Mental health is a controversial topic; it is a term that can be used to refer to our social wellbeing, psychological thoughts, and emotions. It effects how we feel, behave and of course the train of thoughts that we have. It is very important to have good mental health because it is responsible for how we maintain relations with people, how we handle stressful situations, and how we choose to do things in life. No matter what age you are, it is a very important thing from being a baby, right through to adolescence and adulthood. It is not uncommon for people to encounter mental health problems throughout the course of their life, and when this happens your moods are changed, and the way you behave becomes different. There are a lot of contributing factors that change and alter our mental health. Below are just a few.
The genes that we are born with, the chemistry that happens in our brain,
things that we go through in life, like abusive situations, trauma, stress and other contributing factors. Some will have a long history of mental health problems in their family. They are very common; in fact more common than anyone would like them to be. Also, because of the sensitive nature surrounding mental health, many that suffer with problems prefer not to discuss their problems. One thing that you should know though is that if you or someone you know suffers with mental health issues, it is easy to recover and get better once the correct help is sought.
Signs You Could Be Suffering With Mental Health Issues
If you or someone you know suffers from one of the below issues, it is a great indicator that you are starting to get mental health problems. The earlier you seek help, the better the chances of recovery are.
Problems sleeping, be it too little sleep, or quite the opposite, too much
Not interacting in social situations, and not participating in activities
Feeling tired and none energetic
Having feelings like you are cold, numb and senseless
Getting pains and aching sensations in your body that cannot be explained or pin pointed
Having a feeling of being worthless and not good enough
Turning to use alcohol, drugs and substances to escape
Feeling out of your depth, feelings of forgetfulness, edginess anger, sadness, worrying, or feeling fearful of everyday situations
Arguing with friends and family
Getting different moods that you are not able to control and that make you shout at loved ones
Thinking about the same reoccurring event over and over, and not being able to shift the memory
Hearing people talking to you, or starting to believe things that are not true
Not being able to do your daily tasks
Thoughts of self-harm, or inflicting hurt on others
Those are just a few of the issues that you could suffer with. All of the above listed problems can be addressed and treated if you discuss them with a health care provider. Make sure that you take steps to get help if you feel you are not OK. Remember we are here, to inform, and are not able to offer medical help. Make sure you seek expert advice.