Answer by Pavlov's Daughter
I totally understand where you're coming from. I see a counselor for depression and anxiety and I see some of my symptoms in some of my friends and I recommend that they see a therapist before it gets worse and they go on this tirade about how they're perfectly healthy and don't want to see a therapist because people will suddenly think they're a defect in society. It's sad because all these people are going without help. There definitely is a stigma when it comes to mental health, and it's not right.
Answer by merrygrey34
Unfortunately there still is a lot of stigma concerning mental health issues, even though it's known today that they're caused by biology (like diabetes) or by trauma (witnessing violence or being abused). I'm a therapist and someone with a mental illness, and I don't speak of my situation to other people about it unless I know they can relate, or they're unusually trustworthy. I would suggest the same, unless you feel strongly about speaking out in order to combat stigma. This takes some real courage, which is admirable, but can result in strained relationships and problems with employers or school. Sadly, this is the world we live in, as I've known it. Best of luck to you and to your friend.
Answer by momof5
Just remember a "crazy" person will not seek help. I went through the same stigma as you, with my husband telling everyone I was mentally ill. Actually, I was seeing a psychologist because our family was quite dysfunctional and we really needed help. So I ignored his remarks and continued in therapy. Glad I did, because today, my kids are grown, and we have a beautiful caring family. Stick with it. You will be a better person by far.
Answer by Pick A Winner
Yeah pretty much. I have had depression and anxiety since I was about 5, and I had my schizo breakdown when I was 22. When I was 21 I remember going to dinner with a woman who was obviously delusional. I had to excuse myself from the table to go in the bathroom and laugh about all the "crazy" stuff she was saying. Who would have ever known that a year later I would be the one on antipsychotics. People think that I am crazy and they laugh when I talk about my hallucinations. When they have PharmD interns doing rotations at the clinic I go to and I start talking about hearing voices and feeling snakes crawl all over me when I am in bed they get visibly uncomfortable. Any mental issue is like this. I know you are talking about things less severe but ya there is a stigma.
Answer by Hari
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. Whatever the mind expects, it finds.
Not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking. Some consider the subject as just nonsense, and others scoff at people who believe and accept it. Among the people who accept it, not many know how to use it effectively to get results. Yet, it seems that many are becoming attracted to this subject, as evidenced by the many books, lectures and courses about it. This is a subject that is gaining popularity.
It is quite common to hear people say: "Think positive!" to someone who feels down and worried. Most people do not take these words seriously, as they do not know what they really mean, or do not consider them as use.
Yoga,Pranayam & meditation helps
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