Raise your hand if you have suffered in silence! Many women tend to downplay their mental health issues, but it’s time for them to take care of themselves.
Women take on multiple responsibilities in their personal and professional lives. Sometimes, too much responsibility gets in the way of their mental health without them even realizing it. Since they are more vulnerable to mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression, they need to take good care of themselves. Remember that there are stigmas attached to mental well-being. But, it’s time for women to come out and ask for help if needed. You shouldn’t feel pressured or embarrassed to talk about mental health issues. Here is a guide to help you know how women can take care of their mental well-being.
Why should women prioritize mental health issues?
From super moms to great leaders to caring wives and sisters, a woman is many things. Women are the backbone of any family and apart from household responsibilities, they also do very well professionally. Since they have so much to do, it is essential to take care of their mental health as well. Women face various mental health issues that they tend to ignore as they are absorbed in finding a work-life balance. Women often refrain from asking for help, don’t open up about their feelings, and suffer in silence. Many women are not comfortable talking about their mental health issues.
Why should women prioritize mental health issues? Image Courtesy: Adobe Stock What leads to mental health issues in women?
Often women fail to communicate and express their feelings and can shut down completely. This is why there is an urgent need to prioritize women’s mental health and dispel the myths surrounding it. First, you need to understand the causes that trigger mental health issues in women.
Having been through scary and dangerous situations Sedentary lifestyle Social or work pressure Past traumatic relationships Genetic stress Underlying health issues like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, heart disease, thyroid, cancer and Moreover. Symptoms to know
Although symptoms can vary from woman to woman, there are some telltale signs that a woman is suffering from a mental health problem.
Know the telltale signs of mental health problems. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock Feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, sad, frustrated, or lonely No interest in socializing Excessive fear and worry Guilt Mood swings Low energy Aggression Nightmares Personality disorders Behavioral problems Inability to concentrate on daily tasks Ignorance Fatigue and self-harm Inability to communicate and express feelings
Also read: 8 telltale signs that your mental health is in good shape
How do you take care of your mental well-being?
One thing you need to know is that you need to take charge of your life and your sanity to be able to come out of the dark side. To do this, you need to remove “ME” time from your busy schedule. Here are some ways to take care of your mental health:
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Open up to your loved ones
Don’t ignore your mental health because if you do, you won’t be able to perform at your best in your personal or professional life.
