Mental Health

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  Sometimes it only takes a stranger, in a dark place… to make us warm in the coldest season
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  It is has been said, that journey is always better when it is shared for focusing only on ourselves will not reveal our life's purpose. Strangers it may seem, but, they were God-sent Angels as channel of blessings for you to see His goodness and great mercy.
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  How can we deepen our understanding about mental health?
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  Movies and videos! This was one of the first videos that gave me more insight into depression: 'I had a black dog' https://youtu.be/XiCrniLQGYc . And movies are a good starting point to understanding the topic a little more, e.g. Silver Linings Playbook , A Star is Born, even Girl, Interrupted (yes this is a very old show).
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  Have a story about your mental health journey to share?
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  Do you have personal experience with mental health conditions, or know someone who does?
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  Do you know any caregivers that need support?
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  Depression and bipolar disorder
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  We are not doctors nor are we experts in mental health so it's best you go to the experts to get the help she needs. We suggest you bring her to a medical mental health professional in your area to get a proper diagnosis. That may be difficult in a pandemic, but a lot of doctors do online consultations now to keep their patients and themselves safe. See how it's being done where you live.
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  I'd like to talk about my struggles with mental health, but I'm worried I might be a burden to the people around me. What should I do?
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  Hi there! There is a popular which says " The truth will set you free " it can be very difficult for you to discuss your mental condition with your family. Your reason be might be fear of shame or rejection, but in a journey of healing you will need a support group. If you are not comfortable discussing it with family. Telling a close or trusted friend can be considered at least for the meantime and when you are most ready please let them know. Family is still family. Pray for strength and enlightenment.
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  Can We Get Together To Eliminate Isolation ?
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  @praiseehyehiesous Hi, thank you for your question. I'm wondering if @thetapestryproject-sg can help on this. Besides being an independent, not-for-profit online publication that champions mental health recovery through the power of first-person stories, they also have a community of people who have shared their personal journeys.
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  I just had a meltdown and/or episode in public. How should I deal with its aftermath? And what can I say to my friends or acquaintances who witnessed it?
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  @thetapestryproject-sg I have outbursts in public too but I just move on because I believe I am in the right and if you know you are in the right , you don't have to be ashamed of yourself Anyway my email is ocean33388@yahoo.com and you can share your story with me , I don't mind meeting up because I am also living in isolation due to my condition Just feel free to drop me a message
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  What can employers and supervisors do to support a team member or new employee who has a mental health condition?
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  Educating the whole staff about mental illness would be a good first step. And not just how to recognise it, but provide concrete ways each employee can take to look out for one another's mental well-being. Destigmatisation in the work place starts there.
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  Some people believe that having a strong will is enough to overcome a mental health condition. How true is this in your experience?
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  @ho-shuhuang When you don't feel like doing anything at all, a small step makes all the difference. Thank you for reminding me of this today.
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  Frequent suicidal thoughts...?
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  @ms-chellelai Thanks so much for sharing your personal experience with us. It must have been a distressing time for you to have gone through so much and to come so close to suicide. The fact that you're still here today is testament to your strength, and for that we just want to say we're proud of you and we're glad you're still with us <3 That's such an interesting point you brought up on how suicidal thoughts were expressed by "neurotypicals" and the possibility of them taking the option of euthanasia should it be legalised. It kinda makes one worry - how a person can reach that point so quickly and whether it was a genuine need masked by humour or flippant statements. It just goes to show that suicide is a real urgent issue that occurs under stressful situations without the factor of mental illness.
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  What happens if the mental health professional we're seeing is not suitable?
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  @ho-shuhuang Excellent pointers. Thanks for the elaboration! Yes, it's true that our conditions sometimes colour the way we communicate our needs or even limit our ability to articulate what we want. Sounds like it takes some level of self-awareness too! Journalling is probably a good starting point to help one work "backwards" as you've said, and to explore what one needs and what sort of reasons justify the decision to switch medical professionals. Life is too short to be "paiseh" in getting the help we deserve!