Acknowledgement is the first step in managing your mental health
The first step in managing your mental health is acknowledging that you have a problem. This is called acceptance. When we accept the fact that something is happening to us, we can begin to work toward finding solutions to the problem at hand - or changing our behaviors so they don't lead to more problems down the road!
Acknowledgement is the first step in managing your mental health
Acknowledging that you have a problem is the first step in getting help, and acknowledging that you need help is the first step in starting to recover. Acknowledging that you need help and acknowledging what kind of help are two very different things. It's important to understand why this distinction exists.
The stigma around mental health is still very strong, but it's becoming less strong every day.
The stigma around physical health is much more prevalent than the stigma around mental health. This is because mental illness can't be seen with an X-ray or MRI scan like you can see with a broken arm or leg.
This means that people who have had surgery will get asked where they got their stitches and often how they feel after it, while someone who has anxiety will be met with blank stares and questions about whether they've been smoking weed again (which could explain their mood swings).
Getting help is nothing to be embarrassed about.
It's not a show of weakness, you don't have to keep it a secret from your loved ones, and you shouldn't stop at just talking to someone else.
Receiving treatment can be an enjoyable experience that will improve your life!
Talking to a loved one or friend can be helpful
Don't be scared to ask for assistance if you're reluctant to discuss your mental health. Speak with someone you can trust; a doctor, relative, or friend are all appropriate options. Additionally, it's ok if they have no idea what they're doing with all the emotions you're experiencing because someone else will handle that aspect while you concentrate on getting better.
Being depressed or anxious is typical when coping with any sickness, including cancer (if it's breast/prostate cancer), so you shouldn't feel ashamed of having them. Supporting one another through our difficulties can help us feel less alone as we work as a team to complete this task, which is vital for both others and yourself.
There's plenty of help available online or over the phone if you're not ready to see a doctor yet
Fortunately, there's plenty of help available online or over the phone if you're not ready to see a doctor yet. For example, there are online support groups where you can ask questions about your mental health and get advice from other people who have similar experiences. There are also anonymous chat rooms where people feel comfortable sharing their stories without having to worry about judgment from others.
Before moving forward with treatment choices in a medical facility, it could be worthwhile taking some time out of your day to look into these resources if this sounds like something that could be helpful for you (which will likely involve longer appointments).
You have the right to contribute to your treatment plan
Everyone has a right to contribute to their treatment plan. One should feel at ease expressing how mental health issues affect their lives, so the impulse to take part in developing recovery plans is strong. Today, there are many options to seek support, including in-person visits to your home or place of business, online chat, calls, texts, therapy sessions, and aftercare meetings.
Resources:
Mental Health QnA with Harvard Psychiatrist!
Instagram - dynamicpsyche (Clinical Psychologist
The 10 Most Common Mental Illnesses
