Health is a key to resilience. However, good health can be one of the hardest things to maintain in prison.
This section is dedicated to different aspects of physical and mental health, from exercises and yoga, to strategies for dealing with trauma, providing health inspiration and guidance for people trying to keep healthy inside the challenging setting of prison.
The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the hold that ‘stuck thoughts’ can have over you; to show you how to notice and identify ‘stuck thoughts’, and how to challenge and overcome them.
Getting that kind of help inside meant a lot. There’s not much in here that feels easy, or like people have your back. But this did. I actually felt looked after. Like someone wanted me to get well. That doesn’t happen a lot in jail. You’re usually left to figure stuff out on your own. But with this, the nurses were there the whole way through.
Naloxone is a medicine that can be used by anyone to reverse a potentially fatal opioid overdose.
First, part-cook the oriental fried rice, adding noodles toward the end, and set aside for the moment.
First, in a 1.8 litre tub, microwave the past and one or two spoons of margarine in an even mix of water and gaol milk. Simmer for up to eight or ten minutes until soft or springy. Stir frequently. When done, set the mixture to one side for the moment.
Anger can be a confusing emotion, especially when it doesn’t seem to fit the situation you are in.
It can be very hard to get medications for opioid dependence in prison and in the community. This article will try to explain why.
Sift flour into a large mixing bowl. Stir through grated cheese, bacon, onion and garlic. Gently mix in milk, ensuring well combined without over-mixing.
Whether we get thrown off balance or find a cooler way of handling such things depends largely on the state of our nervous system.
Anger is an alert siren that tells us when our boundaries have been violated or when our needs have not been met. Healthy anger involves expressing ourselves and working towards a resolution.
If you’re feeling tense or stressed, your neck and shoulders may start to hurt because they’re tense too. Use these simple stretches any time you feel tight and uncomfortable or like you could do with an unwind.
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