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Mental Illness Treatment Options
Should you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, it’s important to know that you’re not doomed to suffer indefinitely. Many mental illnesses don’t have a cure, they all have multiple treatment options.
Hence, there are various treatments for mental illness . A treatment that works great for one person might not work at all for another. Some common approaches include:
- Medication. Mental illnesses involve the biological brain. Like illnesses affecting other organs, psychiatric medication can help.
- Therapy. Mental illness also has a psychological aspect. Working with a psychologist can help you sort things out and move forward.
- Alternative approaches . Treatment approaches like acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy and other oil uses, supplements, and more have been found to be effective for some.
- Other methods. There are other valid and effective treatments for mental illness. These include but are not limited to Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), vagus nerve stimulation, and other medical procedures.
It is important to work closely with your medical and mental health professionals to determine what is safest and most effective for you. It can take patience to find what works best for you, but mental illness treatment is available. You can take charge of your mental health and regain control of your life.
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a word used often; it is associated with something important for our inner peace. Forgiveness means letting go of the past and moving forward. However, this is easier said than done. Remember though forgiveness is not synonymous with forgetting.
Try these tips to help you forgive and let go:
- Focus on the “letting go” part. That is about you and your choices.
- Know that it is a choice. You are choosing to let go rather than hanging on to negative thoughts and experiences.
- Know your values. What’s important to you? Which one will move you toward the life you want, the person you want to be: hanging on to the past or letting go and moving forward?
- Practice mindfulness
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Gaslighting
Gaslighting is a cruel and manipulative form of emotional abuse. The term comes from a 1938 play. In the play, a husband leads his wife along a convoluted path of deception and lies. To have her inheritance to himself, he needs his wife out of the picture, locked into what was then called an insane asylum. To convince her that she is indeed crazy, he plays mind games, such as turning down the gas lamps in the house and convincing her that she’s imagining or forgetting things. The play was so chilling that the title became synonymous with abusive behaviour that seeks to control someone fully and completely, essentially making him/ her a puppet.
Is someone in your life trying to control you by sneakily and insidiously making you question your own thoughts and perceptions? Because it happens so gradually, you might not realize what’s going on. A few things to watch for:
- Do you think someone is lying to you, but when you mention it, the person turns the lies on you?
- Do you find yourself questioning yourself often?
- Do you feel that you have no control in the relationship?
- Do you feel like you’re slowly losing your mind?
Gaslighting is harmful. Find at least one person you trust and begin to share what you’re experiencing.
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Have you tried music therapy?
Music and music therapy help mental health. Research has shown it is of benefit as have numerous individuals who might listen to music without even realizing that it’s a powerful mental health tool. Music speaks to us at a deep level, impacting what we feel, think, and do.
Music plays an important role in healing from various challenges such as trauma, grief, and anxiety. It helps us create positive moods and build on those moods to increase mental health and well-being.
To reap the benefits of music, you can sing, dance, play an instrument, and listen. You can do these things informally on your own, and you can also participate in music therapy. I offer music therapy when indicated.
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Online? Avoid being Overwhelmed by information overload
Has information overload affected your mental health? With the advent of the world wide web we all have a wealth of information at our fingertips anytime we want it. This can be a good thing. Knowledge is power.However it can also be a hindrance. Too much time spent surfing for data can be overwhelming and increase feelings of depression and /or anxiety. Sometimes, conflicting information on how to deal with mental health challenges can be found. Additionally, other people’s stories and struggles can become a weight on us. Stories can be inspiring, but too much, can overload and be upsetting.
You can prevent or decrease information overload, by:
- Limiting your time online
- Establishing a purpose for being online and sticking to activities that match that reason
- Dealing with a flood of information, some conflicting, by writing down a few “facts” for later consideration (and maybe further online searching) then putting it aside
The online world offers many benefits. When you take steps to buffer yourself against information overload, your experience will be less overwhelming and more mentally healthy.