PSA....

[RedneckFur]

Men rarely ask for help. Men are supposed to be strong enough to battle thru it all. Its perceived as being a weakness. That is why so many men are homeless. We are dirtbags if we cry for help. Suck it up they say.

I feel like this is a big part of it. Part of being a man is "manning up", having a stiff upper lip, and taking care of your problems by yourself even when you're feeling scared and weak. Its sad how many men choose to end their lives, or simply sink into living on the street rather than reaching out for help.

Personally, I think Its pretty darn manly to admit when you need some help. And its important to have a few close friendships with other men that you can confide in, and talk about the issues that you're struggling with.

There's also the stigma with mental health care. Afraid to admit we have depression, anxiety, afraid of medications, afraid of seeking therapy. Just like a joint or muscle can experience pain, so can the mind, and there's nothing wrong with getting treatment to help you recover.

 

[BlackGun]

I feel like this is a big part of it. Part of being a man is "manning up", having a stiff upper lip, and taking care of your problems by yourself even when you're feeling scared and weak. Its sad how many men choose to end their lives, or simply sink into living on the street rather than reaching out for help.

Personally, I think Its pretty darn manly to admit when you need some help. And its important to have a few close friendships with other men that you can confide in, and talk about the issues that you're struggling with.

There's also the stigma with mental health care. Afraid to admit we have depression, anxiety, afraid of medications, afraid of seeking therapy. Just like a joint or muscle can experience pain, so can the mind, and there's nothing wrong with getting treatment to help you recover.

The mental health questions on a pistol permit do not help in this matter. Get help, no permit. Get help they call you with questions and then you find the denial in the mail.

I fall into the category of not seeking medical help. All my life we only went to the doctor when a visit to the emergency room is necessary. The only time I go is when I have to give blood to renew my thyroid medicine. Not even sure if I want to do that but the wife beat up on me till I caved so I could continue writing checks. Takes a lot of checks to have 60 pairs of shoes.

 

[Grits]

For those who don't know Celebrate Recovery is a faith based recovery plan. One of the requirements of small group discussions is all male or all female. No mixed small groups. What is said in small groups stays in small group. Nothing is ever shared in public. If it is and you are found out, you are no longer attending any Celebrate functions. Period.

When we share our deepest darkest secrets, Satan can not use that to control us anymore. The truth will set you free. You don't have to be a slave to a secret.

One of man's biggest hangup's is that we don't know how to forgive ourselves of the wrongs we have committed. We continue to beat ourselves up. When we get past the wrongs we've done and have forgiven ourselves, the healing and growth can happen and we come out the other side better people.

Celebrate Recovery is one of the ways we can get help and not have it effect the carry permit. Find a group if you need to or refer someone who does.

One last thing. The glory of God is a man fully alive. There is no need to feel guilt or live with it.

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[Firemedic54]

So what is a person to do? If you seek out help and/or medicine for depression, anxiety, grief counseling.... Are you going to loose your CWP? Red flag laws come into mind. Everyone I would suspect is going to hit a bump in the road and life can be a cruel mistress from time to time. How do you get help without it following you around forever? Surely there has to be a understanding that you went through a rough patch and are better on the other side of it.

 

[BlackGun]

So what is a person to do? If you seek out help and/or medicine for depression, anxiety, grief counseling.... Are you going to loose your CWP? Red flag laws come into mind. Everyone I would suspect is going to hit a bump in the road and life can be a cruel mistress from time to time. How do you get help without it following you around forever? Surely there has to be a understanding that you went through a rough patch and are better on the other side of it.

They don't care. You become a threat to society to them. When you are cancer free it is celebrated. When someone beats depression it is a mark on your life.