Anxiety and stigmatization are they related?
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Anxiety and stigmatization are they related?
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It reminds me of the parable about the frog that went swimming in a cooking pot full of cool water. When the stove was lit, the fire warmed slowly enough that the frog didn't notice the changing temperature. Over time, the water got hotter and hotter without the frog being aware of it, until at last the frog was cooked.
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These unwritten rules are especially very strict for men. A man who openly acknowledges his pain and seeks help is seen as weak, further leading to stigmaization.
I acknowledge things are currently changing, and mental health is starting to be recognized as an important issue, but there's still a long way to go.
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> In my opinion, I believe people with anxiety disorders are inherently
> stigmatized. From my personal experience growing up, we are always taught
> stress is part of life and you have to be tough and resilient. The notion
> is true in part, but also it encourages people to be quiet with their
> struggles. A person who openly comes out and states their anxiety issues is
> immediately deemed 'high-maintenance' or 'complicated'. These labels
> themselves are a form of stigmaization.
>
> These unwritten rules are especially very strict for men. A man who openly
> acknowledges his pain and seeks help is seen as weak, further leading to
> stigmaization.
>
> I acknowledge things are currently changing, and mental health is starting
> to be recognized as an important issue, but there's still a long way to go.
I couldn't agree more. For men especially, opening up to confess that one is undergoing a tough period is regarded as weakness. So we tend to keep to ourselves and end up buried by these mental disorders, and its even quite evident in statistics on suicide.
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> I think that is likely part of it. Another part of it may be that people
> are stressed for so long that anxiety starts to feel normal, and therefore
> they never think that maybe their "normal" isn't actually normal
> after all. Maybe getting help is the silver lining after a breakdown
> following years of accumulated stress, during which time the patient didn't
> realize the load was getting slightly heavier with every passing day.
>
> It reminds me of the parable about the frog that went swimming in a cooking
> pot full of cool water. When the stove was lit, the fire warmed slowly
> enough that the frog didn't notice the changing temperature. Over time, the
> water got hotter and hotter without the frog being aware of it, until at
> last the frog was cooked.
Yes, to put it simply, "the point of no return". To make people aware of what is going on is very important.
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> In my opinion, I believe people with anxiety disorders are inherently
> stigmatized. From my personal experience growing up, we are always taught
> stress is part of life and you have to be tough and resilient. The notion
> is true in part, but also it encourages people to be quiet with their
> struggles. A person who openly comes out and states their anxiety issues is
> immediately deemed 'high-maintenance' or 'complicated'. These labels
> themselves are a form of stigmaization.
>
> These unwritten rules are especially very strict for men. A man who openly
> acknowledges his pain and seeks help is seen as weak, further leading to
> stigmaization.
>
> I acknowledge things are currently changing, and mental health is starting
> to be recognized as an important issue, but there's still a long way to go.
Yep and these tales of chivalry and strength that many media glorifies are really sad. If you don't get help when in a pinch you cannot ultimately grow. Sure, finding out things by yourself is great but you should get stuck on something long term that you are unable to recover from it.
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> In my opinion, I believe people with anxiety disorders are inherently
> stigmatized. From my personal experience growing up, we are always taught
> stress is part of life and you have to be tough and resilient. The notion
> is true in part, but also it encourages people to be quiet with their
> struggles. A person who openly comes out and states their anxiety issues is
> immediately deemed 'high-maintenance' or 'complicated'. These labels
> themselves are a form of stigmaization.
>
> These unwritten rules are especially very strict for men. A man who openly
> acknowledges his pain and seeks help is seen as weak, further leading to
> stigmaization.
>
> I acknowledge things are currently changing, and mental health is starting
> to be recognized as an important issue, but there's still a long way to go.
This is so true, and the other elephant in the room is fearing misjudgment. For a change, we should all talk about mental health with our family, friends, and relatives. You can start by purchasing this book and sending it as a gift.
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> Guda LM wrote:
> > In my opinion, I believe people with anxiety disorders are inherently
> > stigmatized. From my personal experience growing up, we are always taught
> > stress is part of life and you have to be tough and resilient. The notion
> > is true in part, but also it encourages people to be quiet with their
> > struggles. A person who openly comes out and states their anxiety issues is
> > immediately deemed 'high-maintenance' or 'complicated'. These labels
> > themselves are a form of stigmaization.
> >
> > These unwritten rules are especially very strict for men. A man who openly
> > acknowledges his pain and seeks help is seen as weak, further leading to
> > stigmaization.
> >
> > I acknowledge things are currently changing, and mental health is starting
> > to be recognized as an important issue, but there's still a long way to go.
>
> This is so true, and the other elephant in the room is fearing misjudgment. For a
> change, we should all talk about mental health with our family, friends, and
> relatives. You can start by purchasing this book and sending it as a gift.
Yes, sharing our thoughts without any fear of judgment is really helpful and not just with depression. Talking with close friends and family about things that worry you can be a great step in curing anxiety and stress-related problems.
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The perception that the majority of people will have a negative attitude towards a person suffering from anxiety undeniably reduces the chance they will seek support either professionally or from family and friends.
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While stigma is often a big one, I find that by me, a lot of people are pretty comfortable talking about anxiety, which for me is actually what prevented me from seeking help for many, many years. I found myself comparing how my anxiety manifested itself to how my colleagues and classmates talked about their anxiety and it made me certain that I was just overreacting about my experience. Until I sought treatment, I didn't understand that there's a difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder and that other mental health needs could amplify an anxiety disorder.
More than stigma, I feel like the biggest barrier is a lack of education when you're talking about those more pervasive and severe issues. Had I known that the anxiety my classmates talked about and the anxiety I experienced were different things, I probably would have gotten help sooner. As someone that has worked in a high school and on a college campus, I can attest to how little attention is given to educating staff and students about mental health, which deeply contributes to the stigma of mental health.
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