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With the rise of social media use, mental health concerns andtheir severity have come to the forefront. Most of the mediashowcase famous personalities and their struggles with depressionand anxiety only after it’s too late. Most recently, AnthonyBourdain took his own life. He is just one of many who have beendealing with mental health for a very long time.
Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington of Linkin Park
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I’ve been a fan of Linkin Park for a very long time. Last yearon July 20, the lead singer, Chester Bennington, also fell victimto long-time depression and took his own life. I have a picture ofme with him at a benefit concert from a few years ago. As you cansee, he had a huge smile and was great with the fans. Not manypeople could see his struggles.
Mental health had not been taken seriously by the generalpopulation until recently and even then, it’s not the most widelyaccepted issue. Hopefully, with the support of those who publiclysuffer from mental health issues, those who are suffering inprivate can find help.
What is Depression?
There are some differences between the forms of depression.Major Depression is characterized by the following:
- fatigue
- feelings of worthlessness/guilt
- impaired concentration
- insomnia, disinterest in activities
- recurring thoughts of death or suicide
- significant weight loss or gain
Other forms such as Persistent Depressive Disorder, Bipolar /Manic Depression, and Treatment-Resistant Depression share many ofthe same symptoms with some particular differences.
Other mental health conditions that have become more widelyknown are Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
What can I do to fight depression?
The struggle to attain proper mental health is difficult. Itshould be a multi-faceted approach. Find a therapist whounderstands your concern. Also find a supporting environment,whether it be friends, family, or a support group.
Another key strategy point is keeping the body healthy as well.Therapists often prescribe exercise for those suffering fromdepression and anxiety. Exercise promotes proper brain chemicalbalance. This in conjunction with a proper diet can help the bodybalance out the mind.
Mental Health and Upper Cervical Chiropractic
In our clinic, we see many people struggle with depression andanxiety. One of the common symptoms across these patients ischronic pain. This pain is what leads to depressive episodes andpoor mental health. Physical pain can rewire the brain. Pain,whether it be physical or mental can affect mood. This mood canalso cause pain, thus creating a vicious cycle. Being in constantpain prevents the brain from focusing on anything else. That paincan take over a person’s whole life.
Addressing that paincan be a powerful first step in coping with the mental anguish aswell. By fixing that pain naturally, a person can rewire themselvesto begin to break the cycle.
One way to naturally treat chronic pain syndromes is by findingthe cause of the pain. Pain is a signal that something isn’tworking properly in the body. When the nervous system can’t cope,then the result is pain.
By looking at the upper cervical spine and brainstem, UpperCervical doctors can find the cause of the pain and fix itspecifically. Fixing a misalignment in the spine and subsequentlyreleasing pressure off the brainstem can begin the path to overallhealth. You can read about how an upper cervical misalignment canchange the brain in cases of concussions.
If you or someone you know has chronic pain and is showing signsof depression, use the button below to schedule a no-costconsultation to see if Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care canhelp.
Don’t suffer in silence anymore. No one should suffer pain,either physical or mental.
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