LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Less than 50 years ago, homosexuality was classified as a mental health condition. However, today, the focus of therapy isn’t on the client’s sexual orientation, it’s on how they think, feel, and act with regard to their orientation or gender identity. The goal of Affirmative Therapy is to help LGBTQ+ individuals feel comfortable with who they are so they can go on to lead happy and healthy lives.
Unfortunately, those in the LGBTQ+ community often have a higher incidence of Mental Health Disorders because of the negative experiences and daily discrimination they face, along with a common lack of family or social support. The following are just a few of the most common Mental Health challenges faced by those who identify as LGBTQ+.
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Depression
Coping with feelings of uncertainty and shame about one’s identity and life choices, paired with rejection or bullying from family and friends, is something that many LGBTQ+ people struggle with on a daily basis. As a result of this ongoing stress, depression is something that is not uncommon.
Depression is different for everyone, but it usually is accompanied by feelings of persistent sadness as well as decreased energy, feelings of helplessness, constant worry, and a loss of interest in things once enjoyed. Without treatment, Depressive Disorders can interfere with work, relationships, and the ability to perform daily tasks. It can also become a risk factor for addiction, and in the most serious cases, be a contributing factor in suicide attempts.
PTSD
Many who identify as LGBTQ+ will experience bullying, discrimination, as well as verbal or physical abuse as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This can cause trauma, which can manifest into an Anxiety Disorder known as PTSD. People who suffer from PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, may have intense anxiety, mood disturbances, and nightmares that can persist for months and even years. As a result, those who suffer from PTSD are more likely to turn to negative coping mechanisms such as self-isolation, attempting to change their sexual orientation, or developing a dependence on drugs or alcohol.
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Stress associated with negative thoughts, emotions, and experiences is not only distressing — it’s unhealthy. Although most people may think of stress as a mental condition, it is also associated with a wide range of physical problems including insomnia, high blood pressure, upset stomach, unexplained aches and pains, and more. From a Mental Health perspective, stress can be directly related to other Mental Health Disorders such as Anxiety Disorders, Addiction Disorders, Depressive Disorders, anger issues, and certain Personality Disorders.
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The trauma and shame that many LGBTQ+ people experience can lead to negative coping mechanisms such as drugs or alcohol. Once a person starts increasing their dependence on something to numb their feelings or avoid painful situations, it’s a slippery slope from occasional use to dependency, and ultimately — addiction. LGBTQ+ people encounter many challenges, especially if they decide to come out, and they likely face rejection and harassment from their home, work, or religious community. That’s why it’s important to seek help and professional intervention from an LGBTQ+-affirming therapist as a means to address your feelings and find healthy ways of coping with difficult or hurtful situations.
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