Let's Break The Stereotypes About Mental Health.

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Aiman Khan
Feb 08, 2019   •  6 views

In today's world you can talk about anything & everything, yet if "Mental health" is brought to discussion, you shouldn't be surprised to come across comments like, "Pagalun ki bimari, dimaag ke mareez, ilaaj kara lo kisi pagal khane mein ya kisi pagal doctor say mil aao."

These above comments are just a few of them. Yet, these reflect how our society perceives issues related to mental health.

But, before coming to such conclusions, isn't it common sense enough to acknowledge that like any other organ, brain is a human organ too. It too can get tired or sick. I mean, why not? Why is it too hard to digest that brain too demands our proper attention & healing? And, yeah, some moments of genuine rest & peace.

When some part of our body aches, do we not tend to it? Do we not look after it? Why does brain have to be an exception?

When we walk too much, don't we get tired? When we speak too much, don't we crave for silence? When we work too much, don't we relax?

Brain too can get tired, no? When we overthink, take stress, sleep less, worry more, won't it face the consequences of it all?

When our brain is overburdened, it ceases to function normally. Little things may seem annoying. Depression will consume every bit of us. Nothing will seem interesting or exciting. The craving to be alone will be all there is.

But, does that mean seeking help is not an option? Yeah, being a victim of mental health issues is terrible. You feel lost, unworthy & uncontrollable when it comes to your mood swings. You find it hard even to wake up. But does that mean there's no way out? Does that mean you are some "Pagal" who should be ignored?

Mental health is more serious than physical health because nothing is evident. It varies from person to person. The issues with all of us are different. No medicine is specific. In fact, the person himself is confused about the simplest of things.

What do you think should be done in that case?

Be kind, yes. Understand these people. Listen them. Don't judge them. Help them out of this. It's a phase. Show them the light. Inspire them. Bless them with genrosity. Bless them with love until they start loving themselves again. Don't, please don't make them feel inferior in one way or another. Be there for them, as you should be. Be kind, I repeat. They will be fine. They will find their way. Make it easy for them. All you have to do is respect their struggle.

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