What to do when Mental Health shows up in your Relationship - Discussion with Charlotte
Todays Episode us surrounding Mental health showing up in relationship. 😍 Charlotte @freerangecharl tells us her courageous story of strength and over coming . LINK IN BIO⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️Mental illness can affect many aspects of life, including intimate relationships. Some individuals may experience hesitancy or fear of disclosure to their partner due to the continued stigma surrounding mental illness. Communication is key to having a healthy, positive relationship despite mental health struggles.🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️🔺️How to Protect your Mental health 🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻🔻Try to eat healthy meals, get some exercise, and get enough sleep. Making time to do things you enjoy will help you keep your stress levels in check. You'll be better able to support your loved one if you take steps to maintain your own physical and mental health.If you still want to remain with your partner there are ways you can help. Helpful Tips for Partners❌ Educate yourself. Learn about the condition together. This helps you gain a better understanding of it and clues you in to how the symptoms manifest in your marriage or partnership.❌ Practice your communication skills. Speak openly and honestly about your feelings, needs, and concerns. Use “active listening” skills like seeking understanding, asking clarifying questions, and using engaged body language (eye contact, a gentle touch, and interest).❌Seek professional help. Use whatever resources are relevant to you and within your means. Both couples counseling and individual counseling may be appropriate.❌Have realistic expectations. You can’t demand that someone change who they are nor expect them to meet all your needs at all times; this is true for all relationships. Equally, you shouldn’t have to violate your boundaries in order to maintain the relationship. Find a way to compromise and grow so both of you feel safe and supported.🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆Mind Mental health help line. Infoline: 0300 123 3393Our Infoline provides an information and signposting service. We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays