How do you know if you are mentally ill?
First of all sweetie, take a breath! RELAX!:) It is one thing to think you may be 'mentally ill', as opposed to driving yourself to it by obsessing over it! You very well may be depressed, we are all taught the warning signs, but sometimes, we don't all notice, or we deny the fact we could be. You obviously sense that something is different in your life and your way of thinking or seeing things, and if that is the case, you can go somewhere to see someone. I do hate to say that these services have a waiting list, but they do,,,and they see SO many people hun that can't afford to pay for services....But the sooner you talk to a guidance conselor, or a family doctor about a referral or general exam,,,the sooner they can get the ball rolling and get you the help you need and deserve!!! Depression IS treatable. But just because you are depressed DOESNT mean that there IS mental illness involved. Depression can be a simple struggle in life that has taken you down,,,or it could be a bit more complex-like a chemical imbalance. Either are treatable with therapy and/or medicine. But only a doctor/psychiatrist can make the proper diagnosis. Don't worry about how the parents will react. Everyone struggles at one point or another in their lives,,,,but some just need a little more help getting through things. But above all, just remember, you arent crazy,,,,, I know a lot of 'mentally ill' people who arent crazy. There is hope, so relax. First step, if you arent comfortable talking to the parents about it, you should try talking to a guidance counselor at school, or a trusted person, parishiner, or priest? Aunt, Uncle,,,,,someone? Is one reason you are getting so depressed because you feel you can't talk to your parents? There are alot of things that could be playing a factor in your depression hun. But anyone here will tell you that it takes a proper diagnosis and treatment to try to fix anything. So take some initiative, and talk to someone. Then take it from there. You will be okey. Just remember that. Blessings, Trinity
How to tell a parent you have a mental illness?
My dad is the same way. He believes that teenagers cannot have mental illnesses. Because they are all mentally ill. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety as well as a few other smaller anxiety issues. First of all do not tell your what you think you have. You want to just say to her something like "Mom I something has really been bothering me recently." or "Mom I think something is wrong with me I just don't know what." Which ever you think your mom will react to the best. You're goal is to get to a therapist, because your parents cannot competently make a decision as to weather you have something wrong with you or not. Even if your parent is a therapist they couldn't because they are your parent. So it make take a while but that should be your goal. Because I have been trying to get my mom to understand what I have been going through since it started in the 5th grade. I am 16 now and have accepted that my mom just can't understand. It took me a while to get them to get me a therapist but trust me its worth the work. I had to trick my parents into thinking that if I went to a therapist she/he would tell me that I was normal and it would all be over, needless to say I am not normal and my parents are grateful that they sent me. Hope this jumbled mess of words help.
Am i mentally ill if i cut myself?
I'm so scared that my parents will find out let alone but then if they do what if they send me to a mental hospital i don't think my problems are that bad enough (sorry if that offended anyone i didn't mean it that way) but if I'm bipolar is that a mental illness? Is depression? I'm not sure that I'm bipolar or depressed but i might be since i did some research but if i am then where would my parents get me help from or where would you get someone you know help from if they self harm can bipolar disorder be treated and if i was considered mental but i got help would i still have the mental illness??
What does the Bible say about mentally ill people?
As far as salvation goes, I believe that mentally ill people are the same as anyone else. They will be saved if they are elect of God. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: - Ephesians 1:4. Salvation is not based upon works: Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, - 2 Timothy 1:9. So just like anyone else, if their names are recorded in heaven, then they are a child of God, if not then they are not. Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. - Luke 10:22. In many of the Psalms, Prince David addesses his own depression, Psalm 73 is helpful as well.
Has Anyone Ever Gotten Over Severe Depression or Any Mental Illness?
Several Years ago I had sever depression. I went to counseling and was on a lot of medicine. I was experiencing panic and anxiety attacks. There were times when I did not think life was worth living. I was finally hospitalized and had 5 EST therapy. About a year after that and regulating my medication, I did get better. I can now function and do not have to spend all my days in bed or living in fear because of the panic attacks. I an now physically healthier. There are times when I may have a day or two of depression but it is not the severe dibilitating kind. I am only on two medicines now. One is for depression and the other for panic and anxiety attacks Since I believe depression is a chemical imbalance im most people, I do not think you ever completely get over it. I think we can get much better and able to function in society. But, I think the clinical illness is always there even if it is dormant. It takes a lot of personal work to keep from going back down and even we try our best, sometimes it is difficult to overcome because for me, I am freightened of having a major relapse. I just try every day to live in the moment and live by the serenity prayer. God Bless those who do suffer and don't give up. Every day they are closer the healing this dreadful dibilitating diease.