The Importance Of Knowing The Dangers Of Self-Diagnosis Related To Mental Health Disorders

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JAKARTA - Mental health disorders have become one of the most popular topics of conversation lately. As if they don't want to miss the trend, many people dare to claim that they suffer from mental disorders without visiting and discussing with experts.

Information related to yourself is obtained from the internet or digging from people closest to you. Efforts to self-diagnose based on information obtained independently is called self-diagnosis. In fact, not a few experts reveal that the habit of self-diagnosing, especially those related to mental health, is a dangerous thing.

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If you believe you have a mental health disorder, then you will take steps to overcome it by taking the wrong drugs. If you use these drugs incorrectly, it is possible that your health, which was originally fine, is now starting to be disturbed.

It could be, what you are experiencing now is not as bad as you think and can be treated with psychological therapy for 1-2 months without taking drugs. However, taking the wrong medication can actually make your condition worse.

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The danger again, self-diagnosis makes you believe in reality that doesn't necessarily happen. Constantly forcing yourself to believe what you believe can interfere with the functioning of the brain and organs so that fear can become a reality.

Please note, it takes special skills to be able to diagnose mental health and only an expert can do this. If you think you are experiencing symptoms of depression or other mental health disorders, it is better that you immediately visit a specialist for further examination.