Depression and anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety and melancholy sometimes, which is why it is important to learn to accept all kinds of emotions. However, as prolonged and / or intensified, melancholy can turn into depression, and the disturbing feeling of anxiety, for example, into recurrent panic attacks. Mental illnesses, or mental disorders, are often unnecessarily associated with stigma and shame, which is why help is sought late: only at a time when you are already feeling really bad. However, the earlier you get help, the faster recovery can begin.
Getting depressed or anxious is never an individual’s own fault. It is possible to promote your own mental well-being even without experiencing mental symptoms, as well as e.g. when depressive symptoms appear. In many cases, speaking out loud can help you see solutions to a situation - concealing a feeling and being afraid of being “exposed” can make you feel worse. You can and should talk about depression and anxiety.
Experiencing depression or anxiety does not determine a person. You may be angry at Depression and Anxiety: it is unfair that you feel so bad. However, do not be angry with yourself. Instead be kind to yourself: you are doing your best all the time, and that is why the disease will not overcome. Sometimes it is best to actively do things that bring a little discomfort, other times it may be best to get under the blanket and allow yourself for some rest. Whatever your situation, don’t be left alone. Just the fact that you are thinking of asking for help is enough reason to ask for help.
Everyone experiences anxiety and melancholy sometimes, which is why it is important to learn to accept all kinds of emotions. However, as prolonged and / or intensified, melancholy can turn into depression, and the disturbing feeling of anxiety, for example, into recurrent panic attacks. Mental illnesses, or mental disorders, are often unnecessarily associated with stigma and shame, which is why help is sought late: only at a time when you are already feeling really bad. However, the earlier you get help, the faster recovery can begin.
Getting depressed or anxious is never an individual’s own fault. It is possible to promote your own mental well-being even without experiencing mental symptoms, as well as e.g. when depressive symptoms appear. In many cases, speaking out loud can help you see solutions to a situation - concealing a feeling and being afraid of being “exposed” can make you feel worse. You can and should talk about depression and anxiety.
Experiencing depression or anxiety does not determine a person. You may be angry at Depression and Anxiety: it is unfair that you feel so bad. However, do not be angry with yourself. Instead be kind to yourself: you are doing your best all the time, and that is why the disease will not overcome. Sometimes it is best to actively do things that bring a little discomfort, other times it may be best to get under the blanket and allow yourself for some rest. Whatever your situation, don’t be left alone. Just the fact that you are thinking of asking for help is enough reason to ask for help.
In an emergency, such as suicidal thoughts, call 112 or seek help from a health center or hospital emergency room.
In a calmer situation, contact student or occupational health care or your own health center. You can also find help from the Mental Health House and the Youth Mental Health House and mental health organizations.
If you want to chat with someone, you can contact the support services, chats or helplines found here. When contacting support, you don’t have to know exactly what to ask or say. A professional or volunteer helper will talk to you and together you can think of a solution to everyday problems and sorrows. The fact that someone is listening and interested can already be comforting. If you want to talk about your well-being with your loved one or with a professional, you can use the Tuntuu.fi page as an icebreaker. For example, begin by saying: “I found a page like this, and it came to my mind…"
In a calmer situation, contact student or occupational health care or your own health center. You can also find help from the Mental Health House and the Youth Mental Health House and mental health organizations.
If you want to chat with someone, you can contact the support services, chats or helplines found here. When contacting support, you don’t have to know exactly what to ask or say. A professional or volunteer helper will talk to you and together you can think of a solution to everyday problems and sorrows. The fact that someone is listening and interested can already be comforting. If you want to talk about your well-being with your loved one or with a professional, you can use the Tuntuu.fi page as an icebreaker. For example, begin by saying: “I found a page like this, and it came to my mind…"
More information from Tuntuu.fi: Emotions and coping in everyday life, and Find help -pages. See also information about Mental Health, depression and anxiety from Nyyti and about depression and anxiety from Nuortenlinkki. About mental health disorders and peer support see the Central Federation of Mental Health - MTKL, and about Mental health disorders from Mieli.
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