Mental health is something that people are starting to talk about more nowadays, but few people who have never experienced a mental illness can truly understand it. It’s certainly something that has to be experienced to be understood. It’s much the same way that you can empathize with somebody who’s broken their leg but not truly feel their pain unless you’ve broken a bone in the past. Dealing with mental health issues is something that’s tough to describe to others. With that said, your family does want you to be well, even if they don’t fully understand what you’re going through. Here’s more about how to overcome a mental illness with the help of loved ones.
Self-abuse
Self-abuse can manifest itself in many different ways. If you’re harming yourself or considering suicide then you need to talk to someone. A professional can bring invaluable insight and experience to the table, but if you don’t want to speak to a stranger just yet then the best option is always to talk with a loved one. It can feel hard to talk to family and friends about something as personal as mental health, but always remember you’re not a burden to them. They want you to be mentally healthy.
In much the same way as if you broke your arm, your family will want to nurse you back to health in the best way possible. Simply having somebody listen to your troubles, rather than letting them rattle around your head, can make a world of difference. It’ll help keep your thoughts in check because you’ll be running them by other people.
Of course, self-abuse can be very private and introverted. The beating up can be a form of mental torture that isn’t very noticeable to people on the outside. Addiction is very common among people with mental health struggles because it’s a temporary means of numbing pain. You might want to consider Broadway Treatment Center if you feel that your dependencies have spiraled out of control and you need help to come back to the surface. Addiction isn’t the answer to your struggles, and people want to help you overcome it. Again, your family can help by providing support for mental illness.
Physical health is linked to mental health. Pexels image.
Physical health
It may seem strange to end an article on mental health issues by talking about physical health, but the two concepts relate closely. The state of your body affects the state of your mind, and vice versa.
If you want to break a vicious cycle of beating yourself up for the way you feel then shift your focus from mind to body. Get into a better sleeping pattern, for starters; the more sleep you have, the more alert and focused your brain will be.
Support from family members might give you the motivation you need to get outside and take a leisurely stroll around your park, or even a full-blown run. This exercise can help wake your mind up and make you feel more energetic and happy, even for a short time. And even if the thought of exercise does not make you happy at this very moment.
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