Brain

Link – Physical Vs. Mental Heartbreak: Why Is Depression Treated Differently?

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

“Why Was My Mental Heartbreak Not Taken as Seriously as My Physical Heartbreak?”

This is a good question. Why is it easy for us to support someone getting surgery, and encourage them to see experts and take medication as needed, but not do exactly the same for a mental health diagnosis?

Why do people feel like they can support someone with a physical injury without “fixing” them, but constantly try to fix someone’s depression?

Just stop it already. What someone with depression needs is the same as someone recovering from surgery. Love, support, patience, understanding.

That’s all.

Why Was My Mental Heartbreak Not Taken as Seriously as My Physical Heartbreak?

Similar Posts

Link – What Men Really Think About Mental Health Stigma

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

“Talking about mental health is the first step to eliminating the negative stereotype around it — but for men, this can be particularly challenging. Approximately 6 million American men have depression each year, yet research shows many are reluctant to disclose their mental illness symptoms and are averse to seeking treatment. This is a dangerous…

Sharing – What Is the Best Way to Deliver a Thank-You?

Sharing – What Is the Best Way to Deliver a Thank-You?

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

I’d rephrase their language a bit. Instead of waiting for the “best” time to say thank you in the best way, it’s far more important to just say it however you can. I would much rather get a quick text expressing gratitude than potentially not get anything because so much time has passed.

I don’t think I’m alone in that.

So worry less about “how”, and just make sure that you actually say thank you! 

Sharing – 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You

Sharing – 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You

ByMikeM Reading Time: 2 minutes

The article isn’t necessarily about abuse survivors, or trauma survivors, but I think the skills are important, and we should pay special attention to this paragraph: “It feels good to think that everything that’s good that happens in your life happens to you because you’re this good, amazing person. But the price you pay for…

Link – Be careful who you label toxic – they may be a friend in need

Link – Be careful who you label toxic – they may be a friend in need

ByMikeM Reading Time: 1 minute

I feel the same way. As much as I want people to take care of themselves, and get rid of things that are actively hurting them, like people, it’s not that simple. “So what’s the problem? Why shouldn’t we plough headfirst into 2019 promising to cut out our toxic friends just as we might with…

|

Link – It’s Important to Get Out and Try New Things

ByMikeM Reading Time: 2 minutes

“The thing about getting out there though is that it requires you to be your own person, it requires you to rely on yourself for your needs which is a skill that’s valuable for anyone but especially valuable for people with mental illness.” This is something I have learned over the years as I have…

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.