Always You

Your Fault

nancy
2 min readJan 24

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I'm going to talk about how our mental health affects those around us today. I am confident that you will all gain a lot of knowledge today and that some of you will also be able to relate to it. Let's get started, then.

Our mental health symptoms can sometimes make us feel lethargic, make it harder to show empathy, or make us feel anxious and alone. Codependency or even resentment toward your partner can sometimes result from these symptoms.

Consequently, our mental health has an impact not only on us but also on our loved ones. As can be seen, mental illness frequently has a "ripple effect" on families, resulting in tension, anxiety, and worry as well as, in some instances, significant shifts in how people live their lives. Different members of a person's family are likely to be affected in different ways when they are going through a person's wide range of emotions, including guilt, fear, wrath, and sadness.

Poor mental health can have an impact on relationships with family, friends, coworkers, children, and spouses. Social isolation, which hinders a person's ability to communicate and interact with others, is frequently caused by poor mental health. A sense of separation and miscommunication can result from isolation. Expectations that aren't healthy are easy to build.

You might be curious as to whether mental illness contributes to marital difficulties. Yes, the close bond between partners is the most vulnerable type of relationship to mental illness.

Additionally, taking care of a family member with a mental illness can be a very stressful time, and attempting to cope with stress can result in a variety of responses, including physical issues, mental and emotional issues, and so on.

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nancy

Spina bifida survivor, college student, learn, laugh, and love