Mental Health Awareness Topic / Support Centre

[Kian 242]

In today's world, there has been a massive increase in mental health issues among millions of individuals. Sadly, and unfortunately for the individual suffering from anxiety, depression, etc , many people are unable to speak out about their struggles. Why? Perhaps because they feel it is too personal of a topic to discuss? Perhaps they feel like nobody can relate to how they are feeling?

 

In this topic, you can let loose! Talk about your struggles, how you are feeling and help others who may be in the same situation.

 

 

 

[Coat 2,280]

Please help. I'm mentally ill

[Heles 9,220]

This happened last year.
Probably effected alot of students.
Last year was my HSC year (The graduation exam that will determine ur future and university course u want to get)

I remember my stress level was high. Studying for one solid months without playing games or doing other things.
Then when the exam block came. My first 3 exams were together (My worst week ever). But the other exams were spread out.
And the Eng papers was a joke, its about "Mangoes"
 

At the time, i was feeling. (Other students probably felt the same) 

• Low motivation levels
• Depression after the exam
• Stress, nervous, lack of sleep
• Lack of preparation and planning
• High expectations from family members
• Competition from peers

Edited March 13, 2018 by Heles

[Coat 2,280]

I don't study anymore. Yeah.. i go 2 univ but dnt study there

[Heles 9,220]

I don't study anymore. Yeah.. i go 2 univ but dnt study there

I am still on holidays XD

Its been 5 or 6 months

Starting uni soon. Coz my university always starts late

[gokuMI6 1,290]

It is my exam's now 

I am not a die hard study fan but i get 90%+score

But lately i have not been revising and i am pretty feared to face the exam's now

I have 4 more exams coming , but the exam's i have written now i think i will get a good score

So guy's Pray for me

Oh and 

Yesterday is history,Tomorrow is a mystery ,Today is a gift

That is why it is called PRESENT :) 

[Coat 2,280]

I am still on holidays XD

Its been 5 or 6 months

Starting uni soon. Coz my university always starts late

5 to 6 months holidays? Oooooooo

[GuidoFawkes 2,361]

In today's world, there has been a massive increase in mental health issues among millions of individuals. Sadly, and unfortunately for the individual suffering from anxiety, depression, etc , many people are unable to speak out about their struggles. Why? Perhaps because they feel it is too personal of a topic to discuss? Perhaps they feel like nobody can relate to how they are feeling?

 

In this topic, you can let loose! Talk about your struggles, how you are feeling and help others who may be in the same situation.

true!

 

ahahaha nope, not at all. actually i do express it here in the forum all the time but the mods here always hide my posts/ban me :( 

 

 

yeah right... i already know... as usual the mods are gonna hide the geneuine posts about struggles and depression... and leave all the spammers talking nonsence..

 

[Coat 2,280]

yeah right... i already know... as usual the mods are gonna hide the geneuine posts about struggles and depression... and leave all the spammers talking nonsence..

 

+++++ yeah true

[monkeyburn 13,575]

The brain is an organ, and as all the organs of the body it is susceptible to illness. For example. We know that stress and poor nutrition, or bad eating habits lead to heart disease, which can eventually become genetic. The same is true for the brain. People should learn to overcome their fears of those who suffer with mental illness. If a person with heart disease exhibits symptoms, such as shortness of breath, dizziness, or slurred speech; we do not make fun of them, because we are educated to those symptoms, therefore familiar. However, with the brain, most people are not educated to the numerous symptoms. Bearing in mind that the brain is really the main organ controlling many functions of the body, when it is afflicted, those symptoms are complex.

 

More research is needed to gain a better understanding of the chemical, electrical, stress, and physical factors involved. Until then, the best we can do is educate ourselves to those symptoms so that instead of calling afflicted people names like "crazy" which makes them more isolated, often leading to suicide; we can make it easier to discus this matter and seek help for their condition. After all, long ago in some civilizations, if a person passed away from a pain to the heart, it was assumed they had evil in them; wherein those communities the heart was thought to be the dwelling place of the spirit, which is understandable considering that organ is where most living creatures feel a greater sense of love and sorrow. As a result, the family members of the departed kept the cause of that departure a secret so they would not be looked upon as being in commune with the devil. It took a lot of courage, time, and research to overcome such a stigma. This view of "mental" illness to shall come to pass, and most people of the world will eventually know that the brain is an organ that can be repaired like any other organ in the body, and not some mysterious un-ka-nown realm.

 

Also, there are things we all can do to reduce the risk of brain illness, such as proper diet, bright attitude, hygiene, stress relief, etc.  Laugh more, go to POTD and post a funny picture, meme, or gif. LOLOLOL!!!  :lol:  I'm not advertising. Just that sometimes instead of waiting for good things to come to us we have to make it happen. Make somebody laugh, or even smile today. In turn you will reduce your stress, as well... B)

 

Conclusively, if you or somebody you know is suffering from brain illness (mental illness) do not be ashamed to talk about it. You might be surprised how communication alone will make you and that person feel somewhat better. There are also many online support groups for people who are suffering the same. Chatting with those who you can identify with is beneficial in treatment. Hopefully your doctor would advise such a reputable support group.  :)

Edited May 21, 2018 by monkeyburn

[Coat 2,280]

^Oh my God!!! By your words I must have heart disease. I have all the symptoms you mentioned above for heart disease. I have shortness of breath, extreme dizziness (can't stand for more than 5 minutes at the same place without holding something tightly), and slurred speech :(

[Hancho 3,902]

Mental illness is not a joke. Feel free to talk about it. 

[Heles 9,220]

5 to 6 months holidays? Oooooooo

Hmm ya

Dope holiday being bored most of the time...............

[Coat 2,280]

Hmm ya

Dope holiday being bored most of the time...............

bored? But what made you feel bored?

[Heles 9,220]

bored? But what made you feel bored?

Waking up and doing the same thing over and over again.

Or idk what to do.

 

Other friends started uni, soo i can't hang out with them.

I been working too. Still boring

[Coat 2,280]

Waking up and doing the same thing over and over again.

Or idk what to do.

 

Other friends started uni, soo i can't hang out with them.

I been working too. Still boring

i have no friends. I'm at home all day. I sleep all day long and browse internet all night

[GuidoFawkes 2,361]

[Coat 2,280]

https://www.providr.com/heart-attack-signals/?utm_source=amazinganimals9&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=providr

I have all these symptoms :(

[GuidoFawkes 2,361]

most of the time when i try to say something, everyone thinks I'm joking.

because what i say is funny they think it must be a joke and that people can' be so funny if they really think that way...


what they don't know...

 

[FTW 240]

first time to see a topic about this without the word "Drama" being given out as an answer.