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When is it okay to seek medical help?
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:51 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:51 pm
Okay, this is tough to say, but the discussion on mental health and suicide that was on the board last week following the tragic death of the Wash. State QB has gotten me to thinking...I am not where I want to be mentally. A lot of friends are stressed out, too, and I think my generation (born 1987) are in a similar boat - we are always on the go and stressing over everything. I am way ahead of my peers on some issues, but behind on some.
I am thinking I am compulsive in people-pleasing and it comes at a cost. Anxiety is rampant and I am losing anything that interests me. I work multiple jobs to maintain financial freedom (because my head is drilled that money is good and debt is bad), but feel like in the day of specialization that I cannot do both and be good enough at both to make everyone happy and perform to the level some want. I want to just do one, but my mind cannot process only doing one and losing the income. However, I constantly ask myself the question if making more money but being miserable is even logical. I feel depressed occasionally because what I see some friends do I just no longer even want to do with them (going out, etc.).
I have some friends who I know feel similar, but won't share. It is actually more prevalent in my female friends - at least they acknowledge it. However, the use of drugs like Adderal (sp.) and others are their way of pushing forward. I do not want to go the route of any supplements.
So, my question is when is it okay to reach out to a doctor or psychologist? I am not crazy or anything, but I know my balance is not there. I have read books on mental health, but I feel like I have read so much and gained so much knowledge that I cannot trick myself to mental health (stupid to say, but if you know the placebo effect is happening, it isn't going to work).
I am thinking I am compulsive in people-pleasing and it comes at a cost. Anxiety is rampant and I am losing anything that interests me. I work multiple jobs to maintain financial freedom (because my head is drilled that money is good and debt is bad), but feel like in the day of specialization that I cannot do both and be good enough at both to make everyone happy and perform to the level some want. I want to just do one, but my mind cannot process only doing one and losing the income. However, I constantly ask myself the question if making more money but being miserable is even logical. I feel depressed occasionally because what I see some friends do I just no longer even want to do with them (going out, etc.).
I have some friends who I know feel similar, but won't share. It is actually more prevalent in my female friends - at least they acknowledge it. However, the use of drugs like Adderal (sp.) and others are their way of pushing forward. I do not want to go the route of any supplements.
So, my question is when is it okay to reach out to a doctor or psychologist? I am not crazy or anything, but I know my balance is not there. I have read books on mental health, but I feel like I have read so much and gained so much knowledge that I cannot trick myself to mental health (stupid to say, but if you know the placebo effect is happening, it isn't going to work).
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Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:53 pm to rpg37
How often do you exercise? I've found that helps a lot with stress
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:53 pm to rpg37
It's never too early to ask a professional and when it's too late...we'll it's too late. There's nothing wrong with asking for help especially as mental health studies become more popular.
If you aren't taking care of yourself, don't expect anyone else to.
If you aren't taking care of yourself, don't expect anyone else to.
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:53 pm to rpg37
quote:
So, my question is when is it okay to reach out to a doctor or psychologist?
Now. Whenever you feel that you need it.
They may not feel you need meds, but just talking to someone about these things helps tremendously.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:55 pm to rpg37
quote:
I have read books on mental health, but I feel like I have read so much and gained so much knowledge that I cannot trick myself to mental health (stupid to say, but if you know the placebo effect is happening, it isn't going to work).
Are you saying you're too smart to be happy?
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:56 pm to rpg37
I was born in 88, my wife in 87. Our generation has rampant mental/emotional problems. Just a weird time to grow up I think. By all means seek professional help if you feel you need it. I can tell you that for me personally, embracing Jesus Christ has made all the difference in my life.
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:56 pm to rpg37
Give God and exercise a try.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:56 pm to rpg37
I don't know if you realize this but the stigma of men having to seek out professional help is dead
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:57 pm to texag7
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How often do you exercise? I've found that helps a lot with stress
I have taken that into effect and really started back hard in the gym about nine months ago. In college, my brain would be in withdrawal if I ever missed one session. One. Now, it is so hard to mentally get over it and go. I have been concerned about that because I know things should become easier after it becomes habitual...that is not happening as quickly this go around.
I am on a clean eating spell now, taking multi vitamins, and doing whatever I know to safely counteract any laziness from my body. I am really concerned about how tired I feel all the time. It's like I have two phases (7-7 work I get after it) anytime else I am down. If I don't have work, I feel bored. When that time is extended for whatever reason, I start overanalyzing everything. As bad as it sounds, and pathetic it sounds, I start looking at social media and comparing myself...which I know is so bad.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 3:59 pm to rpg37
Put those health benefits to use and go talk to a professional.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:00 pm to rpg37
Stop talking Adderall to start.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:00 pm to ThatMakesSense
quote:
Are you saying you're too smart to be happy?
I don't know the best way to word it, but I do feel like smarter people generally have tougher times in this area. I believe there is correlation there.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:01 pm to redstick13
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Stop talking Adderall to start.
The OP I made says specifically I don't take any drugs and don't want to like most in generation.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:01 pm to rpg37
Try therapy first before going to a psychiatrist with the drugs. It will give you somebody you can speak to without “pleasing”. I have had similar issues, found a good one in Dfw, she has tuned me up a couple of times 5 years apart.
Did send me to the shrink for a prescription one of the times, but only after a couple of sessions first
Do not know where you are but if dfw pm me and say you did here because I do not pay attention to them
Did send me to the shrink for a prescription one of the times, but only after a couple of sessions first
Do not know where you are but if dfw pm me and say you did here because I do not pay attention to them
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:01 pm to rpg37
Challenge yourself to try something new every weekend.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:01 pm to rpg37
Smoke some weed. I assure you, your life will balance out at least for a little while.
I understand there’s a stigma to it, but if you don’t tell anyone, no one will know, will they?
I’ll just leave that there.
I understand there’s a stigma to it, but if you don’t tell anyone, no one will know, will they?
I’ll just leave that there.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:02 pm to rpg37
You should start doing a daily meditation.
If having too many jobs is bringing you anxiety, figure out which one you want to continue on with and let the other(s) go. Life is too short to be miserable at your job. Once you free yourself from those, you will be amazed that something else may pop up. But you have to make changes for yourself
You can do it
Stay off of social media. Hell, give TD a break if you post a lot here. Get out in nature and breathe
If having too many jobs is bringing you anxiety, figure out which one you want to continue on with and let the other(s) go. Life is too short to be miserable at your job. Once you free yourself from those, you will be amazed that something else may pop up. But you have to make changes for yourself
You can do it
Stay off of social media. Hell, give TD a break if you post a lot here. Get out in nature and breathe
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:02 pm to rpg37
Find something you can routinely do that is both physically and mentally challenging that'll push you beyond comfortability to the point where it humbles you, and use that humility as a means to change your perspective on what's troubling you.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:02 pm to rpg37
Just tell your doctor what you said here. He'll prescribe you something.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:04 pm to rpg37
Everyone needs help at some time or another. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for it. My faith and friends help me out tremendously. Life is hard, don’t let it get the best of you.
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