Whether it's depression, anxiety, or autism, all mental disorders are difficult to live with. The thing about mental disorders, is the fact that the victim feels they have no say about who they are and what they feel. They don't choose this life, illnesses like PTSD are caused from witnessing horrible events in someones life. Something they have no say over, these things change a person's life, how they live, they can't control it. It's not like someone chooses to be bipolar, ya know.
It's easier to just tell people that you're okay, that you don't need help. Realizing that you have a problem and need help is sometimes embarrassing, hard to accept, but in the end it's revitalizing to know that there is hope. Learning that there is life and happiness after getting proper treatment is a breath of fresh air. Sometimes it feels like a million bricks on your chest holding you down, while some days the problem doesn't bother you at all. However, living with these nightmares at the corner of your eye all the time can take so much out of you that it keeps you from living a proper life. You wonder what you're missing out on and why you have to feel that way. Part of you wants to live and be happy while the majority can't fathom the idea of it. Here are a couple things to remember when you're living with a mental disorder that makes you feel that way;
Always take care of yourself.
Whether that means convincing yourself to shower or to do your homework, do it. Take care of yourself and the things that surround you. Eat when you need to, rest when you need to and stay busy when necessary.
Take advantage of the moment at hand.
Never take a second of time for granted and appreciate the life you have, whether it be horrible, at least you have one. Take one minutes to feel the wind in your hair or the sun on your skin. It's easy to get caught up in the flow of life but taking a little breather is healthy for you.
Take time to contribute.
Whether that mean socially, with your community or your own home, take the time. Be social and interact with others. Become a part of your community and be involved with people. Contribute to making your home a happy one by always helping or lending a hand to help yourself and the ones around you.
Deal with stress.
Be aware of what triggers your stress and how you react. You may be able to avoid some of the triggers and learn to prepare for it. Stress is a part of everyone's life and affects all people in a million ways. Learning to balance your lifestyle and stress is difficult but dealing with it will better prepare you for when harder days come.
Stigma.
Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have
experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person
apart. When a person is labelled by their illness they are seen as part
of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice which leads to negative actions and discrimination.
