Mental Health PSA

[AgronAlum]

If you’re struggling, please don’t think you’re weak by getting some help. Just talk to someone. Anyone.

A partner, a therapist, anyone. ****, PM me if you want. Don’t keep that **** bottled up inside. We need to get rid of the stigma that feelings are bad and men, especially, are weak for sharing them.

I lost an uncle today. A husband of nearly 40 years, a father of two and grandfather of two more. The one you would least expect.

 

[RagingCloner]

If you’re struggling, please don’t think you’re weak by getting some help. Just talk to someone. Anyone.

A partner, a therapist, anyone. ****, PM me if you want. Don’t keep that **** bottled up inside. We need to get rid of the stigma that feelings are bad and men, especially, are weak for sharing them.

I lost an uncle today. A husband of nearly 40 years, a father of two and grandfather of two more. The one you would least expect.

I am sorry for your loss. If you need anyone to talk to during this difficult time, feel free to PM me

 

[cycloner29]

Same here lost my dad 40 years ago to it.

 

[CyCrazy]

I have seen a therapist for 20 years, not ashamed 1 bit about it.

 

[ISU_Guy]

I am sorry for your loss; just sad.

I couldn't agree with you more on this issue.

IMO, for the general public overall, there has been an epidemic of loneliness and lack of self-worth in the past 5 years. Depending on what study people look at it, a lot of things point to social media combined with a lot of the high school and college kids from covid 4 years ago kind of buried themselves in isolation and never returned.
They just go to Work, use their phone and social media all day, then when they are not doing that, they play video games. Lack of real relationships, comparing to others and bottling it all up until you can't take it anymore. Men don't want help, so they never get better.

Then when you get a lot older, throw in a marriage and kids (for better or worse) and those financial pressures and hectic schedules just add to it all.

it doesn't take much for a guy to start having bad thoughts and in some cases men turn to substance abuse to numb the pain.

The good thing is, by talking to someone like you mention, there is a good chance of getting out of the funk.

I am not even close to an expert on any of this, but I can tell you this all hits close to home. I do realize everyone's different and their situations will all be different.

Thanks for sharing, and hopefully, your post helps at least one person who is struggling.

 

[Gonzo]

If you’re struggling, please don’t think you’re weak by getting some help. Just talk to someone. Anyone.

A partner, a therapist, anyone. ****, PM me if you want. Don’t keep that **** bottled up inside. We need to get rid of the stigma that feelings are bad and men, especially, are weak for sharing them.

I lost an uncle today. A husband of nearly 40 years, a father of two and grandfather of two more. The one you would least expect.

Very sorry for your loss, I lost a longtime friend last year and felt similar as you about your uncle. I thought if there was anyone who could and would live forever, it was this guy. Then, gone. It hits hard.

Your message about mental health is spot on. I do think the stigma is starting to wane a bit, but I also think today's Millenials and Gen-Z are going to continue struggling with mental health issues at a massively disproportionate rate, due largely to the f*cked up, toxic presence of social media. It is absolutely horrible when it comes to making young people feel like they're worthless, unaccomplished, inadequate, unproductive, ugly, etc etc etc.

Both our daughters have had good results from therapy and I second your message of EVERYONE who needs someone to talk to looking into it.

Hold fast.

 

[Angie]

I am so, so sorry.

 

[0u812]

The mind is so powerful over the body its actually scary. This manifests in both good and bad ways.

Dark, negative thoughts can lead to all sorts of ailments, including substance abuse and violence. Too many people (I am speaking on behalf of men especially) have too much weight on their shoulders (their mind), so they turn to very unhealthy behaviors.

In contrast, if you are in a "good place" your body will follow. Having healthy adult relationships, hobbies, purpose in life, all that sort of thing will help your body in ways modern medicine cannot. I am fortunate to have most of this, but not everyone does. Its imperative to help others foster healthy relationships (personal, romantic, and even work relationships) and have purpose in life. As simple as it sounds but hobbies can greatly reduce stress and improve quality of life in very noticeable ways. I ride a dirt bike in the woods, and listen to lots of heavy metal music....it really does help me. Everyone needs to find something that can "keep your powder dry".

Sorry to hear about your uncle....it happens to those whom we least expect unfortunately.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I think the struggle with mental health is how difficult it is to diagnose. Everyone has some degree of struggle, but there is not a not a clear-cut diagnosis for the vast levels of how people are affected.

Just two days ago, a sophomore at my daughter's high school took his life at his house before school. 15 years old, with his whole life in front of him. It absolutely breaks my heart to think a person's mind can make them feel like that is the best solution.

 

[enisthemenace]

My god. So sorry to hear about your loss. A great friend of mine lost his dad about 10 years ago.

OP is 100% right. Talk about it!