Life Stigma's with Mental Illness List

In days gone by the diagnosis of Mental Illness meant you were headed straight for the funny farm. A person with a mental illness was thought to be wacky. Today the stigma's of mental illness have come out of the darkness and into the light of revelation and understanding.

There are many definitions for mental illness, but the bottom line is that it is an illness that affects the mind and the emotions of those afflicted resulting in the inability to carry on normal responsibilities.

The root of mental disorders stem from a whole host of issues such as psychological, biochemical, genetics, traumas, head injuries and more.

Most types of mental illness have symptoms that are experienced by everyone. But when those symptoms take over and render you helpless or unable to cope you have moved from bothersome symptoms to mental illness which must be addressed.

A simple, brief list of the types of mental illnesses follows:

• Anxiety-a sense of dread and fear which can lead to phobias;
• Tic Disorders-involuntary body movements or sounds;
• Mood Disorders-including bi-polar and clinical depression;
• Psychotic Disorders-including Schizophrenia;
• Impulse Control Disorders-skipping the thought process to get immediate satisfaction which may lead to addictions;
• Dissociative Disorders-formally known as multiple personality disorder and more.

Although the definitions above are in no way complete ... can you identify with any of them? Have these symptoms begun to take over your life or your ability to cope? Take action! First of all forget the stigma. Forget the fear of heading to the funny farm. We are living in an age of enlightenment where miraculous treatments and support are available.

If you had a broken leg, would you just live with it or would you go to your physician?  No, you would go get help from your doctor.  Your mind is part of your body and if your mental state is interfering with your every day life it is time to get help.

The specialist for the mind is called a psychologist and the medical physician for the mind is a psychiatrist. An expert will be able to diagnose and treat your symptoms. With the help of Doctor's, counselor's and mental health groups you will be able to control the symptoms and live your life to its fullest.

Mental Illness is no longer a life sentence, it is a treatable condition that can be controlled and managed. Begin today to take charge of your mental condition.

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Getting a psychiatric evaluation is the key to determining the cause of your psychological symptoms and obtaining proper treatment. The website I have posted above will give you a variety of resources and good information regarding mental illness and mental health. It is important that you learn all you can about how you function. If something is 'off' don't condemn yourself or be afraid. It is you and you have always been you. Don't be afraid of yourself. Learn how best to take care of yourself; body, mind and spirit.

If you live with someone who has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality you may feel your life is spinning out of control. This personality disorder has many symptoms. A person with Borderline Personality can make YOU feel like you are the one with the problem. They are so good at making arguments and convincing statements that they can convince you that it is actually you who is going crazy. The borderline knows how to manipulate and actually enjoys turning people against each other and are experts at making everything look like it is YOUR fault. Don't buy it but learn how to cope with it and treat the behavior in a way that will help your loved one not hurt him/her.

One main problematic response to living with a borderline is to become a co-dependent. If you are helping to break the fall for your loved one, or buying into the manipulation and carrying guilt that doesn't belong to you, you will enable your loved one to continue in the same way and in the long run enable him to live a destructive life. Learn how to put healthy boundaries in place that will protect you and your family. Do not allow your friend, child or spouse to mistreat you or your family. If you are already stuck in this cycle you are probably thinking, oh, easy for you to say. I am urging you to seek resources to get you out of this cycle and into a healthy frame of mind.

I have included two excellent books for those living with a borderline. The first book called "Walking on Eggshells," will give you tools to know how to respond and the understanding of the crazy-making cycle you are living. The second book, "Get Me out of Here," is written by a recovering borderline. The author shares her steps to recovery and gives the reader a peek into what is going on inside your loved one's head.

Do not try to handle this yourself. There are many resources available. Support groups for mental illness's are very helpful and will help you know you are not alone. There is hope - look for solutions, do your research and be please take your life back by being proactive.