#mentallillness

[chronicillnesshumor]

By Titsay

[emilythesinner]

I am scared of the future &traumatized by the past

I cant give my love to ya

Because i know it never last

So i'm pressured into present & i'm not able to move

I don't know what really happend, honest lies or unreal truth.

🖤

[cadavercanine]

Fuck it imma make a ranfren au

[anhedonichaze]

When you don't live anymore and surviving everyday is one only goal .

[whoaaah666]

And sometimes i just wish i grew up in a normal home with parents that gave me love instead of severe mentall illness

[hec-chan]

"of course! you're my greatest joy, the person i'm wholly and entirely in love with forever

i could never just take the pieces that suit me best. you're all of you and i'll never want anything more ^u^"

😭🩷😭

[witheredlover]

"And it feels like yesterday was a year ago, But I don't wanna let anybody know. Cuz everyone wants something from me now, And I don't wanna let 'em down."

[oliviawebsite]

secret voice arising telling me to ignore the path im on. i dont want to kill it i just want to move on and be able to think clearly no cacophony

[restwitt]

hi guys it’s me this is my oc hes sad

[emilythesinner]

Sinners judging sinners for sinning differently. ♡

[mentallilness]

On that note, I had a very violent dream. Lots of suicide, attempted suicide, blood and gore, murder, the works. Not very pleasant but yurr

[anhedonichaze]

Today for the first time while talking to you I felt blank like i never knew you ,

this distance between us made me feel you like a stranger that i don't know anymore.

[allyactually]

mental illness isn’t a trend

I am about to hurt some feelings with this one but honestly, I am sick of it and it needs to be said and talked about. I heard once that everyone has a mental illness or everyone has anxiety.. Something like that. Let me be the first to tell you just how untrue that is. I can almost guarantee not everyone struggles with a mental illness. Why would you want to? Why would you actually want to speak that over yourself? Mental illness is NOT a trend. It is NOT something to gloat about. It’s not something to be ashamed about but it’s also not something we should be walking around gloating about. It’s real. It’s scary. It’s messy and it’s a freaking struggle. The ones who genuinely struggle with a mental illness are tired of not being taken seriously because of this trend.

Tiktok diagnosing

Oh tiktok. We love it there. We love scrolling and self-diagnosing because a “mental health professional” says that because we can’t pay attention in school that we have ADHD or because we sometimes space out that we have BPD. No- if you do not see a psychiatrist or a PCP about these issues, please don’t allow an app to diagnose you. I remember about a month ago I was scrolling and this lady said `` put a finger down if you have intrusive thoughts” . Well I put my finger down because girllll do I have intrusive thoughts. 10 fingers later, I have autism. I’m not saying that to be funny.. This girl really said that. Rare mental disorders like borderline personality, bipolar and dissociative personality disorders have dedicated hashtags with billions of views attached to them when in reality these disorders have been professionally diagnosed to less than 3% of the global population, according to multiple studies from the National Institute of Mental Health. So this is clearly becoming an overwhelming issue. “Social media can absolutely influence individuals, especially when symptoms feel similar, and without much explanation or formal assessment,” said April Krowel, a licensed clinical neuropsychologist at The Brain Center. “My practice has seen an uptick in people of all ages requesting appointments because of something they saw on TikTok, specifically.” Have you tried to get an appointment lately? They are out months and my psychiatrist specifically says it’s because of this trend. 

Mental Health vs Mental Illness

Let me be clear, Not Everyone Suffers From Mental Illness, But Everyone Has Mental Health that should be prioritized. As the CMHA writes (2018), 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health issue every year. However, every single one of us (5 in 5) have mental health. A person can have a mental illness and have excellent mental health. Conversely, someone without a mental illness can have poor mental health. According to Mayo Clinic (2018), mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions – disorders that affect your mood, thinking, and behaviour. All mental illnesses are diagnosed by psychologists or psychiatrists (two of the many types of mental health professionals) based on a set of criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). The CMHA (2018) defines mental health as a state of being, including aspects such as your self-esteem, distress, and stress levels. It also encompasses how you feel about yourself, others, and the world. Thus, one individual may have good mental health on some days, and worse mental health on others. This person may or may not have a mental illness. 

Let me back track from statistics because they are BORING and we need personal examples. 

First, let me show you what poor mental health + no mental illness

Outwardly i show:

I have a good GPA

Great job

Several friends

What is also happening:

I am working nonstop

I have a million things on my to do list

I have no tolerance for personal imperfections and am also a bit of a doormat for others

I’m finding it difficult to trust people, and am afraid of revealing any imperfections.

Inwardly i feel

Massive self-imposed pressure to “stay competitive”

Cycles between frustration and contentment

Envious of most people around me and discontented with where I am at

Next, i will show you good mental health + mental illness

Outwardly i show

I am maintaining physical health by working out regularly and eating healthfully (mental and physical health are connected!)

I am nurturing my friendships and coping with the natural drifting that is occurring with some of my friends

I am usually bright and upbeat, but I definitely do have dips from time to time

What is also happening (and notice how these points are things you can learn and build even without a mental illness):

Much more often than not, I talk to myself with self-acceptance and self-validation through difficult experiences and challenging emotions

I have built the ability to notice when I am feeling or thinking ineffectively, and have become much better at processing my experiences in a more effective manner

I am letting go of the desire to control my circumstances and others around me. I am only responsible for the energy that I bring to the table; what others do with it is entirely up to them

Inwardly, I feel (and this is currently; it is not always the case!):

filled and very content with myself not only where I am currently at

Gratitude for the many gifts that the universe has given me in my life

Much more grounded in my own values, goals, and passions

Lastly, bad mental health + mental illness

Outwardly, you would see:

Someone who seems to be really struggling

“I don’t really see her much anymore”

Some clinginess to friends, boyfriend

What is also happening:

Extremely burned out

Sleeping through most of the day

Trying my best to seek support from loved ones but still finding it difficult to accept help

Suicidal ideation

Seeing a psychiatrist for the first time;

Inwardly, I feel:

freaking terrible – anxiety is through the roof, self-berating is constant

Very supported by my friends and family, but finding it difficult to accept the support (“I don’t deserve their support”)

Emptiness

Hopelessness and helplessness

These are very different but feel similar. Everyone has mental health that they need to prioritize - mental illness or not. It’s just time that we learned the difference between the 2. So that one becomes the trend (prioritizing your mental health) and the other (mental illness) does not. I wish people would understand the severity of dealing with a mental illness. Making someone feel like their issue isn’t important is a problem. Self diagnosing is a problem. It is however important to discuss the topic and bring awareness like I am doing now. If you believe you have  a mental illness- please go seek professional medical opinions. It is important to take your brain into priority. 

Prioritize yourself and take care of yourself. You are the only you that will ever be.

[voicesintulips]

yours words  inside me are caved in;   breaking; & flourishing my body in a hell almost; but forgiven    by my inhumanly beauty; swell like a cherry; on a tongue. away at my lips he goes; I am bad seed. bruised as bitten & broken into; persistent at my skin; he peels me open; speaking in waves of teeth all over me  unaware of how lovely you could have  been  for somebody else to love.         - voices in tulips

[hamishsblog]

A journey along the Lea #434 - London lockdown #94 Holly’s Pombombs on the friends bridge. In memory of Holly Cowlam who took her own life following a diagnosis of depression. It is reminder that mental illness can happen to anyone. It is important we talk about mental illness - it’s ok not to be ok... . . #psychogeopgraphy #urbanlandscapes #newtopographic #lockdown #londonlockdown #riverlea #mentallillness #london #hackneymarshes #remnantmagazine #thought_landscape @hollyspombombs https://www.instagram.com/p/CDGewtxH6Hz/?igshid=zou7sv3y5kf8