Mental health

My good wife has been seeing a psychiatrist for as long as I have known her, to try to undo the damage of living with a 'perfect' family has done. She is actually more sane than her family, probably because of the psych! She still suffers from a major depressive illness, but she's a lot better than when I first met her! There is still a bit of a stigma attached to people with mental illness, but it has improved with better education!

we really cant say that a person being referred to a psychopath is having mental illness. There could be many reasons for a person to visit a psychopath. A person having lost his confidence or hope could also be referred to a psychopath.

All of us suffer from problems in life. Some can deal with themself while others need external help. Your friend needed outside help. There is nothing wrong in that. It does not automatically make her a psychopath. As long as she is dealing with her feelings its all good.

We all have preconceived ideas of why people visit psychiatrists and the main reason being because a person is "mentally ill" or even "crazy". Just because a person is having trouble dealing with certain emotions and feelings and acting a certain way does not always mean they are mentally unstable. In some major cases, yes there are pyshopaths out there who are mentally ill, but there are those who see psychiatrists to help them cope better with their emotions and feelings, like your friend who seemed like she was depressed and or someone that has bipolar, which usually medication is prescribed. I see psychiatrists as a support person, someone there to guide and help you deal with your emotions and to get you through whatever your going through, just like a doctor would when you go in and see them for any particular illness. I think your doctor would be the likely one to know if someone is suffering from a mental problem as they would be better at detecting changes in behavior and appearance.

I think the people who were refer to psychiatrist was in imbalance mental condition,so when they go to a psychiatris(ugh....it's difficult to type...^-^!) the mental become balanced again by reducing the stress and depression .As we know together the best life when everything in our life going balance. I diidn't see her/him as a psychopath,it's too sadis calling.It's just blancing their mental and refreshing the thinking which mostly full of stress and problem.We can see from their face and how they soken in that day,I think we can know from it when somenody is suffering from mental problem.They will be get better if they have desire to be better and commitment to theirself + people around him/her support seriously

not, i don't think people who suffers from pschological problems as some abnormal person. And actually we should give more support to these kinda of person coz they are a group of person who are more prone to be hurt and more senstive to other guys attitudes towards them. If people don't give them a cold shoulder when they are in need or wanna to share something inside with you, they will get better. And going to the psychiatrist and receive professional treatment is also the most effective way to go out of from their gloomy mood.

I definately do not think that aperson who is referred to a psychiatrist is a psychopath! I once heard that quite often, people suffering from mental incapabilities are quite intelligent. It can often be hard to detect when a person is feeling depressed, I know first hand that it's easy to put on an act and pretend everything is fine. I don't think mental illness can just go away, but people can learn to deal with it through therapy and/or medications.

A person suffering from depression and who has lost confidence or hope could also be referred to a psychopath. Confidence is boosted and so is the self-esteem..

I've had experience of therapy with a psychologist, and I must say that it helped me immensely. There were some problems and issues I hadn't dealt with for years, and just kept putting it off, until it started to have an effect on me all the time. Going to a therapist meant that I was there specifically to deal with and resolve these issues, and helped me to sort out some things I couldn't talk about, with even those closest to me. It was good to get them out in the open, although a bit scary at first, and I knew that she was an expert and could help, and that it didn't matter what her opinion of me was, her job was to help me. I think that most people aren't completely mentally healthy - most of us have some baggage, and some issues, but they're mostly small things which we can live with, and resolve without therapy. Whether or not a person who's suffering from depression can get better or not is completely up to them. You can be there for them, and having the support of close friends and family can help immensely, but in the end, they're the ones who have to decide to get treatment, and who have to face the causes of their Mental Health problems. I think it's terrible that there's still such a stigma attached to mental health problems within society. It's as much of an illness as any disease, and just as serious. I think your friend is brave to be confronting her problems, and she will benefit enormously from therapy, and your support! All the best :-)

I do not think anything is wrong with a person referred to a psychiatrist. Sometimes it is the best thing for some people. Not everyone works the same way in dealing with mental health.

I suffer from several mental health disorders I used to think it made me inadequate to other people because this is the way I have been treated my own grandparents wouldnt allow me in their house saying they couldnt handle it if I had an "episode" I am not violent being a child never understood it to this day I dont but I guess some people family or not are afraid of things not understood.Mental illess is also something that at times can be hard to see peopel dont always appear upset or troubled. I dont think I am a psychopath I admit I have problems but think sometimes all someone needs is someone to listen not judge or give advice but just listen let them vent. I was once told that as long as there is breathe there is hope and I live by that everyday, life always has been a struggle for me and still is but I will get there..

I am not afraid to say that I HATE PSICHIATRIST!!! I know EXATLY what they do!... Look with your own eyes and visit www.cchr.org And HELP YOUR FRIEND!! Ciao from BRELUSTE dk

Hi, ellie26. I don't think there is something wrong with their mental status. I think they may just want to obtain a little counsel from the psychiatrist. Of course, they'll get better. If they can often adjust their bad mood, they will. In my opinion, it depends on themselves. Nobody can replace themselves. :) I hope your friend will get better soon. Wish you happy at any time!

Well its very difficult to find out the mental health of the person unless you conversate a lot with them. This is what is done by tghe Psychiatrist who probes a lot of questions and notice the reactions and the body language as well as the kind of response given by them. Deinetly there is a solution for every problem and this is what exactly needs to be done for the person suffering from mental sickness to discuss their problems and try to solve it for them.

People who see psychiatrists,often feel better.They are told to be more confident of themselves and have faith...I feel that they can be permanently alright if they remember what they have been told-to have faith in themselves and in god.I know its easier said than done but it is a sure beginning of a beautiful journey in life.No, I do not see anything wrong in their mental status just a little upset due to the circumstances they have faced....They will get better...have faith...My wishes are with you and your friend!

hi ellie, i feel it would be more appropriate to consult a psychoanalyst to start with. there is no harm in visiting an expert. its just like consulting a physivian, or a tax consultant or an engineer to figure out and fix things. however, its hard to convince the affected. Mental problem is a sad thing but not without cure. ppl suffering from this donot understand it, only the ppl around get to sense the incongruency in behavior. theaffected needs lots and lots of patience and lovefrom close ones and in most cases they are completely cured just by being near their loved ones. thanx.

No, all that who visit phychiatrists are not not psychopaths. Due to mental blocks during childhood, or sudden change in life will make a person depressed. Phychiatrists will help such persons to remove the mental blocks and lead a normal life. People who are depressed/sad more often and do not enjoy the life normally are advised to consult phychiatrist. If they follow the suggestions, they do get better.

hi i think we really need to see a psychiatrist maybe to evaluate our mental status, your friend is doing the right thing seeing a psychiatrist. I for one will want to see a physciatrist i do get dipressed sometimes and the trauma i had gone through when i was still single. But in my country the people will really think there is something wrong with you if u decide to see a psychiatrist, its still a taboo here.

I have been to a therapist. It didn't help me that much as I think he wasn't a very good one. I think that it is easier to talk to someone who is objective and does not stand to gain from the information that is let out during a session with the therapist/psychiatrist. Sometimes we get so stressed out, saddened, traumatized by something that has happened to us that we have to seek help. I don't think that many people who seek the help of a psychiatrist are psychopaths. That is a stigma that is too long needs to be destroyed. People sometimes need an extra caring hand to guide them through their troubles. I am sure that is what is happening with your friend, it is obviously helping! Good for her.

of course people thinks that those people who are referred to a psychiatrist are pyschotic. there are different kinds of mental problems and these problems are caused by different things like trauma, a relationship just ended..etc. some causes are also genes, so psychiatrists usually would also ask family members or relatives who have had problems of the same kind or another. People who has a change in attitude or way of life that is not usual for him or her or you think is not good for that person most probably has a problem. people who has these mental problems also get better depending on their mental problem, and of course with the help of the people around that person and continuous intake of medications if the person is given such.