Hi Reader,
Here I going to share some of the hard times, which I faced during my depression time. I cannot share the details, but I can share with you, how I feel during that period and some of the signs which I experience during that time. Many of us will not accept that we have entered into mental problems, but our close one can find out that our behaviour is odd.
Battling Mental Health Problems??
Same, have you noticed your family members or friends acting kinda strange lately? Perhaps they’ve avoided your calls and messages or have been lashing out at others for no apparent reason. These sudden changes in behaviour might be because they’re struggling with a mental health problem. This stigma around mental health can sometimes make people afraid to reach out for help or support. They may be struggling to cope with daily life and have no way to voice how they feel. So, to help you lookout for some of the signs that someone may be struggling, here are some signs someone is battling mental health problems.
Before we begin, this is a blog about education purposes only. Don’t use information in this blog or any other blog to sell diagnose or diagnose other people. If you feel that you or someone close to you may possess some of the characteristics mentioned in this and they need help, then please consult a licensed mental health professional. This blog isn’t a substitute for professional advice, but general guidance.
Sign that someone is battling mental health problems.
1. Fatigue or a loss of energy
Do you always feel tired? Depression and chronic fatigue syndrome are two illnesses that can leave your feelings drained and exhausted, even after a full night’s rest. It’s easy to confuse exhaustion with depression and vice-versa, and also quite possible to experience both conditions at the same time. While it’s common to feel tired after doing an activity, it may become a cause for concern if you notice yourself constantly experiencing a loss of energy.
2. Feeling Detached
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself and your environment? Some mental illnesses are characterized by extremely isolation, abandonment of friends and social networks, and emotional detachment. For some people being emotionally detached helps protect them from unwanted drama, anxiety, or stress. For others, detachment May was not voluntary. Instead, it may be the product of events that prevent them from being open and truthful about their feelings.
3. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities
Are you bored or uninterested in things you used to enjoy? People who experienced anhedonia, which is the inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities, may lose interest in the activities that they used to like doing and have a decreased ability to feel pleasure. It’s a core symptom of major depressive disorder, but it can be a symptom of other mental health disorders.
4. Insomnia or Hypersomnia (excessive sleeping)
How much sleep do you usually get? Sleep and mental health are closely related. Such that sleep deficiency can end up harming your mental and emotional well-being. People with mental health problems are more likely to have insomnia or other sleep disorders. Excessive sleeping, sleeping too little, beyond usual fatigue could be some signs that indicate mental health illnesses.
5. Sudden changes in mood from being joyful to being irritable, angry and hostile.
Does your mood change a lot? Is it easy for you to get frustrated and upset? Extreme mood swings, such as uncontrollable highs or feelings of euphoria, as well as irritability, can be indicated by mental illnesses. You may want to notify a medical professional or seek help if you or someone you know are experiencing these severe and regular mood swings.
6. Repeated action or checking things many times.
Is there a routine you have to complete before leaving the house? Do you experience urges that you have to fulfil? Whether it’s repeatedly checking whether the gas stove is off, constantly handwashing, or checking if the doors are locked, these obsessive thoughts can sometimes be unwanted and done out of fear that something bad will happen if you don’t complete the routine. These compulsive rituals may be a way for you to cope with the anxiety or fears you may be feeling.
7. Significant changes in appetite
Has there been a large change in your eating habit, whether it’s having a sudden lack of appetite or the tendency to overeat? Where the need to eat is unrelated to physical hunger, these changes in appetite may be an indicator that you’re struggling to cope with some anxiety or inner turmoil that you’re experiencing. Those who purposefully reduce the amount of food they eat or overwork their bodies because of a deep fear of gaining weight may also suffer from mental health issues.
8. Recurring thoughts of death and suicide
Having suicidal thoughts is a hallmark symptom of major depression and depressive episodes in bipolar disorders and several other mental health disorders. Suicide ideation may be passive, where you’re frequently thinking about death, but no action on these thoughts, or aggressive, where you’re acting on these thoughts or making plans to act on your suicide thoughts. If you’re experiencing recurring thoughts of death or suicide, know that you’re not alone. It’s important to seek immediate help and professional guidance and support. We’ve added a list of solutions to this blog.
Help your mental health
Over the past several years, mental health awareness has increased in many ways. But being aware is not enough. Building mental health literacy is the next step. Here are a few things you need to know about mental health literacy.
1. Understand how to foster and maintain good mental health.
Everyone has mental health. Working towards building a healthy mind is unique for each of us as individuals. But research shows that five things can have a positive impact on your mental health. Investing in positive relationships, eating healthy and nutritious food, making time for exercise, getting enough sleep, and helping others. As your life changes, so do your needs. Learning to adapt to these changes to maintain a healthy lifestyle is the process you work on throughout your life.
2. Understand mental disorders and their treatments.
A mental illness or disorder is a medical condition diagnosed by a family doctor, psychiatrist or registered psychologist after certain criteria are met. Some mental illnesses may require medication and specific types of psychotherapy, or other types of evidence-informed treatment. You can learn about mental illnesses, their signs and symptoms, and when to access professional help. Changing the way we look at mental illness and thinking about it as we would a physical illness can help to decrease stigma, which leads us to another.
3. Decrease stigma surrounding mental illness.
Society is making progress to be more accepting of mental illness, but we have a long way to go. In addition, many people suffer from self-stigmabelieving they’re weak or flawed, if they experience poor mental health or a mental illness. Studies show that people still have a negative connotation with the words mental illness. In order to break down the social stigma that still exists, we need to openly talk about mental health and mental illness, debunk the many myths that are out there, and be thoughtful about the languages we use to talk about these issues.
4. Understand how to seek help effectively.
We learn how to navigate the health system for our physical needs. And most of us know how to use first aid when we hurt ourselves or basic self care when we’re sick. If the problem persist, we know when to see a doctor for experts help. However, when it comes to mental health, many people don’t know where to start.
Conclusion
Talking to supportive friends or family can help when going through a difficult time in your life. Seeking professional support from a co counsellor helpful when mental health problems start to interfere with your ability to go about your daily life. And talking to your doctor is a good first step if you believe you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or disorders. Be sure to seek emergency medical attention if you know someone’s at risk of harming themselves or someone else, or if they’re experiencing hallucinations, a drug overdose or a potential brain injury. We all have a role to play in supporting our own and each other’s mental health. Developing a mental health literacy is a great way to start.
Leave a comment down below about your encounters any of this, if you’d like. Please feel free to share any thoughts you have as well. If you like this blog, then share it with those out there who are battling mental health problems.