05/15/15
It’s normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it’s time to call for help if emotional issues interfere with your life, your job or your personal relationships. If you are suffering and wondering what is wrong, pick up the phone and don’t worry about what other people think! Access mental health resources that are available in the area. There are many effective treatments available in our day and age.
Education and awareness have done much to erase the stigma once attached to mental illness. Still, many people don’t seek help for mental health needs. If you have a marked change in personality, mood or your eating or sleeping habits, that’s a sign that you need help.
Other warning signs include:
- Feeling unable to cope with your day-to-day problems, work assignments or usual household activities.
- Being overwhelmed by a deep sense of sadness, hopelessness or helplessness.
- Having extreme mood swings — from high or hyper to down in the dumps.
- Abusing alcohol or drugs.
- Getting very angry or acting violently.
- Having thoughts about suicide or hurting someone else.
- Having a plan of how you would commit suicide.
These are warning signs that you definitely need help. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s better to get treatment sooner than later.
Make the call
Get help right away any time you believe you might hurt yourself or someone else. Call 800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433.) The Waushara County Human Services offers a 24 Hour Crisis Line, call 920-787-3321 or 800-242-3377. To call about child abuse or neglect, the number is 920-787-6550 or 888-250-4331. If you are a victim of Domestic Abuse call the CAP Family Crisis Center Outreach Office at 920-787-3889 or 800-472-3377. And if you need to talk to someone about Elder Abuse, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 920-787-6505 or 877-883-5378.
Remember, it’s okay to seek help for better mental health. That help is just a phone call away.
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