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2012年8月28日 星期二

Frequently Asked Mental Health Questions


How Do I Improve My Self-Confidence in Life?

Self-confidence is about recognising your true nature of mind. This is where people develop their true self-confidence. When they learn to get beyond their ego. It starts with trying not to be overly concerned what other people think of you. Problems arise (in regards to self-confidence) when this occurs. A really good test is what you do when you get criticised in life. A lot of people will take the feedback personally and believe that it is a criticism of themselves. An antidote is to simply say "It's not me." For more information please read Section 3: Your True Mind. Instead of trying to get confidence from others, you'll be able to find it from within.

How Do I Have A Healthy and Functional Romantic Relationship?

The main problem that people have in romantic relationships is that they become overly attached to the other person. To the point that their happiness depends on their partner "liking" them. This is not a sustainable situation. Why? Romantic relationships by their very nature are impermanent and constantly changing. Why cling onto something that is not stable? If you can learn to reach the stage of non-attachment, where you are able to love and open yourself up to the other person, while remaining unattached to the outcome of the relationship. This is how the best relationships develop and maintain.

What Is The Fastest Why to Overcome My Anxiety and Depression?

The best way is through applying all of the principles in this article. Specifically, you need to understand that negative feelings are impermanent and will eventually pass and not to become attached to positive feelings returning. Reaching the stage of non-attachment in regards to these thoughts and emotions. "If they leave then great." "If they stay around then that is OK as well". Neither being attached nor averse to either outcome. Thirdly, you need to understand how your mind actually works. Specifically to realise that your thoughts and your emotions are not actually your true mind and will eventually pass. Finally, to view mental health in philosophical terms and try to use your experience to help others, through compassion.

Where Does My Anxiety and Depression Come From?

Generally speaking, any mental health problem that you have in life is due to overanalysis and over thinking. It is a failure to be more fully present in life and living too much in your head. This is especially the case when it comes to anxiety. Your normal strategy of thinking your way through problems is not going to work when it comes to mental health issues. You need to adapt. Try not to be as goal driven and learn to let go a little. Ultimately it comes back to the four main principles in this e-book and failing to live by them.

How Do I Stop Myself From Worrying Too Much?

You need to appreciate that worrying doesn't accomplish anything in life. There is no real point of doing it. You need to challenge the belief that worrying is useful. Impermanence is pretty powerful when it comes to worrying. Realising that everything is constantly changing is very stabalising. If you can do something about a problem that you have, then great. Ultimately the best way to overcome worry is through action. Think, do. Not think, think, think, think.

What Is The Secret To Happiness?

The secret to happiness is contained in this article. Getting out of your mind and into your life. What does this mean? Realising that you will die someday, so live life with some sense of purpose and urgency. Not being overly concerned what others think about you because in the long run it doesn't matter. And realising that what they are judging you on isn't actually who you are. And being compassionate and understanding towards others.

How Long Will This Process Take?

How long is a piece of string? Real change can happen in a matter of weeks. Significant change can happen in a matter of months. Life changing change can happen within a year. Ultimately, this process and principles contained in the article, will continue occurring for the rest of your life. We find its simplicity the major problem. Our minds like to think that the process should be more complicated. Remember simplicity does not mean simplistic! Change needs to occur at both the conscious and sub-conscious level.

Will I Need To Get Professional Help? Why?

Some of you reading this article may find that you will want to seek out professional help by consulting a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. A lot of people choose to consult mental health professionals when life gets too much and they feel that they can't cope on their own. Others feel that a trained professional will speed up the process and provide extra motivation to help them to better understand their mind. While other people feel that they can manage the process on their own without any outside help. It's up to you as an individual.




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