A person’s mental health is as important as their physical health, but many people feel ashamed of having depression or another type of mental issue. It is often said that if you had a cold or something wrong with your body, you would seek medical help. The same should go for your mental health.
One of the main issues for many individuals is sabotaging their own mental health. For more information about your overall health, consult conservehealth.
Here are 7 ways you may be sabotaging your own mental well being:
- Blaming
When something goes wrong, healthy individuals will take responsibility for their actions. If what is wrong was not their fault, they accept that the universe isn’t always fair and find a way to deal with the problem. Blaming others is a way to sabotage your mental health by giving you an excuse to continue suffering.
- Addiction
Addiction is not always something that is illegal or dangerous. Smoking, drinking, and drugs are all addictions that can be lethal, but there are other things one does that can be categorized as an addiction. Gambling and sexual promiscuity are other addictions that are less common but can turn into major problems. Continuing in these types of behaviors can sabotage any wellness gains.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Certain styles of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) can also become an issue for someone struggling with their mental health. The list of OCD is a long one and can include repetitive acts like checking locks, pulling hair, or skin picking. Seeking help for OCD is a good way to start on the road to a healthy mind.
- Procrastination
Many individuals with anxiety and/or depression will procrastinate even on the little everyday things. This may be a fear of failure, a fear of success, or simply wanting to avoid life in general. When you find yourself procrastinating, try to figure out why so you can move forward instead of staying stuck.
- Chronic Leaving
Many individuals with underlying mental issues will leave or quit rather than try to work something out or fix something that is broken. This is especially true for relationships. This is not to say one would need to stay in a toxic relationship or at a job that is hurting their mental health.
- Bad Relationships
Many people with depression will also suffer from low self-esteem. This can cause them to date, inappropriate individuals, even when they know that person is not right for them. The individual with the low self-esteem may feel as if they deserve the bad conduct from the wrong person, even though no one deserves such treatment.
- Putting Yourself Down
Mental health issues can often cause one to feel as if they are worthless or undeserving of something good in their life. This could be from their childhood and an abusive parent. They begin to believe that they are worthless and will put themselves down before anyone else gets the chance to do it.
If you find yourself repeating any of these sabotaging behaviors, seek professional mental health help. It is important you take care of your mind as well as your body.
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Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
