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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!
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  How do we help someone if we ourselves are so drained?
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  @ourbetterworld I don’t think we can do much then. Therefore, self-care is important. However, we can always guide the person to someone who can give him/her a helping hand.
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  What is resilience? Is it something we are born with?
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  While we can wield our might to be as strong and as resilient as we can be, some people need that extra nudge to build their resilience. For instance, if one grows up in a household where his parents are verbally abusive, it might take him a lot more effort to fight his inner demons (i.e. being self-critical, low self-esteem, etc.) than someone who's confident having grown up in a health household. Of course, like what @maitatoy has mentioend - resilience is a muscle that we need to flex! It's just that we have to acknowledge some people are born to be more athletic than others.
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  Is a diagnosis absolutely necessary? Why and why not?
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  Thanks for your input @ho-shuhuang. Yes a diagnosis certainly is like a double-edged sword! A diagnosis is something that can serve as a useful starting point, and we reckon that shouldn't be the final goal or determining factor in our daily living. In many ways, stigma happens when people misuse the "label" and see it as a be all and end all, instead of seeing that there is life beyond the definitions of a disorder.
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  We talked a lot about helping youth and helping our children. But does anyone have advice on how we can help our parents?
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  Hi @eelinong, excellent question! From what we know so far, aside from the usual community help resources (https://thetapestryproject.sg/get-help-resources), there are groups within hospitals like KKH that offer support for parenting related challenges like post-partum depression - a condition that occurs in both women and men. There are also family service centres available for parents that are finding it hard to cope with the day-to-day demands of raising a family. NCSS also has a comprehensive list of mental health services open for the public (https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Press-Room/Publications/Detail-Page?id=Mental-Health-Resource-Directory) here are some resources that you can consider: - ComCare by Ministry of Social and Family Development - For low-income individuals and families who may require any form of social assistance which includes financial assistance - Helpline by Clarity Singapore Limited - Provides emotional support for individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, anger and depression - Support for Wellness Achievement Programme (SWAP) Hotline by Institute of Mental Health - Provides emotional support for individuals experiencing or at-risk of developing psychosis or other mental illnesses. - Yuan Yuan Helpline (Mandarin) by Shan You - Offers service to individuals facing bereavement, critical illness, unexpected challenges in their lives or who may just need a listening ear. - Insight Centre Service Provider by Singapore Association for Mental Health - A community-based programme that specialises in working with persons with mental health issues and their caregivers. Hope this helps!