Conquering the Stigma of a Mental Health Disorder

Title:Conquering the Stigma of a Mental Health DisorderWord Count:317Summary:Having a family member that is suffering a mental health disorder can be taxing at times.Depending on the severity of the disorder, many families have been broken up because of this.Some of them can be blamed on the lack of love or patience a family member can bestow.Some just cannot handle the pressure and others just cannot take the shame.Keywords:mental healthArticle Body:Having a family member that is suffering a mental health disorder can be taxing at times.Depending on the severity of the disorder, many families have been broken up because of this.Some of them can be blamed on the lack of love or patience a family member can bestow.Some just cannot handle the pressure and others just cannot take the shame.But if the people around a person with a mental health disorder feels awkward, then what aboutwhat the actual person with the disorder feels? Many or most of these people are too afraid orashamed to share their disorder with other people because they fear being ridiculed or judged.Even as seeing a psychiatrist or taking mental health disorder medicines are commonplacenowadays, many people still distrust a person with a mental health problem; they feel that theyare too unstable and unpredictable. Fearing what they do not know, this ignorance causes moredepression and damage to a person with a mental health disorder.Getting Over the FearWhat mental health disorder patients want is for them to be considered as normal people. Onlythat they need more compassion, understanding and kindness. Treat a mental health disorderafflicted person the same way as you would anyone, this would make him or her feel morenormal.

As they feel more accepted and happy, they increase the chance of becoming normal. Also, beprepared; learn about the disorder that has afflicted your family or friend. Know the symptomsso you can be prepared as well.For the patient, learn and try to accept your condition, do not be afraid of what people will say,open up your condition to them. If they can't take it then they're not worth it. Remember thatthere are many people with mental health disorder; some are not just as obvious. Hold yourhead up high and live with dignity.Title:How Owning A Dog Can Improve Your HealthWord Count:541Summary:Have you ever had the pleasure of having a dog as a pet? Are you aware of the many healthbenefits that owning a dog can bring? I am a bit biased I suppose because I have always lovedhaving a dog around the house, but I find it hard to understand why more people do not take theplunge and own a dog. In this article I write about the ways in which a dog can help andimprove peoples health.Keywords:dogs, children, pet, household, wife, joy, sleep, food, room, wife, pleasure, cuddle, fetchArticle Body:Have you ever had the pleasure of having a dog as a pet? Are you aware of the many healthbenefits that owning a dog can bring? I am a bit biased I suppose because I have always lovedhaving a dog around the house, but I find it hard to understand why more people do not take theplunge and own a dog. In this article I write about the ways in which a dog can help andimprove peoples health.Owning a dog can help people who are often stressed out in their life. Going out in the gardenor in the local park and throwing a ball to my dog to fetch, often brings a smile to my face. I cansee my dog wagging her tail in enjoyment as she retrieves the ball, she then drops the ball at myfeet in the hope that I will throw it again. As she runs full speed after the ball again, I just standtheir in amazement at the sheer power of her. Being somebody myself who has alwaysstruggled to cope with stress, I find this whole experience helps me in a number of ways. Aswell as bringing the smile to my face as previously mentioned, which of course is showing thatI am happy, this game is helping me to take my mind off all of the things that I was worryingabout.When back in the house the dog shows me a lot of love and likes to cuddle up with variousmembers of our family on the sofa, including me of course. This makes our home so muchcosier and warmer, this itself helps in reducing the amount that I stress. The warmth and lovealways makes me feel better and helps me to think in a more positive way. There is nothing

worse for somebody like myself than spending long periods on my own as this makes my mindstart to wonder, I basically start to think too much about aspects of my life and the future. Thisthinking is probably better described as worrying.Taking the dog on these walks to the park is also a great form of exercise for me. I am sure thatI do not have to explain the health benefits of exercise to the readers of this article, but you cansee that this is another good reason for owning a dog. When walking the dog, the fresh air andthe time away from the house helps me to clear my mind. As an example, if my wife or childrenare starting to annoy or nag me, which in turn can lead me to becoming a bit stressed, this isthen the time that I will put the dog on her lead and take her for a walk. Sometimes I do thiseight times a day! I hope that when I return home that the house will be a lot calmer and a morerelaxed place to be.As you can probably tell, I gain a lot of pleasure out of having a dog as a pet and I am sure thatmore people could as well, if only they were willing to give it a try.The Heart and Healthy AgingAs we grow older we, experience higher risks of heart disease, cholesterol increase, weakenjoints, muscles, and so on. Most people who experience illnesses often feel frustrated and揑 抰experience feelings of despair. People who suffer illnesses or tragedies unfortunately setthemselves up, saying, t can happen to me.?It can happen to any of us, which is why weshould take the steps in our youth to prevent illnesses and tragedies.Many of us fail to take the steps in our youth. It hinders us to a large degree, yet we haveoptions regardless of what we endure.According to experts in aging and heart disease is rising higher these days than ever. The agingprogression alone slowly builds up through impulsive changes of the body and mind. Thematurity phase carries on starting at childhood as the person works through puberty, teenageand so on. At this time the body and minds starts to decline. As the person reaches mid-age ormoves into advanced aging, the person starts to decline its natural physical functions.Aging alone starts as we are born and carries throughout our life. Through the process, the bodyhas positive reflections on our bodily components and development, yet as we age negativeeffects take fold, which include the declining phase.According to experts in medicine, no one can determine when our body becomes aged. At onetime people 65 and older where considered the aged, yet today people are working further onthan 65 years of age. In short, people are working in the 70s, 80s and even 90 years of age today,which returned a different view on the aged.Still, millions of American citizens are falling victim to heart disease, strokes, etc. What canthey do?抳How to relieve emotional strikes after a heart attack:If you e experienced a heart attack, likely you feel frustrated, hopeless, etc. The emotions are

common after any illnesses, yet you must take steps to control these negative emotions, since it抯only causes stress on your body. The stress will wear you down and perhaps lead to anotherheart attack. Let stop it now. After illnesses, including heart attack learn to focus on the day,instead of yesterday and tomorrow. You only have control of each day you live. Instead ofsweating weeks ahead, try doing something you enjoy. Walking is a great way to reduce therisks of heart attacks. You can also visit friends or family members that make you feel goodabout you.Support is essential. If you have support, you will have friends and family members who willopen their minds to your feelings. You should never allow your feelings to linger in your ownmind without expressing what you feel. Express your feelings to people you trust. Take time tolisten to them and let these people know what you need. For instance, if you just need a friendlyear, then let them know. Holding back emotions leads to soaring complications.If you can find support groups in your area that is experiencing the same thing as you, then jointhe team. The support will help you to share information with people who understand what youare going through. It is frustrating to express feelings with people who have not experiencedsimilar illnesses or experiences as you. Try to find someone that you can relate to and speakyour feelings.Exercise:Exercise is the leading element we have offered to us in life that helps to reduce any disease,emotional reactions and so on. When you sit around feeling anxious, depressed, or despaired,you are working toward worse health conditions. Reverse your actions and take the steps to livelonger by exercising each day.