Mental illness is an sickness that can effect anyone at anytime and many of those that are affected don’t even realize that they are sick. It is like becoming near sighted it can slowly creep on you until watching a ball game becomes impossible. This is a sickness that has taken so many gifted before their time whether it be through suicide like Robin Williams or becoming completely withdrawn like Howard Hughes yet the path still appears unclear to many. So how can we get others or even ourselves to realize that we are suffering here (below) are a few ways that might help.
(1) Trust a friend, family member, or clergy when they say you look sad, confused or anxious. Seek professional help or guidance.
(2) Make a diary of the thoughts in your head when you’re not feeling well and read them later when you’re feeling better. If they appear strange to you maybe it’s time to seek treatment.
(3) Research the symptoms you have as if you were suffering from any illness and if they point to a pattern seek treatment.
(4) Talk to an individual who has had treatment and discover whether their past experiences might be similar to yours.
(5) Review your sleep, dietary habits, emotional state if they appear not up to expectations then maybe it’s time to seek counsel.
(6) Finally decide if it’s time to deal better with the problems in life better so life’s experiences won’t be so painful in the future. Counseling might truly help.