How can you tell if a person is bipolar?
Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic depression, is a chronically recurring condition involving moods that swing between the highs of mania and the lows of depression. It’s inappropriate for a person who is not trained or licensed as a mental health professional to diagnose someone with a mental disorder. Please seek an assessment from a licensed mental health professional.
What if you recognize that your spouse needs to seek counseling but they refuse to do so?
Communication is key! You have to create a “safe” space of communication between you and your spouse so that they are open to hearing your concerns for them without feeling that you are judging them.
How do you get over being sexually abused when you were a child? I was also abused in a relationship and I don’t trust men.
It’s understandable that you would have difficulty trusting others after suffering sexual abuse. Please seek psychotherapy, a psychotherapist can help you to heal those wounds of abuse so that you live a better quality of life.
How do you handle the stress that comes with balancing work life and family life? I’m currently in the military which I’m planning to separate from in the next year and a half, but until then how do I keep from letting the stress it’s causing from ruining my family – especially with 45 in office?
I hear you! It’s difficult to have a “perfect” balance of work, and family life so I say give that up. Do the best that you can do by being present during every interaction at home and at work while doing your best. In addition, you have to take care of you first or everything else will crumble.
Strengthen your connection with God while taking care of your mind by exercising, eating healthy foods and practicing meditation/groundwork. Seek psychotherapy for extra support and coping skills.
How do you cope with the stress if it lives with you – meaning your other half?
Seek couples therapy for better understanding of yourself and your spouse. I help couples heal their relationships by showing each member of the partnership that they both play a role in “stressing” the relationship. Sometimes it appears that your partner has to do all the work but I can bet that you have some work to do too. 🙂
GM Doc. I’m 66 and still privately dealing with two main issues. I was sexually abused from 5th to 8th grade by my stepbrother and I found out at my father’s funeral that the “cousin” I was raised with was actually my sister. Years of lies and abuse. How do I get past it all?
Wow, I’m sorry to hear that. As I stated earlier, please seek psychotherapy, a psychotherapist can help you to heal those wounds of abuse.
My 11-year-old is hearing voices. Is this an indication of schizophrenia? I have her scheduled for counseling.
It may not be, there are a number of reasons that she may be hearing voices. You are a great parent! Get a diagnosis from a licensed mental health professional. I’m glad that you have her scheduled for counseling.
What’s the best thing to do if your with someone experiencing an anxiety attack?
Before doing anything, verify with the person that it is an anxiety attack. If it is there is nothing that you can do accept allow the person their space to feel safe. People who are experiencing anxiety attacks feel sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, chest pains, breathlessness, vertigo, or abdominal distress. Anxiety attacks are treated with medications and psychotherapy. Encourage the person to make an appointment with a psychotherapist.
I am a disabled veteran that suffers from PTSD, amongst other mental challenges. I have attempted to open up to family members about my illness, only to be met with negative feedback. I am the sibling that everything is blamed on. I have been lied on and was an unwanted child. I wanna just divorce myself from all of them, including one of my daughters, who is on the van wagon with family members. Please help me.
Do not isolate yourself from others, we all need healthy support. Please go talk to a licensed psychotherapist, they are trained to help you and they care about you needs. They can help you to find your “appropriate” voice and quality of life.
Are there any “NON-THERAPIST” methods to cope with stress??? Because it sounds like only those that can afford will be able to manage their stress effectively.
Yes! Coping skills such as deep breathing, exercise, meditation and spirituality are some. Psychotherapy is the most beneficial while doing the latter because it will help you to resolve core issues so that you aren’t triggered to stress quickly and as frequent.
How do you get your young men and women in college to not forgo their morals and values because of peer pressure?
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate, while being a good example of their morals and values. 🙂
What about a white therapist vs. a Black therapist? Do you think that a white therapist can relate to our issues?
Caucasian therapists who are educated about our culture are capable of empathizing for us about our issues and concerns. During your process of selecting a therapist ask them that question. It’s a good question.
I go to a licensed social worker/MSW. She always seems to rush our sessions and we talked about medicine for bipolar however I’m active, vibrant and a medical assistant. I want to stay off meds.
If you are not pleased with your current licensed mental health professional, change mental health professionals.
The weekly cost is TOO high! How does one attempt to afford counseling?
Actually, more and more companies are providing free counseling sessions through their Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Check with your Human Resources department or call customer service number on the back of your insurance card and ask them if you have EAP benefits that will pay for free counseling sessions.
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