Mental Illness Awareness

Mental Illness Awareness

Published October 5, 2012

Life is not always easy and things can go wrong at any time. There are times when you must reach deep down inside yourself and find the strength to cope with whatever it is you are facing. A healthy mental attitude is priceless and very important for your good health. Having friends who support you will give you strength. Chatting with a friend will remind you that you are not alone. Laugh as much as possible as this can dramatically improve your outlook and the quality of your life.

Major depression can be triggered by severe life stresses including the death of a loved one, divorce, serious financial difficulty, chronic illness and chemical dependency. It is normal for feelings of sadness or grief to develop in response to such stressful situations. Do not mistake sadness for depression. Feelings of sadness will lessen over time. Depression is a whole body illness, one that affects the body, nervous system, moods, thoughts and behavior. It affects the way you eat, sleep, the way you feel about yourself and the way you react to and think about the people and things around you. Symptoms can last for weeks, months or years.  It is a potentially life-threatening physical and mental illness. Common  signs of depression includes abnormal sleeping patterns, chronic fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate feelings of guilt, decreased ability to concentrate and thoughts of suicide. If someone you know has threatened suicide, take those threats seriously and encourage the person to seek help. Anyone can suffer from depression. Teenage years can be stressful and challenging too. What you know and taking action in someone’s life will make a real difference . Research shows that if left untreated, mental health problems can become worse over time.

A healthy mental attitude is priceless and very important for your good health. Building a diet around whole foods, drinking eight glasses of pure water daily, and using AIM supplements will nourish cells to be their best.

Phyllis Lewis
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