3 Reasons You Are Struggling In Life (& What To Do About Them)
If you are struggling to fulfil your potential in life, something could be holding you back. Read more on what this could be, and what to do about it..
Depression
Unfortunately, depression is rife in our society, and it can have a massive negative impact on your life, causing you to struggle with even the most simple of things like washing your hair or brushing your teeth. Usually defined as a period of two or more weeks feeling despondent, down and exhausted, there are different types of depression which express themselves in different ways.
However, if you are suffering from depression there is no need to struggle alone. Indeed, there is a great deal of help out there, from your GP, as well as from charities. You can also do your best to keep up with simple self-care tasks such as moving your body, staying in a simple routine, and getting plenty of sleep. These things can help sustain you until you can get the professional health and support you need.
ADHD
If you find it hard to concentrate for long periods, sit still for any amount of time, or plan and remember appointments, you may be struggling with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD can significantly affect your executive function, self-esteem, as well as your career and relationships, causing you to struggle in life.
The best approach is that if you suspect you may have ADHD, get a diagnosis and the proper treatment. The problem here is that your GP may refer you for an assessment, and the wait can be anything up to two years! Fortunately, the solution is to opt for an ADHD private diagnosis online, which means you can get access to the treatment you need as quickly as possible.
Trauma
Our understanding of trauma is developing all the time, and this includes new methods of processing the things our bodies have reacted to as traumatic in the past. Once such an approach is known as EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. This is a form of exposure therapy that works on fully processing memories that may be trapped because of their traumatic origin. EMDR aims to fully process these memories, removing their emotional charge and the impact that they have on the individual and their life.
Substance Use
First of all, it’s important to note that substance misuse or addiction, as it’s often known, is not a moral failing but a disorder that can be treated like any other. We usually think of alcohol and narcotics as the most frequently misused. Yet the truth is that just about any substance or experience that provides us with pleasure can be misused, including food, exercise, and scrolling on our phones.
The critical way to deal with substance disorder is to first admit that there is a problem, and you are no longer in control. Once you have done this, you can seek out the level of support that best suits your needs. For those in deep active addiction, an inpatient program can be best. This is because they not only offer medical and psychological support during withdrawal, but many are also set up to serve patients with a dual diagnosis. This is important because there is often an underlying psychological issue that causes patients to self-medicate through addiction, and by treating both, their chances of recovery are increased.
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