1. Educate yourself
Educating yourself is sometimes easier said than done. There is too much information to consider - especially when the diagnosis is new. Learning is a process, so you should not expect immediate knowledge of all the information about diagnosis, treatment, and available support. Take the initiative to learn and let it follow your own rhythm.
2. Individuals suffer from mental illness, but not just a diagnosis.
Sometimes it's easy to make an individual's diagnosis what we see. You can attribute all behavior to mental illness. Sometimes a person has only a bad day or is angry or cranky, not related to taking medication or relapse.
Keeping balance - Be aware of behaviors and comments that may indicate interruptions or problems, but don't assume that everything is related to your personal diagnosis.
Like everyone, your family has good and bad days, the time they are good at and the time they struggle. Try to remember that individuals are not just the sum of their parts.
3. It is ok, even necessary, to speak for yourself and your family.
Defend yourself and / or your family. You know yourself better than anyone. Do you know if you or your family are out of character? Listen to professionals and your support system, and trust yourself and your instincts. Say it because if you don't do it - other people can.
4. Spend some time for yourself
Try to find time for yourself to stay away from everyday problems. Do you like shopping, walking in the park, reading stories online, drinking coffee with friends, scrapbooking, church, cooking or exercising? Try to find some time to do what you like. If you don't take care of yourself, you can't just take care of others, and it's hard to keep in touch with others.
5. Forgive yourself
We are often the toughest critics. Are you angry or resentful and feel guilty? You think you can handle it better, or you want to deal with different situations. This is all normal. It is okay to feel resentment; anger is ok. Accept how you feel about yourself. No one is perfect; no one always responds well. Remember, you also have positive feelings and reactions. Try to find out the positive moments and feelings you have when you are depressed. If you find yourself in a place where you are not happy or happy, you may need additional support or professional assistance. People are not perfect. Grab your position and see who you want to be - the behavior you want to have and take steps to achieve your goals. It's ok. Forgive yourself.
6. You can only control your own behavior.
It is always difficult to see the people you care about suffering and struggling. You can guide, assist, support and love your family, but you can't live your life for them. It is usually not forced to take medication or to treat or treat someone. It's inevitable that spending time trying to get an individual to do anything is frustrating. Try to act in a way that matches your own values. Support your family members, but understand that you have no control over their behavior.
7. Remind yourself that mental illness is not a shame.
Individuals and families with mental illness are often ashamed and may feel embarrassed about the stigma surrounding mental illness. The words or behavior of your family members may also make you uncomfortable. Sometimes shame has been around for a long time and it feels part of you. It is not shameful to use self-talk to remind yourself of mental illness. Reminding yourself to live and support mental illness requires courage and strength.
8. Get support
No one can do it alone. Everyone needs support. Use friends and family. Find resources and participate in support groups, such as the National Psychiatric Association or others, to interact with individuals who may have similar experiences.
9. Get professional assistance
Sometimes getting professional assistance is beneficial. Neutral people who have been trained to help you complete your journey may be helpful. They may have skills and help you find insights and satisfaction that you may not have because you are too close to it.
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