I too am surprised that the numbers aren’t higher. Too many stuff feelings of depression or anxiety and maybe don’t even acknowledge to themselves how they are feeling. Thank you, Dorothy, for the reminder to eat right, get enough sleep (which is almost impossible for me too), stay on top of medical screenings and check ups, and pay attention to how I’m feeling. I want to remain active and productive into my 80s!
Do these stats surprise me? Yes, I think they should be higher. IMHO, I think that while ANY stigma remains, the numbers reported will be lower than the number of people actually afflicted. We simply have not done enough, starting with insurance companies to recognize that mental health is a legitimate condition requiring the same recognition as other diseases and conditions. The church needs to do its part to remove any perception that mental health issues are a lack of faith. Together, we can help those in need to get the best possible care, physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually, through support, encouragement, and prayer.
Thanks, Dorothy and Sage Team. I will admit, the outbursts of anger have taken me by surprise the last few years. I am learning to recognize the feelings and the words that fill my brain when I feel myself suddenly swinging that direction, but I am struggling to find solutions. Living in a VERY small space (either the can of the truck or the 16x8" habitation box on the back) with my husband as full-time nomads, I can't afford to do damage to our relationship with such outbursts--and I often have nowhere else to get away and cool myself down--particularly when the weather makes it difficult to be outside much. This post is a good reminder to me to address this with a professional.
I too am surprised that the numbers aren’t higher. Too many stuff feelings of depression or anxiety and maybe don’t even acknowledge to themselves how they are feeling. Thank you, Dorothy, for the reminder to eat right, get enough sleep (which is almost impossible for me too), stay on top of medical screenings and check ups, and pay attention to how I’m feeling. I want to remain active and productive into my 80s!
Yes, the sleep issue is so HUGE for many o f us. I'd LOVE to sleep 7-8 hours a night but it's truly rare for me to do so despite my heroic efforts.
Do these stats surprise me? Yes, I think they should be higher. IMHO, I think that while ANY stigma remains, the numbers reported will be lower than the number of people actually afflicted. We simply have not done enough, starting with insurance companies to recognize that mental health is a legitimate condition requiring the same recognition as other diseases and conditions. The church needs to do its part to remove any perception that mental health issues are a lack of faith. Together, we can help those in need to get the best possible care, physically, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually, through support, encouragement, and prayer.
Thanks for adding these thoughts. I totally agree.
Thanks, Dorothy and Sage Team. I will admit, the outbursts of anger have taken me by surprise the last few years. I am learning to recognize the feelings and the words that fill my brain when I feel myself suddenly swinging that direction, but I am struggling to find solutions. Living in a VERY small space (either the can of the truck or the 16x8" habitation box on the back) with my husband as full-time nomads, I can't afford to do damage to our relationship with such outbursts--and I often have nowhere else to get away and cool myself down--particularly when the weather makes it difficult to be outside much. This post is a good reminder to me to address this with a professional.
Grace to you! Being in a confined space would for sure be tough for me.
the *cab* of the truck 😂