Or any other mental concern for that matter?
The answer is simple.
Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are disorders and illnesses.
You'd go to the doctor for an illness such as cancer, or a disorder such as cystic fibrosis, and of course, take medication for them too.
You go to doctors and take medication for illnesses and disorders, physical or mental.
Simple.
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Short post, but I'd like to think it gets the point across. This week someone looked at me like I was insane when he realised I have been taking anxiety medication for almost two years.
It's GAD. Generalised Anxiety Disorder. These things don't go away and are as valid as physical conditions.
There's a stigma of not going to a doctor or therapist, but please go if you need one. If not, ring a local helpline (google the number for the area).
Have you had any experiences of this? All comments are more than welcome but asked to be respectful.
Come chat!
Facebook; Justaoifethings
Twitter; @justaoifethings
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The answer is simple.
Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are disorders and illnesses.
You'd go to the doctor for an illness such as cancer, or a disorder such as cystic fibrosis, and of course, take medication for them too.
You go to doctors and take medication for illnesses and disorders, physical or mental.
Simple.
~~~~~~~
Short post, but I'd like to think it gets the point across. This week someone looked at me like I was insane when he realised I have been taking anxiety medication for almost two years.
It's GAD. Generalised Anxiety Disorder. These things don't go away and are as valid as physical conditions.
There's a stigma of not going to a doctor or therapist, but please go if you need one. If not, ring a local helpline (google the number for the area).
Have you had any experiences of this? All comments are more than welcome but asked to be respectful.
Come chat!
Facebook; Justaoifethings
Twitter; @justaoifethings
Instagram; justaoifethings
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