Mental illness causes and how to get rid of it
What are mental illnesses?
Mental illnesses are a group of mental health disorders
It affects mood, thinking, and behaviors
It may be a temporary or chronic episodic that affects the person and prevents him from exercising his life in a normal way, doing the simplest daily tasks, and dealing with others.
Types of mental illness:
One of the most common types of mental illness
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Appetite disorder
- Bad behaviors that cause addiction
And many other mental illnesses
What are the symptoms of mental illness?
Symptoms of mental illness vary from person to person and its degree
But there are some symptoms that are common among patients and they are observed frequently such as:
➢ Frequent feelings of depression and sadness
➢ Confusion of thinking and poor ability to focus and pay attention
➢ Exaggerated feelings of fear and anxiety
➢ Feeling excessively guilty
➢ Severe mood swings
➢ Isolation and distance from close ones
➢ Failure to carry out daily activities and tasks
➢ Loss of energy and feeling tired
➢ Sleep disturbances
➢ Detachment from reality and increased paranoia or hallucinations
➢ Inability to cope with daily problems or pressures
➢ Difficulty understanding and dealing with situations and people
➢ Disturbed eating habits
➢ Change in sexual drives
➢ Extreme anger, hostility, or violence
➢ Suicidal thoughts
Are there clear causes of mental illness?
Mental illnesses, in general, are believed to have a variety of factors
Genetic and Environmental:
- Genetic factors:
Mental illnesses are more common in people who have affected relatives, also it may increase the risk of developing mental illness.
- Exposure to environmental factors:
Exposure of a person to environmental stressors, toxins, alcohol, or drugs is the well-known cause of mental illness
- Brain Chemistry:
Neurotransmitters are chemicals in the brain that carry signals for other parts of the brain and body, and when they are weakened, the function of the receptors changes nerves and nervous systems; which leads to depression and emotional disturbances.
What is the best way to get rid of mental illness?
Many people consider visiting a psychiatrist to be embarrassing
It’s like a secret that must be kept
However, your visit to the psychiatrist is the safest and best solution that may help you to get rid of the suffering you are experiencing because the doctor’s role is to help you return to exercise your life in its natural pattern and get rid of the obstacles that stand in front of you, even if you find it difficult
By going for visits periodically, you can follow up with your psychiatrist online
It is an online session
