Mental Health
Mental Health
Hello readers,
If like me, you have heard on the radio and TV constantly “protect your mental health” you must be thinking what the hell is all that about? that statement is for someone else and doesn’t apply to me! You are so wrong, it can happen to anyone at anytime!
Our minds are strange things and have away of over thinking things and leading us down a dark path we don’t want to visit, if we’re not careful.
In our current situation with so many restrictions on our way of life and seeing our financial stability go down the pan, it’s easier than ever for our minds to take us down the dark path of worry and despair.
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When you are the head of your household or theres just you to worry about, we try to climb the ladder of life and sometimes it seems we constantly get knocked back with every step we take. The pressures of life in normal circumstances can be bloody hard but, today with our wings clipped with no social interaction because of this virus, there is no way to change our current situation and this can become a breeding ground for depression.
Loneliness and isolation and there’s a strong relationship between loneliness and depression. Not only can lack of social support heighten your risk for depression, but having depression can cause you to withdraw from others, exacerbating feelings of isolation. Having close friends or family to talk to can help you maintain perspective on your issues and avoid having to deal with problems alone.
Major life changes, such as a bereavement, divorce, unemployment or financial problems can often bring overwhelming levels of stress and increase your risk of developing depression.
I know only too well how quickly depression can happen, if you are not careful and not aware of the signs it can happen very quickly. I have been there before myself and it’s not a great place to be for you or your family.
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Signs to be aware of
- Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Feeling there is no way out and things will not improve in you situation.
- Loss of interest in daily activities. Sex, hobbies or pastimes.You loose the ability to feel happy and pleasure.
- Appetite or weight changes. Significant weight loss or weight gain in a month.
- Sleep changes. Either insomnia, waking in the early hours of the morning, or oversleeping.
- Anger or irritability. Your tolerance level is low, your temper short, and everything and everyone gets on your nerves.
- Loss of energy. Feeling fatigued, sluggish, and physically drained.
- Self-loathing. Strong feelings of worthlessness or guilt and criticising yourself.
- Reckless behaviour. Turning to alcohol, substance abuse, gambling, reckless driving, or dangerous sports.
- Concentration problems. Trouble focusing, making decisions, or remembering things.
- Unexplained aches and pains. Headaches, back pain, aching muscles, and stomach pain.
Depression in men
Depressed men are less likely to acknowledge feelings of self-loathing and hopelessness. Men will tend to complain about fatigue, irritability, sleep problems, and loss of interest in work and hobbies. They’re also more likely to experience symptoms as anger, aggression, reckless behaviour, and Alcohol or substance abuse.
Depression in women
Depressed women commonly have feelings of guilt, excessive sleeping, overeating, and weight gain. Depression in women is also impacted by hormonal factors during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 7 women experience depression following childbirth.
Depression in teenager’s
Irritability, anger, and agitation are often the most noticeable symptoms not sadness. They may also complain of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical pains.
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Avoiding Depression
A few ideas to consider in our current situation.
- Keep talking to family and friends this is a major factor. If you life alone pick up the phone and talk to someone every day
- Write out a plan on paper whether its a financial plan or just a dream of a holiday or new venture
- If you have a computer try to occupy your mind with an E-course there are loads to choose from
- If you have a smart phone down load a brain stimulating game, many are f.o.c
- Go out for a walk and look around you and see the nature around you
- Exercise, there are plenty of ways to burn energy in your home i.e press-ups on a chair
- Turn your radio on daily, this can help with feelings of loneliness
- Board games are a great if you live with family
If you find yourself unable to change your thoughts or feelings and you would prefer to talk to someone other than a family member or friend, then please pick up the phone and call the samaritans. There is no stigma in reaching out to off load your worries, depression can touch anyone and from any walk of life. It can turn up when we least expect it so please pick up the phone and talk.
Whatever you’re going through, call the Samaritans free any time, from any phone,
on 116 123
When you are aware that you need some help and you just can’t stop your brain from thinking terrible thoughts, then it might be time to speak to your doctor. Your doctor can prescribe you with some medication to help give your brain some rest-bite for a while and until you become the master of your thoughts again. It’s nothing to be embarrassed by and there’s no stigma, we all need help from time to time.
Do you know someone who is experiencing some of the signs of depression, if so, please keep talking to them, in a lot of cases they just need to feel someone is there for them.
Thank you for reading this post
Take care of you and yours
Sue x
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