Mental health has never been a monolithic issue, but this has not stopped society from developing certain stigmas and discriminatory attitudes that have a negative impact on patients. The shaming of people who suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression is an appalling reality. Even though stigmas reflect badly upon all of society, those who are affected the most are patients who live with these conditions.

People who deal with depression are often labeled as being lazy and weak. People who deal with anxiety are told to toughen up and face the music. Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress are blamed for their failures to let go. This is peer pressure at its worst, and it is this kind of shaming that can make us leery about seeking treatment and asking for help when we most need it.

There is no question that we have made strides in trying to eliminate the aforementioned stigmas, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. More people are becoming aware of the multidimensional aspects of depression and anxiety, which are hardly limited to behavior, personality, and thought processes. We now know, for example, that depression can be linked to neurochemical, cardiovascular, and even nutritional issues. Based on this, it does not make sense to see depression as a sign of weakness; however, this is what effectively prevents many patients from taking that first step of asking for help.

Anxiety and depression go hand in hand. Either condition can cause you to stall when you are in need of assistance. On one hand, depression can put you in a state of inertia; on the other hand, anxiety will make you fear what may happen if you ask for help. In other words, we end up stigmatizing ourselves.

Letting go of these stigmas is not easy. One of the best ways to deal with such situations is to have someone you can trust by your side. Let’s say you feel shame about starting or going back to therapy due to new or reoccurring mental health struggles, a loved one can be there to support you whether that is in helping to encourage your therapy journey, providing help in finding the right provider, or simply being an empathic shoulder to lean on. In case you do not have someone by your side that you feel comfortable going to, try writing down any questions you may have about ketamine infusions and talk therapy. You can wait until you feel relaxed and confident enough to complete our online form, send us an email, or call our office.

 

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