#Panic disorder

[futureless]

i be in my own head fighting for my life

[yousaveeveryonebutwhosavesyou]

The brain is an organ. Mental illnesses are illnesses of that organ. Brain scans show that there is a physical difference between a healthy brain and a sick brain. Telling someone “You’re not really sick. It’s all in your head.” is like telling someone with asthma “It’s not real, it’s all in your lungs.” The brain is an organ that can malfunction as much as any other organ.

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[soxiyy]

Being Jewish with a panic disorder is a 0/10 experience, would not recommend

#jumblr #jewish #panic disorder #actually jewish #leftist antisemitism #right antisemitism #antisemitism #antisemitism tw #jewish tumblr #jewish stuff

[tearsoakedarmor]

I want to say, "I love you," without being afraid they will leave me on my bad days.

#generalized anxiety disorder #ptsd #major depressive disorder #mental illness #complex ptsd #mental health #heartache #panic disorder #mental illness and relationships #heartbreak

[funeral]

Lisa Capps and Elinor Ochs, Constructing Panic: The Discourse of Agoraphobia

#psychology #anxiety #panic disorder #excerpts #p

[venty-times17]

kiss your own bruises, nobody else will heal them for you.

#actuallybpd #actuallyptsd #bpd #actuallymentallyill #actuallydependent #actuallyabused #bpd problems #major depressive disorder #panic disorder #manic depressive #tbh having an episode

[akumaii]

Anxiety Disorder

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Definition: An Anxiety Disorder is a mental health condition characterized by excessive and persistent feelings of fear, worry, or apprehension. These feelings can be intense, disproportionate to the actual threat, and often interfere with daily life, causing significant distress and impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

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Note: inspired by this flag for the bunny!

(term coined: N/A) (flag made: 08/04/2023)

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[futureless]

i don’t know if i’m fighting demons or if i am the demon at this point

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[yousaveeveryonebutwhosavesyou]

How to Talk to Someone Who is Struggling⁣

It can be tough to talk to someone who is struggling with their mental health. We want our friends and family to feel comfortable reaching out to us, but most people aren’t actually sure how to react when that happens. I’ve heard a lot of people express fears that they might say the wrong thing or even make the situation worse. And that’s valid. It took a lot of training for me to learn how to talk to suicidal and depressed people, and they just don’t teach those skills in regular school. But having those skills can save lives. ⁣

So if you’ve got a struggling person in your life and you’re not sure how to talk to them, remember:⁣

Don’t be afraid of using the word ‘suicide’. It’s a harsh word, and a lot of people are scared that talking about it directly might push someone to do it. It won’t. Suicidal people are thinking about suicide in explicit terms all the time; hearing the word out loud isn’t any worse than the things they’ve already been thinking. Using euphemisms and beating around the bush just makes it hard to have an honest conversation. Be direct. Say exactly what you mean. Ask your loved ones if they are thinking about killing themselves. Say the word suicide. It’s hard, but it’s important.⁣

Don’t make the conversation all about you. It is really, really tempting to jump in and tell a struggling person all about your own struggles with mental health in order to empathize with them. Don’t do it. Not right away. You might mean well, but when you launch into your own mental health struggles, you are suddenly putting the other person in a position where they have to comfort and empathize with you, when it should be the other way around. They don’t have the energy for that right now. Let them talk about themselves first. ⁣

Don’t have an intense emotional reaction to what they’re saying. This is really, really hard, but it’s important. When someone is telling you about their self-harm or suicidal thoughts, try to keep your face and your voice as neutral as possible. Offer empathy in a calm, comforting way, and avoid crying in their presence if you can. They are watching you closely to see what’s okay and what’s not okay to disclose; if they see you getting upset at what they’re saying, they won’t want to talk about it anymore. And once again, it puts them in a position where they have to stop and comfort you. ⁣

Don’t say “I know exactly how you feel”. Because you don’t. And hearing statements like this, even if they’re well-meaning, can come across as dismissive or patronizing. Even if you’ve been in a very similar situation, you can’t really know what it feels like to be someone else, or feel the pain they feel. Instead of saying “I know what you’re going through”, validate their pain and say “I can’t imagine what you’re going through” - because you can’t. ⁣

Don’t ask “why” questions. Asking questions that start with “why” automatically puts people on the defensive. When you ask “why do you feel that way”, it makes people feel like they have to justify themselves to you. Instead, ask “what are some of the reasons you feel that way?” This is a much more non-judgmental way to phrase things, and it allows people to explain what’s going on without feeling like they’re on trial. ⁣

Don’t be afraid of silence. When someone tells you something really heavy, sometimes you just won’t know what to say. That’s okay. A lot of the time, distressed people aren’t looking for comforting words - they just need someone to sit there in their pain with them, by their side. Silences are a natural part of intense conversations, and they’re important. Let them happen. And sometimes, a long silence gives someone the space to say the things they were afraid to say before. ⁣

Don’t try to “fix” the problem. When someone comes to you with a problem - their partner dumped them, they lost their job, they’re broke - it can be really, really tempting to just start hurling solutions at them. We’ll sign you up for dating sites! We’ll spruce up your resume! We’ll make you a budget! If the person reaching out to you wanted that kind of help, they would ask for it. If they’re reaching out to talk about their problems, they aren’t looking for practical solutions right now - they don’t need you to fix it, they need you to listen to them, understand how much they’re hurting, and sit by them when they cry. ⁣

Validate their feelings. Distressed people often feel that their emotions are ridiculous, or that they don’t “deserve” to feel sad because they are better off in life than other people. Remind them that they have a right to their own feelings. Confirm that, yes, their situation sucks and it’s okay for them to be upset about it. Never confirm suicidal feelings, but do let them know that their sadness or anger or shame is okay to feel, and they have a right to feel it.⁣

Offer resources only if they are okay with it. Pelting a suicidal person with unwanted pamphlets isn’t helpful. Even if you know a great mental health resource in your area, it’s important to ask if the person even wants resources, or feels comfortable reaching out to a resource. Always check in with the person’s comfort after providing a resource, and ask if you can help them to be more comfortable accessing this resource. If you gave them the name of a local mental health clinic, ask if they would like you to call the clinic for them, or accompany them to the clinic - offer whatever help you can, but don’t push resources, and always check in with their needs and comfort. ⁣

These tips aren’t perfect, and they won’t necessarily work for everyone - they are a guideline to get you started, and to feel more confident approaching struggling family and friends. Having intense conversations about mental health or suicide with a loved one can be overwhelming, and many people don’t feel prepared to have these conversations, even if they want to. Do your best. Even if you make mistakes, showing someone that you honestly care about them and you’re making an effort to be there for them can make a world of difference. Having an imperfect conversation is better than no conversation at all. ⁣

If you’re still having doubts about your ability to have these conversations, remember that there are helpful videos online that you can learn from, and you can always call suicide hotlines to get tips and reassurance about approaching a loved one you’re concerned about. At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter how you have this conversation - it matters that you have it.

#mental health #mental health awareness #mental illnesses #depression #anxiety #bpd #cptsd #ptsd #bipolar #psychosis #panic disorder #schizophrenia

[littleblackraincloudofcourse]

Warning for anyone with anxiety or sleep disorders

If you use rain or meditation videos to relax or relieve stress, ads now play randomly throughout all Amazon Prime videos INCLUDING THESE meaning at any unknown moment you can go from a calming blackout screen a gentle rain to blinding/flashing light and loud voices or music

FYI when I contacted Amazon to let them know the kind of problems this can cause and recommend the ads play before and/or after these type of videos their response was that I should pay the additional 2.99 a month for ad free

I've been dealing with an anxiety attack today because of this so I hope I can help other avoid the same.

#mental health #anxitey #panic disorder #amazon prime #amazon video

[tearsoakedarmor]

I don't think the kind of love I'm looking for exists anymore.

#generalized anxiety disorder #ptsd #major depressive disorder #mental illness #complex ptsd #mental health #heartache #panic disorder #mental illness and relationships #heartbreak

[desultory-suggestions]

I know what you’re experiencing right now feels like the end of the world, and you have every right to feel that way. But I promise you in a blink you will be looking back and it will all feel so very small.

#if this doesn’t feel helpful to you it’s ok to reject the sentiment and move along! I know this isn’t what everyone may need to hear #ed recovery #mental health #suggestions #self love #anxiety #depression #anxiety attack #panic attack #panic disorder #crisis #loss #grief #traumasurvivors #breakups #friend breakups

[diaryofaphilosopher]

Just as different people generate multiple, conflicting interpretations of a single moment in time, one narrator may convey multiple, conflicting theories about a single event.

— Lisa Capps and Elinor Ochs, Constructing Panic: The Discourse of Agoraphobia

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[sirkrabs]

wish i wasn’t the weirdest person to ever live