Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Louie Salmon Woah, what’s this? A second post in the space of two days? No way! Yeah, I know, I can’t believe it either. Anyway, to the point of this story. I was recently getting a haircut (I know, how rare XD) and I have used the same barber’s Continue Reading
Let me tell you that my personal nightmare and countless other stories far more serious than mine prove that our mind and body are even more connected than all the new age gurus tell us.
With Meniere’s disease, the physical symptoms often affect mental health in a vicious circle, with stress also being a trigger for physical responses.
He had the kite in the boot and he was going to go for one last ride. He explained that the next day everything was being repossessed.
What is causing this sudden spike in anxiety and depression in teens? It has become a frightening epidemic over the last few years, but why?
Be understanding and patient with the person struggling with their fears. Dealing with depression and anxiety is difficult, so do not add more problems.
I’m here to talk as candidly as I can bring myself to, as a cathartic aid to my recovery and in hope that I might comfort others in their experiences.
here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their most persistent fears and everyday anxieties.
The media portrays medication as personal failure, dependency, an attempt to be ‘fixed’.This damaging stigma makes people ashamed of antidepressants.
When a moment arises where I have to make a decision, my heart immediately starts pounding, I can literally feel my chest tightening.
With November 7th being National Stress Awareness Day, it’s a good time to highlight the effect that stress can have on mental health.
I am not looking for work. I tell them I am, but work triggers my mental illness. There doesn’t seem to be a place for me in society. What do I do?