If you struggle with mental illness, reach out to someone (family/close friend) or seek help. Dont let that go unchecked, it only gets worse (trust me). There is nothing wrong talking things through with someone. Alot of great options out there to help cope with anxiety, mental illness, etc.!!
About reaching out......
Once upon a time if a person got a toothache, they tied a scarf around their head and jaw to help with the pain and just soldiered on. No one does that these days.
The concept of seeking assistance over troubling mental, emotional, physical and relationship issues needs to change to be somewhat like going to the dentist.
If you have any sort of hurt, thoughts, emotional or physical issues that need attention, everyone should feel good about going to see a caregiver. Going to the dentist is not a mark of weakness. Similarly going to a caregiver for any sort of issue should be viewed as a normal part of taking care of your personal health. Still carrying on with the dental analogy, lots of us should go for a regular check up on our physical, mental, emotional or relational health.
We'd all be better off if we all considered it normal to see caregivers for the sorts of issues we all tend to think of as shows of weakness. If your marriage is in trouble, go. If you twin dies, go. If you fail out of school, go. If you are depressed or anxious, go. Get fired, go.
BTW my Protestant Christian denomination has recommended outside professional connections. We have caregivers in our church. What I am suggesting should be a norm is not in any way denying the power of prayer or faith.
