudice. Use the internet or local libraries to search out ones that might be right for you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;6d2bc1d8-a2e9-472c-821a-6aa6bc293122&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>What works for you?<\/h2>\n<h5>There is not \u2018one size fits all\u2019 for supporting personal mental health and wellbeing. We are all individuals!<\/h5>\n<p>It starts with thinking about what \u2018works for you\u2019. 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