Is there a way to prevent or lessen the impact of a mental illness??!
Question:
Is there a way to prevent or lessen the impact of a mental illness??
because my mom has a mental illness (not like adhd, something serious, like flat out being kinda crazy) and i feel like im starting to inherit some of her traits already. so (and please only answer if you actually KNOW) i was wondering if theres a way (besides help and medicine) to kind of make me better or help prevent me from getting the illness. like an outlet, or something, or writing or music.......?? this is probably a dumb or weird question but i really want to know.
Answers:
Learning about different mental illnesses will help. Eating a proper diet (6 small well balanced protions a day) and exercising will also help. If anyone in the situation is using drugs or alcohol they need to quit. Support groups can help. There are herbal remedies, like St. Joseph's Wart, that have been known to help depression. Going places, doing different activities, & meeting people can help. Also learning about self control and positive thinking can help. I was misdiagnosed with acute paranoid syciophrenia. I actually have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Panic Attacks, & Bi polar (so they say). Counseling and med.'s have helped to a point. However, a big part of it is helping yourself. If you're in a bad situation - get out of it ASAP. If it's panic attacks - learn breathing techniques, as well as, relaxing techniques. Like a long bath with candles, reading, etc. If it is paranoid szciophrenia - these things will help - however Medication is the most effective, for a somewhat "normal" life. Don't let it get out of hand. These things are more effectively treated with what I told you and medication and counseling. There is no shame in it. There are more people out there than is acknowledged with some sort of mental problem. The thing we all want is to be and function as "normally" as possible. If you can't find the right med.'s at first. Don't give up. They react with us all differently. I don't recommend Zyprexa - it causes significant weight gain - FAST. LOL