So you've just been diagnosed with a Mental Illness, what do you do? This isn't a simple question to answer because it can be difficult, stressful, and hard to deal with because of the stigma that is associated with Mental Illness. The first thing you need to know that there is nothing wrong with you. You AREN'T your diagnoses, you are human and some people are wired differently. Not everyone functions the same way and that makes us unique. If people can't see that, you have to understand that it's not your fault. The stigma, fear, and rejection that surrounds Mental Health is something that needs to change and people need to understand those who suffer from a Mental Illness are still human and not a diagnoses.
When you get the diagnoses, the second thing you need to do and have a support system of people who will be there for you. This is something that you may struggle with because people that you think will be there for you may show their true colors when they find out. Like I said, it's not your fault and it's not a flaw on you. Society has a lot to do with the stigma that surrounds Mental Health. You are still a person, you aren't defined by your illness. It's important to surround yourself around people who build you up and support you, not tear you down.
What is also extremely important is how you choose recovery, people struggle to find what works for them. What works for you may not work for another person and that's okay. People are different and they choose different things that will help in the journey to recovery. You also need to know that it's okay not to be okay, it's okay to have bad days because it's all part of the process. You'll have bad days and you'll have good ones. Some days will be a struggle while others won't. It's part of the healing process and they will make you stronger mentally, physically, and emotionally.
You aren't your diagnoses. There is hope, help, and support for you if you have been diagnosed with a Mental Illness and are struggling. I've been there and I know it feels to lose people who you thought would be there for you. It's okay to feel down, it's okay have bad days but what is most important is how you rise from those events that happen in your life. It's important to reach out because keeping things bottled up won't help, it will only make it worse. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. Talk to your doctor and parents and seek out those who can help you. There are many resources online and in the real world that can a service to you.
You're not alone. There is help, hope, support, and a community who will be there for you and understand what you're going through. It's not going to be an easy journey but it will be worth it in the end. The healing process is one of hope, lessons learned, hard times, difficult moments, and moments that will strengthen you. You're a human being who is wired differently than others, there is nothing wrong with you. The fact that you chose to seek out help shows strength, courage, and bravery. There is nothing worse than battling your own mind every day. You chose the path to recovery and it will get better. That I can promise you. Don't be afraid to reach out. There are many resources, books, videos, and people that can help you in your journey.
When you get the diagnoses, the second thing you need to do and have a support system of people who will be there for you. This is something that you may struggle with because people that you think will be there for you may show their true colors when they find out. Like I said, it's not your fault and it's not a flaw on you. Society has a lot to do with the stigma that surrounds Mental Health. You are still a person, you aren't defined by your illness. It's important to surround yourself around people who build you up and support you, not tear you down.
What is also extremely important is how you choose recovery, people struggle to find what works for them. What works for you may not work for another person and that's okay. People are different and they choose different things that will help in the journey to recovery. You also need to know that it's okay not to be okay, it's okay to have bad days because it's all part of the process. You'll have bad days and you'll have good ones. Some days will be a struggle while others won't. It's part of the healing process and they will make you stronger mentally, physically, and emotionally.
You aren't your diagnoses. There is hope, help, and support for you if you have been diagnosed with a Mental Illness and are struggling. I've been there and I know it feels to lose people who you thought would be there for you. It's okay to feel down, it's okay have bad days but what is most important is how you rise from those events that happen in your life. It's important to reach out because keeping things bottled up won't help, it will only make it worse. Seeking help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. Talk to your doctor and parents and seek out those who can help you. There are many resources online and in the real world that can a service to you.
You're not alone. There is help, hope, support, and a community who will be there for you and understand what you're going through. It's not going to be an easy journey but it will be worth it in the end. The healing process is one of hope, lessons learned, hard times, difficult moments, and moments that will strengthen you. You're a human being who is wired differently than others, there is nothing wrong with you. The fact that you chose to seek out help shows strength, courage, and bravery. There is nothing worse than battling your own mind every day. You chose the path to recovery and it will get better. That I can promise you. Don't be afraid to reach out. There are many resources, books, videos, and people that can help you in your journey.