Saturday 12 June 2010

Life, It's Not That Bad...

This week I'm talking about Mental health, but would like to high light just because people have these issues doesn't mean that they should be avoided, mistreated or excluded. Many people have it and addmitingly it can affect their behaviour in many ways. Some of these symptons could be; they aren't looking after themselves, acting "weird", slowness in communication or actions ( this could be due to lack of sleep, poor diet, or overwhelmed by what they are going through) and avoidence of others can only make this worse.

Many people and the media like to stigmatize things like schizophenia suggesting that everyone with this illness are going to go off their head and axe or mutilate people. This is not true, as I know quite a few people with the condition and have never seen them become violent to myself or anyone that I know. what I am trying to say is, yes it can happen, but it's very rare, there could be some other factors involved with the situation. These things could be drugs, alcohol, anger issuses ( has someone been pushing this person for a very long time or/and making the person feeling like a prisoner)

The good thing about Mental health issues is they can be cured, with the exception that of illnesses like asperges, tourettes, It can take years to be cured mostly. the only slight sad thing is it never goes away fully, but saying that, it can be worked on. I find it quite amusing as most people say "I just want to be my old self again" but some people who say that will never be their "old self" as time has changed, life style changed etc

Another thing about mental illness is it is very difficult to diagnose exactly what the problem is. I've said many times everyone is different and Affects the individual, moods may fluctuate. Some days or months people can feel estatically happy some months sad. "tests" can't evaluate people it's not 100% reliable. People who are not well, who are forced in to work, can be forced to self harm or commit suicide due to extreme pressure.

Some of the alternatives to medicine are:
Reiki, meditation, relaxation, "me time" music can also help, classical's good, but so is alternative music like oriental, panpipes Native America etc but it depends on personal taste, what works for you.
Also find a hobby, this could be drawing, singing, dancing, playing guitar, drums, bass, flute, panpipes, keyboard, trumpet, saxaphone etc. some of these you will either need an understanding neighbour, studio, class sessions and so on.

One thing to remember is; if you don't understand something, ask!...because at the end of the day as they say (who says hell knows, but they say it anyway...) we are all human, even if people at times don't act like it...we are always learning, making mistakes on a regular basis. That is one of the issues in life. People have got this thing in their head that people aren't allowed to make mistakes.
Those in the know: doctors, nurses, police, fire, vets, managers, booking agents, friends, family you name it, all professions; making people feel bad about the mistakes they've make can make those being scruttonized are made to feel guity, made to feel like they are worthless and this is what causes things like depression and anxiety in some extreme cases people to go "off their head" or commit suicide.

I could go on about this for ever and a lot what I've written about is very debateable. Life is for living, it is also for enjoying. Nothing is worth killing for not people, not money, not materialist items, nothing! They are what i've said just items. Do what you can to love repect and understand people. If all else fails, walk away, move away, stay away. Let those who you've tried to help, those that don't want or appriciate the help given, just get on with their lives. Just think to yourself and tell yourself "I've done all I am able, done what I can, I can't do anymore I've given them a chance so now I'm going to let them just get on with it." On that note, I do what I can but don't get so involved that it takes up my lifestyle and time. I will always help my friends with what I can as the help me when I need it. That is how it should be. don't allow people to rely on you for everything and visa versa.

I leave you with this; should any lessons be learned Acceptance,patients and respect. these 3 will help you a great deal if you can do these.