What Help Is Available When Struggling With Your Mental Health?
Studies have shown that individuals who have received a DID diagnosis are more likely to struggle with their mental health. For example, they may also experience anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.
However, it is important to note that while it may not always feel that way, there’s always help available to you. Furthermore, you have a wide range of options to choose from depending on the struggles you are facing and personal preferences.
Speak to your friends and family. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety or mood swings, speaking out to those you trust can be useful. There are many reasons for this. Firstly, it means that you no longer feel quite so alone, as you know there’s someone beside you who will always have your back. In addition to this, they may be able to help you find better ways to cope with your emotions or to get to the route of why you may be feeling a certain way.
Look into therapy. Therapy is another great way to identify triggers, develop healthy coping mechanisms and more. Furthermore, there are many different kinds of therapy to choose from, including EDMR, talking therapy, drama therapy, sand tray therapy and more.
No matter which route you decide to go down, try to carry out as much research as possible before reaching out to a therapist. This way, you can ensure that they have previous experience working with people in a situation similar to your own, meaning they’re better suited to the job and all that this entails.
If you are unsure which type of therapy is best for you, ask your doctor or the person in charge of your care for some more advice.
Consider inpatient support. If your mental health struggles are interfering with your abilities to properly care for yourself or are causing you to act out in dangerous ways, such as through relying on narcotics and alcohol, you may want to consider inpatient treatment, such as a partial hospitalization program.
This way, you can gain access to the comprehensive care and support you need in order to recover from addiction and start feeling more like your usual safe again. Otherwise, you may find it hard to take a step back from the cycle you are currently caught in.
Support groups. Support groups can also prove to be useful when contending with mental health struggles, as they allow you to connect with others who may be in a similar situation to your own. This is a great way to combat feelings of loneliness or isolation, as you can see first-hand that other people have experiences that are comparable to your own.
In addition to this, joining a support group means that you can benefit from speaking to people who not only understand you but who can provide you with practical advice and guidance. For example, they may be able to share with you tips and tricks they use to combat their own anxiety and low moods. This can also provide you with much-needed companionship.
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