Do you prioritize your mental health?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Working hard at something and having a purpose IS prioritizing mental health in its own rite.

With that said I have a few issues and I’ve been seeing the same counselor for 5 years. These issues do sometimes impede on my effectiveness and productivity. He has helped because there are things I can tell him I would rarely tell anyone else. He’s legally bound not to disclose that info.

I think mental health is important for men. But the difference is we should NOT publicly talk about it. It’s similar to crying. Its healthy to do for men but we definitely lose face in public. We have to do that behind closed doors. Out of slight.

Also I’m real fed up with women saying it’s “okay” for men to show their emotions. The vast majority of women see men who act that way as literally other women. Not men. They just say that because it makes them feel better about themselves.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

Kinda, yeah. I saw a psychologist (different ones) for 14 years. From 18 to 32. But I can't get one here in South Korea and the Korean insurance system sucks (you basically have to pay 33% for EVERY medical or health transaction you do; it's almost entirely co-pay). I think the overwhelming majority of people in the modern world need mental health, though. And that's not a slight on them; this world is seriously f'ed up.

Agape93 · Accepted Answer

Nope. I prioritize other people’s that I care abouts mental health.

Somegirl408 · Accepted Answer

yeah considering i had a psychosis episode a year ago

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I am ‘happy’ with my mental health management, been doing it long enough lol.

however I do support others mental health as I see them being supported more important than me.

often a small bit of support quickly can help someone else a huge amount.

showing them they are not alone, their is support.

so I guess I prioritise others mental health before mine.

I have my own demons it’s good to save others from theirs.

ObscuredBeyond · Answer

When I have insurance again, I may ask the doctor if I should be seeing a therapist. Obsessions and ruminations have been coming back. I survive each day; but probably not to the fullest. Survived a lot of crap in just the last decade, as well as losing friends due to tragedy befalling them. Survived a few betrayals in that time too. Got enough baggage to fill a freight train.

molonski2 · Answer

I really focus on this stuff now , although I've never had mental health issues , I really enjoy and it helps me a lot seeing a phycologist.

Guanfei · Answer

Nah, fuck me. I'll just live a bit more and try stuff, then when I've lost every bit of hope I had left, I'll probably just remove myself. Just a logical ending, when a thing become useless, you either throw it away or sell it.
And I don't think anyone would buy me.

Anonymous · Answer

Sure do! I am taking the infamous way towards it: It's about making a ton of money in order to spend it on prescription drugs AKA happiness inducing pills 💊💊💊
Anything different than that is nothing but futile homeopathy or just generic sadness mistaken as depression.

Kaamraj · Answer

Earlier in my life I didn't. In my 20s, I had an idea that part of being a man was walking through the fire. But in my 30s I feel like I've done plenty of walking through the fire and paid more attention to myself.

ArztSchlachthof · Answer

The stimulus for my mental health is rooted in all I do, so both yes and no. I'll go for yes, though, because I made my life quite great, meaning my success, people around me etc. give me plenty of support, so it can be called "prioritising".

Kaneki05 · Answer

If you mean, me been happy with been lazy and not really taking care of myself sure. If you mean i try to make myself by what science say's like exercising, eating healthy nope.

invalid1 · Answer

The brain or the nervous system is still part of the body. Its health matters just like the rest. If not matters more considering its function!

Grubhub · Answer

Yea I didn’t in my early 20’s because I to drink a lot and refused to take meds

Juxtapose · Answer

I do everything I can to be happy & have been successful so far. The only thing that could truly clear my mind of troubles is immortality and an insured future that I will like.

Luvme66 · Answer

I make art based on my mental health... Helps me reflect of what I currently am and going through.

crazy8000 · Answer

automatically do. did mess that up for a while and gotten physical consequences for it with more mental shit to deal with to get better.

MaelE · Answer

I have waaaaaay too much work to be done to think about my mental health

pink_and_inlove · Answer

I should prioritize more like by getting out of my room more and exercising more

exitseven · Answer

If you met me you would know right off the bat I do not.

DJB72 · Answer

Historical records would suggest not. I need to now for my son's sake.

Goatmeal · Answer

The kind of people who "prioritize their mental health" tend to also vacation in the Hamptons and obsess over pronouns.

EnglishEuropean · Answer

No but I should do because honestly it's not that great. When your consultant tells you you're severely mentally ill you know you have problems.

OddBeMe · Answer

I learned the hard way. But regular workers are under intense pressure these days.

Wiredone · Answer

I worry about other people more than I worry about myself.

NoLookingAtSoleil · Answer

I am not female. I prioritise war over your privilege. Mars

Ryfyle · Answer

That's a luxury. I'm in no financial position to priorities my Biological health either.

Adam_West · Answer

i think i have a mental sickness  a unique disease that no one knew before

Tiptoetamm · Answer

I meditate daily for my shirt my anxiety

AmourHoney · Answer

I’m trying to prioritise it more often

Sonorous · Answer

Yes, but not in ways doctors would prescribe.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

I'm strong in character. I don't need to.

Lynx122 · Answer

Yes I do it's pretty much my main priority.

downhomegirl · Answer

I don’t got the money for that

MannMitAntworten · Answer

It never even enters my mind to think about.

Havill4nd · Answer

I don't prioritize it but I probably need to.

msc545 · Answer

Yes - mental health problems are no fun.

InferiorElegy · Answer

I try but for the most part I fail.

SpiderManFan2002 · Answer

Lol no

ItsLynn · Answer

Yes of course!

Ninani · Answer

Yes, but not enough.

fonduegirl · Answer

People don't let me

tartaarsaus · Answer

Nope

Anonymous · Answer

self help junkie and have been for 14 years

Iron_Man · Answer

They need help

JesseJayNeak · Answer

Yes. Always

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