I have setup this blog/website to try and help others who have ongoing issues with mental health problems and symptoms and the effects of childhood abuse and trauma.
Most of the information available today is either medical or treatment based and not based on daily management of these symptoms. Not everyone has the ability or desire to open up and seek medical advice. Mental health issues and treatments have a stigma attached. Especially childhood trauma and the long lasting effects it has on the victims.
I recently had a recurrence of my Complex PTSD symptoms and could not find any information to help with daily issues.
Many people who suffer with anxiety and or depression tend to hide the true affects this has on their lives.
A lack of sleep, nightmares, loss of appetite, unusual stress, not being able to relax, drinking heavily, substance abuse and other unhealthy traits could all point towards an issue with mental health.
It took me years to open up and tell my family and friends that I was not ok.
I was struggling with life. I was stressed and unwell. I couldn’t function properly at work. Money was always an issue and I have lost several jobs due to my mental health issues.
Mental heath sufferers tend to be closed to the idea of looking for help. The human brain becomes conditioned to the ” I will be alright” outlook and doesn’t see the bigger picture.
If you have or feel like you have mental health issues then I would encourage you to seek medical assistance in the first instance. A medical practitioner will do a quick test and help you start the journey to managing the issues.
This may include medications to assist with the effects and symptoms of mental heath. These work quite quickly, usually within 2 -3 weeks you will notice a difference and there are many types of medications that can be prescribed. Some are for mild symptoms and others are dedicated to the treatment of more severe effects of mental health issues.
Counselling is a definite benefit with mental health issues, this was an incredible help to me. I was offered CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a way of helping with my issues from childhood abuse and trauma.
Anyway, I hope my initial ramblings and opening up on how I feel will resonate with some people who read this website. If a handful of readers gain a brighter perspective knowing that other people are out there dealing with mental health issues then I have helped.
And by doing so, this will help me gain a better understanding and perspective on daily life and managing my condition.
Thanks