Searching for help is normal. Mental health and signals not to be ignored / day

Many people anxiety, constant stress, inability to sleep well as a normal daily companion, but it should not be – all this harms both mental and physical health, can have long -term consequences, can be a leaning mechanism for more serious illnesses such as depression, or even irreversible decision. It is important to be aware and noticing, thinking about yourself and your fellow human beings.

In recent Moon pharmacies In the discussion organized, experts were looking for answers to mental health issues, looking at these problems from different perspective.

Search for help is normal

Professor of Riga Stradins University, Psychiatrist of the National Center for Mental Health, Maris Taube confirms that human mental health reflects the current reality: “The pandemic, which was a difficult time for everyone, has not passed without consequences, and usually the consequences of public health events are visible with two, three years of deviation. Also, the war that is still in Ukraine, the geopolitical state also creates great instability, a sense of insecurity, which exacerbates the risk that those who already had, for example, anxiety or depression will exacerbate and also develop new patients. From the point of view of health, it is better not to remain, but on the other hand, people become more open to mental health, mental help. ”

The psychiatrist points out that there are still live stereotypes about the family in society, about relationships, who must earn, who should not be weak, who should be able to deal with everything. « We need to break these stereotypes with the availability of services, with treatment, with treatment, so that people are not afraid and civilized, to receive modern help. »

Mental health deterioration signal – sleep disorders

Marta Celmiņa, President of the Latvian Sleep Medical Society, points out that in the context of mental health in the context of mental health, patients complain of insomnia in mental health-difficulty falling asleep, sleep, often admit that for a long time, for a long time, for a long time, for a long time, for three years.

“Experience shows that sleep is not quality, people are able to admit. Temporary insomnia is difficult to sleep, which lasts up to three months. During these, sleeping habits tend to develop, for example, a person is thinking of saving sleep earlier in bed, but even until one night, they do not fall asleep – in swinging, there are running thoughts, ruminations. As a result, sleeping and being in bed begins to bend with torment, there may be unrealistic expectations, for example, « if I can sleep for nine hours, I will be fine ». It only enhances the negative behavior – getting in bed faster, sleeping, and sleeping longer on weekends. The result is poor well -being during the day, fatigue, anger that leads to high irritability (also increases blood pressure, body temperature, accelerates heart rate, increased psycho -emotional stress levels. If temporary insomnia develops sleep distracting habits, a high chance of insomnia will develop in the long term. « 

Martha Celmiņa emphasizes that there is no sleep bank. A person needs 7-9 hours of sleep daily to relax and restore, (including mentally). “When you enter the bedroom, you need to be ready to fall asleep, not to think about experiencing insomnia again. Our main field of action is to repair our thoughts and behavior. ”

First route – to pharmacy

Moon pharmacies Pharmacist Evita Larmane has noticed that a tendency to go to a pharmacy with complaints of sleep disorders, anxiety or prolonged fatigue is increasing. “I think there are two reasons. The first is that the stigma is gradually broken and it is assumed to seek help and treatment is normal. The second is the number of people with a mental health problem really increases. At the pharmacy, we meet these people in person, see how we talk, talk. Usually they are more nervous, often very tired. The reasons are both stress and prolonged inability to relax, possibly lacking in the body. However, it can often be a serious condition of the body. ”

A pharmacist can help you understand that a person has a problem and you may need to seek medical help. “We can also motivate more physical activity, talking about a healthy diet. True, not everyone we suggest is really going to a specialist. We often see that dietary supplements are used for a long time, even years. Perhaps the nutritional supplement does not cause addiction as some medications, but tolerance is formed and, for example, anxiety can persist. ”

Psychiatrist Maris Taube admits: “Sometimes it is the pharmacist that people trust the most, because this pharmacy has been going to this pharmacy for years. Probably confidence can give courage: if a pharmacist recommends consulting a psychologist or doctor, maybe that's what I need! ”

The lucky psychologists are not looking for

Clinical psychologist, certified cognitive behavioral therapy specialist and supervisor Maria Abelina reveals: “A person can come to a psychologist at a stage in the crisis in life, when emotions and feelings are bright, exacerbated because, for example, there is a mourning process or a job loss crisis. In such cases, the psychologist, in particular, helps to reduce the intensity of emotions. Several meetings may be enough to feel stable again and not need a psychiatrist. However, I am most common in complaints of feelings that often repeat in which a person is stuck. For example, there is a constant depression, sadness or excitement, even panic. Often experiencing a great intensity of these feelings. This interferes with the quality of life – cannot go to work, cannot be connected to parenting, worsening in relationships with loved ones. There may also be bodily feelings, such as thoughts so much that it is impossible to sleep, or there is so much anxiety that you can't talk. ”

These signs should pay attention and seek the help of a specialist. Mary Abelina says, “The lucky ones don't come to us, those who do not feel good, can't do something or do not like themselves. There are also those who do not know who they are, because a loved one sent to a psychologist. ”

From behavioral changes to tragedy

Why is mental health so important? Both to be able to cope with daily stress situations and anxiety, and to help the psyche balance in the long run. It is no secret that at first seemingly insignificant mental health problems, sometimes leading to an irreversible decision and tragic outcome.

The co -founder of the Mental Support Society, Irena Cepurite, emphasizes that signs of deterioration in a relative's mental health may be noticed if peers are aware of them, they are able to recognize them, so the task of Ogle is both to support and educate to protect from the worst. What shows such thoughts? “A person can become closed, indifference to the environment may appear, disorder. Seeing it or hearing a ambiguous saying, such as leaving or asking for a loved one, you have to ask exactly: do you think about suicide, you already have a plan? Then you have to help you get to a specialist, do everything to keep this person safe. It is very important to notice the little things and changes in behavior, to be attentive and empathic. ”

Psychiatrist Maris Taube explains: “Suicide is a process, it is rarely impulsive, and in the process, a person still seeks help, contacts, but not directly. Perhaps this is a visit to a family doctor with belly pain and an attempt to start talking, maybe it's a conversation with a loved one, maybe some documents are a way for a person to pay attention. He has come to his thoughts, but is still being tested, and this stage can be long, possibly even half a year, during which those around us can make huge mistakes – not to react, to say that they are talking nonsense, and the person realizes that it is not relevant to anyone. Then there is a moment when he becomes absolutely happy because he has decided and there will be no way back. The biggest mistake of fellow human beings is to think that finally everything is fine. You have to be very careful: if a person is difficult, but suddenly there is peace, that means there is no way back. ”

Mary Abelina adds: “Sometimes people think that those who talk about suicide only manipulate because they once said, but did not. I always take it seriously – ignoring is a dangerous attitude. Yes, it may be talking about it for the fifth time, but this can be fatal. Even if a person is just desperate and probably not suicide, but it is so bad for him to think about it, it also requires attention and specialist help.

I would like to call that if what we are talking about right now is referring to you but you do not want to reveal your thoughts to anyone, there is a crisis phone for adults 116123, available around the clock. No one will attack moralization and instructions. Your call will be answered by specialists who are prepared to listen and think with you what to do. ”

Trust professionals and the desire to help yourself

Television personality Armands Samson shares his personal experience with depression and points out that it was difficult to notice the disorder signals, while it is important to collaborate and trust the specialists on the way to recovery: When I came to a specialist – I trusted that he would understand what I would help and help me. It happened. It was a reliance on giving both hands, letting me lead. Trust was also important when I started taking medication. The doctor warned that improvements may not be noticeable immediately. And in my case, it was, but I was ready for it, I had therapy, trusted persons – a psychiatrist and a psychotherapist. You need to invest a lot of work to trust, but most importantly, you have to want to help yourself. ”