Mental disorders and sports

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Mental disorders and sports

Mental disorders are disorders in which people have difficulty in daily life and social life due to mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, manic depression, depression, epilepsy, alcohol and drug dependence, and personality disorders.With proper treatment, medication, and consideration from those around you, symptoms can be controlled and you can lead a stable life.

Communication considerations and points

Many people with mental disorders are sensitive to stress and have difficulty with interpersonal relationships and communication.Because it is difficult to tell from their appearance that they have a disability, many people feel isolated and are not understood by those around them.In addition, the person may not want others to know about their illness.

Please let me know early

You may feel nervous because you are not used to talking to people you are meeting for the first time, or you may be more concerned about what other people are looking at.If you notice someone in trouble, please kindly call out to them as soon as possible.

Active help and supervision

When filling out documents, etc., you may not be able to ask questions even if you feel anxious, such as, ``Is this the correct way to write?''By proactively asking, ``May I help you?'' and by standing by to watch over them even when they don't need help, you can give them a sense of security.

Regardless of the content, listen first.

Cognitive disabilities may cause them to say things that don't make sense or ask the same questions over and over again.Also, some people are not able to express what they want to say in words.First of all, you need to listen to what the other person has to say, wait for him or her to calm down, and then organize your business by saying, ``So-and-so is today's purpose.''

Enjoying sports with people with mental disabilities

As long as you take proper medication and keep your condition under control, you can participate in any sport.

Start with light exercise

At first, it's a good idea to start with something light that you can do individually, and as you get used to it, you can increase the amount of exercise or move on to group competitions.Individual sports include track and field and swimming, while team sports include soft volleyball and futsal.

Follow instructions and medications

Please strictly follow your doctor's instructions and medication schedule, keep your medical condition under control, and enjoy various sports.

Pay attention to your physical condition

Even if you can move that day, you may feel unwell later on, so gradually increase the amount of exercise you do.Also, interpersonal problems can cause stress, so please be considerate and keep an eye out for any problems.