In this modern day and age, our society is bombarded with various issues. Amidst these problems, there are individuals who suffer from serious mental disorders that necessitate special attention. The case of sexual and gender disorder comes in diverse forms. While there are individuals who have difficulty identifying oneself as male or female, there are also those people who are sexually attracted to unusual objects and individuals who have difficulties experiencing arousal (Durand, 2015). Fortunately, this kind of issue can be managed through behavioral rehearsal and cognitive restructuring.
Another problem that impacts some people is the impulse control disorder that often leads to substance abuse (Durand, 2015). One of the essential things to do to experience living life comfortably is to exert control over certain behaviors. This meant controlling ourselves from engaging in activities that can cause harm to others and us. These include drug abuse, heavy drinking, uncontrolled gambling, theft, as well as violent outbursts. These behaviors offer some release or pleasure; however, it is these actions that cause danger to us on the mental, social, and physical level. This may also lead to relationship problems, financial problems, and even unemployment. Just recently, compulsive shopping, sex addiction, as well as internet addiction are already included in the list of impulse control disorders. Substance use, anxiety disorder, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also go hand in hand with these types of psychiatric conditions. Individuals with the substance use issue have a higher risk of experiencing the intermittent explosive condition that causes cases of animosity that are out of extent to the circumstances. Whenever medications or liquor triggers these situations, the outcomes can pulverize, even deadly. Like substance abusers, individuals with irregular unstable issue frequently have a background marked by being physically or sexually manhandled in adolescence.
Among the most common cases of mental disorders, personality disorder ravages quite a number of individuals. Their inability to express their emotions or even their distorted beliefs can cause tremendous stress to other people (Durand, 2015). What is worse, in some instances, personality disorder leads to suicide. Some would even experience tough times trying to maintain close and stable connections, particularly with children, partners, and professions.
Realizing the nature of the different mental disorders discussed here, I feel fortunate that I am healthy and well. Moreover, I feel pity for those who suffer from the negative effects of these disorders. Now, I begin to understand better the need to be more open and respectful of others. By giving understanding, we also help these people function better in the society. On the cognitive level, I became more aware of the symptoms of these disorders and how they can be best managed. It offered me a sense of hope that people who suffer from these mental disorders can still be treated. For people with loved ones having these types of mental disorders, it is high time that they give more care and special attention and offers the highest kind of moral support they can give. Rather than giving up on them easily, it is best to extend more understanding and concern. We may not fully understand why these problems exist unless we study genetics or biology. Nonetheless, moral aspects of ourselves dictate us to be more compassionate to our fellows.
Reference
Durand, V. (2015). Essentials of Abnormal Psychology. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
