Synopsis
about the “Change You Brain Everyday” Blog
More people are struggling than are “normal.” By definition if you are dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, declining memory, or trouble focusing you are in the “normal” bunch. More than half the population will deal with these issues in their lifetimes. Because there is a stigma associated people don’t openly share when they are seeking help.
You should not feel ashamed to reach out to a professional for help. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness. If you are struggling denying that your are is only going to increase your struggle. You’d be surprised just how many people you admire that “have got it all together” are seeing a Dr., physiatrist, therapist, or clinician. Have you ever stopped to think that maybe the reason why they are so put together is because they are getting a little extra help?
Exercise: Make a list of 10 of your friends. How many of them have needed help for thier brain or mind in some way or another?
My intent is to be as open as possible on this blog. For the sake of this exercise I can not use names or specifics. In general of the 10 people I’m thinking I know that some have gotten professional help, suspect that others have, and assume that others have not.
It is my personal belief that everyone needs a little help for their brains and minds. In this quote attributed to Jiddu Krishnamurti it is said, “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Rampant consumerism and being in a constant rush are just of few of the ways that our society is sick. Before I get too far off the rails the point is I think there is a little sickness in everyone. Many people swipe their credit cards at the mall to fill a void with more emptiness. They’d be better of swiping the same card at a therapists office to cure the emptiness.
Getting back on track everyone has demons. Some of us just hide them better than others. I think everyone should see a therapist. The way I think about it is that it is preventive maintenance. I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety, a short temper, and irritability. Because I’ve processed where these symptoms come from through slowing down and being mindful they are not the struggle they once were. That doesn’t mean that they don’t try to pop up again from time to time. I see the therapist on a regular basis to nip things in the bud before they get out of hand. If you don’t want your engine to cease up you gotta bring it in for an oil change every few thousand miles.
Author – Coach Brian