Do you or anyone in your life suffer from mental illness? Have you struggled to understand or come to terms with it? Mental illness is widely misunderstood. There are many variations of mental illness, yet it’s easy to generalize and come to unreasonable conclusions. This post “the 4 myths of mental illness” will help you understand this condition.
There are a number of myths surrounding the topic of mental illness. However, there are four common ones that really ought to be banished.
Take a look at some eye-opening myths of mental illness and what makes them not true:
1. Mental illnesses are 100% hereditary. It’s untrue that mental illnesses are 100% hereditary. Certainly, mental illness can be passed down from a parent to a child. However, there are many cases where someone with no family history of mental illness develops a condition.
*Mental illness is often caused by psychological trauma. This happens when an intense negative experience has a deep emotional impact on someone.
* Biological factors can also cause mental illness. Sometimes, an individual is born with a chemical imbalance. This can cause the brain to function abnormally.
Underlying Mental Issues
2. Mental illnesses are caused by drug use. Although there are many damaging effects of substance abuse, there are very few cases where drug use causes mental illness. Instead, it’s likely that underlying mental issues push those individuals into using drugs.
* For example, depression is a common mental illness. Those that are depressed often become substance abusers and their symptoms worsen.
* Regarding legal drugs, there may be some that have mind-altering effects. In most instances, the effects are temporary. However, there have been incidents of permanent impact after prolonged use of prescription drugs.
Finding Courage to Deal With Your Issue:
3. Mental illness sufferers have a weak will. It’s important to realize that having a mental illness doesn’t reflect your will or character. In fact, it takes a tremendous will to keep a mental illness from taking over your life!
* In many cases, sufferers are helpless when it comes to their condition. Mental illnesses don’t discriminate. They can affect anybody.
* Dealing with a mental illness takes a great deal of courage, especially if you’re facing a lifelong condition. Knowing that you have to deal with it for the rest of your life can be overwhelming.
* In many cases, you may find people who refuse to believe they are ill. And while this strength is admirable, it could also be dangerous if they aren’t seeking treatment.
4. Mental illnesses prevent a “normal” life. The great news is that “normalcy” doesn’t have to be affected if you have a mental illness. With therapy and medication, it’s likely that mental illness sufferers can live a normal life.
* Having a great support team ensures you keep on track with your treatment plan. It prevents you from “falling off the wagon.”
* Some of the world’s most influential individuals have suffered from some form of mental illness. You’d be surprised at how many mental illness sufferers walk amongst you each day.
Your best bet when facing a mental illness is to do as much research as possible. Getting educated helps you to gain understanding of your condition. It also helps you to manage responses and expectations.
Where to Go For Help
I’m here for you,
Try as you might break away from the cycle of mental illness it is not always easy to stop feeling depressed and move forward.
Like all of us, you have deeply held beliefs about yourself, other people, and the way the world works that cause you to unconsciously sabotage your best efforts.
It’s not you it is mental illness.
As a personal EFT Tapping Coach, I’m always looking for new clients to work with who have the desire and aim to realize their goals.
My motivation is to see you overcome depression and mental illness that are holding you back, and keeping you from creating more of what you want in your life!
Above all, remember that mental illness isn’t a death sentence. Life gets back on track once the sufferer seeks treatment and support!
