Why self-care isn't selfish with Lee Pycroft | The Good Mental Health Podcast

[@liams9980]

I think this sums up self care perfectly. As a man theres a lack of sensitivity around self care and the common misconception that self care is vanity. Having stable emotions and taking care of mental well being is more valuable than any amount of money. I think more encouragment is needed and acceptance within society especially for young men surrounding health. Very good podcast.

[@des4127]

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[@davidpotterman6853]

But lack of self care is self neglect, which is often a feature of serious suicidal depression. Isn't it too late by then?

[@HumanGivens]

Hello, Thank you for your comment. There are varying degrees to self care or self neglect as you put it. It can range form mild to moderate and if it is extreme and a person is feeling unable to take care of themselves and feeling overwhelmed then reaching out for help is key.

[@angelinasparacino6918]

No..I felt that way...then I forcefully made myself think of reasons as to why I felt the way I did. I know that depression is something so strong and deep that most of us can't convey those feelings..it comes when you don't expect it and it is there no matter how good your surroundings are..I thought, " why do I feel this, why won't it go away?" I kept doing it over and over to snap myself out and decided that I needed to quit work, cut people off, and focus on my mental health..I know it isn't easy and so many times I wanted to die..but ultimately I knew I could not give up until I fought for myself by any means necessary. I was broke, sad and alone..but I needed to find hope and a solution since nothing else in life worked. I went to do TMS, I got a therapist even though I've never been interested, I deactivated all social media and I sent a short message to all of my close friends telling them that they may not understand now but I need time to heal so I can be the best person I can for myself first before anyone else. So many people lose hope because they are so depressed and don't know where to turn. As depression is crippling to the mind it stops many from being able to make any type of effort..we feel hopeless and nothing but sorrow...I try to talk to anyone I can when I know they feel that way..some people don't understand and they are cold hearted. It is rare for us to just stop and sacrifice our daily routine in order to find happiness and a sense of normalcy. Even when people are close to suicide, many make it out before it is too late..it is hard because most do not share their story of depression..it is the ones who seem the happiest at times who take their own lives. Self care is absolutely so crucial and I believe that it is one of the hardest things to accomplish..because it takes time..it takes compromise and trade offs...ultimately we will experience times when we want to give up ...but it is for the greater good...to find peace and happiness and our true form of who we are meant to be. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

[@des4127]

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