You never know what someone does so it’s better to pay attention to our words.
It is very important to think about our words when someone is against mental illness.
Someone who deals with mental illness has experienced difficult times trying to understand their feelings and emotions.
Painful sentences can stop them from expressing themselves and their problems.
Indians have many stigma around mental health problems.
Someone who deals with mental health problems can find it difficult to express themselves in society where mental health problems are ignored.
If someone you know talks to you about mental health, is important for you to hear the things they say and make them feel heard and loved.
EKTA Sibal, a meditation expert and global health coach believe that making a typical statement like “everything is in your head”, “Don’t think about it”, can make other people feel that whatever they experience or feel is all imaginary and no reality.
This can be very dangerous for someone who deals with mental health problems.
Likewise, statements like “enough out”, “Come on for a party”, “It’s okay” is a statement that may not be used for someone who deals with mental health problems because this statement makes others feel okay to stop Such thoughts.
Again it can be very detrimental to their situation.
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Making such statements can also make someone difficult to open up, seek support and think of escaping from the situation rather than handling it which can be very dangerous for someone who deals with mental health problems.
So, instead of saying something is painful or stupid, it’s better to learn and frame your words carefully when you deal with someone with mental illness.
There are certain phrases that people should avoid when talking to someone who deals with problems.
“Everything is in your head.”
This is a very famous expression that we hear in terms of mental health problems.
One face problem is not imaginary and not something they make.
Mental health problems are the same as heart attacks and other physical health problems.
Don’t underestimate their problems and feelings.
Saying that “everything is in your head” ignores their emotions and feelings, who can do more damage.
“Trying harder”
They try.
They don’t need someone who ignores their efforts.
This sentence can reduce their enthusiasm and give them a desperate feeling.
They try to find help and share their problems with you.
You need to tell them that you are there for them and you will do our best to help them.
Ask them how you can help them feel better.
“You don’t look depressed.”
It’s like saying “You don’t look diabetes.” Just because you can’t see their struggle doesn’t mean that they don’t face anyone.
Don’t show distrust because it can make them feel bad about themselves and they might even question what they feel.
Many people cover their illness behind a bubbly personality.
It can be caused by stigma that surrounds mental illness or their own personal choice.
It is important to keep your mind open and accept what they say.
“Therapy is for weak people”
This can be very detrimental to someone who deals with mental health problems.
It takes a lot of guts to talk to mental illness.
If someone wants to find help for their illness, you should not ignore it, but you must respect them to speak and seek help.
What must be said instead
Here are certain things that you can say to someone who deal with mental health problems.
How can I help you? Do you want to talk about it? I am here for you.
I’m really sorry that you will go through this.
I am here to help if you need me.
For me, I listen.
Do you want my opinion or do you want me to listen? You will pass.
I am here for you.