Mental disease is a chameleon. It has many faces, characteristics, presentations and impact on people’s lives.
It can be experienced as sadness, irritability, mood swings, temper, rage, obsessions, difficulty focusing, memory problems, anxiety, phobias or fear. It can take the form of an addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, food, unhealthy relationships, work, and exercise. It can be perceived as being “weird”, strange, or being “weak” somehow not being “strong enough” to control its many aspects.
It can be disabling and impair one’s ability to function effectively at work, at home with a spouse, children, friends, or with others that are important in one’s life. Or it can be very subtle but be insidious in its ability to extract the happiness and fulfillment that each person strives to achieve and deserve.
Having a mental disease can be challenging and often difficult. The biggest obstacle is overcoming the stigma attached to it. Many people get mental diseases but very few actually understand it. It’s an abstract concept to many; difficult to comprehend, easily misunderstood by many more. Is it just our “personality” or is it about just being “strong” enough”? Is it really in our control or not?
But once that hurdle is overcome and help is invited, a journey to recovery and treatment begins and finding the right allies to provide the proper direction to care becomes vital.
I have witnessed thousands of people begin that journey since I’ve started practicing psychiatry. I have seen the many pitfalls that people run into which propagate their illness. But I’ve also experienced the wonderful feeling of being part of providing the proper care to help people experience happier and more fulfilling lives through the treatment of their mental disorder.
The skills needed to accomplish this are a sound foundation of medicine, psychology, psychiatry, a good listening ear, excellent diagnostic skills, people skills, being a “team player” and a genuine interest in improving people’s lives. I have noticed that these qualities are difficult to find but are essential in treating mental disorders effectively. I feel that I have these qualities and that I am capable of helping you or your loved one in need. My 20 years of experience have enabled me to treat patients effectively and elevate their level of functioning so that people lead happier and more productive lives.
Please do not wait any longer and contact us to start your recovery today. And remember: mental illness is not a weakness. It’s a biological disease that is often treatable. Get help today.
Ed S. Jesalva, MD
It can be experienced as sadness, irritability, mood swings, temper, rage, obsessions, difficulty focusing, memory problems, anxiety, phobias or fear. It can take the form of an addiction to drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, food, unhealthy relationships, work, and exercise. It can be perceived as being “weird”, strange, or being “weak” somehow not being “strong enough” to control its many aspects.
It can be disabling and impair one’s ability to function effectively at work, at home with a spouse, children, friends, or with others that are important in one’s life. Or it can be very subtle but be insidious in its ability to extract the happiness and fulfillment that each person strives to achieve and deserve.
Having a mental disease can be challenging and often difficult. The biggest obstacle is overcoming the stigma attached to it. Many people get mental diseases but very few actually understand it. It’s an abstract concept to many; difficult to comprehend, easily misunderstood by many more. Is it just our “personality” or is it about just being “strong” enough”? Is it really in our control or not?
But once that hurdle is overcome and help is invited, a journey to recovery and treatment begins and finding the right allies to provide the proper direction to care becomes vital.
I have witnessed thousands of people begin that journey since I’ve started practicing psychiatry. I have seen the many pitfalls that people run into which propagate their illness. But I’ve also experienced the wonderful feeling of being part of providing the proper care to help people experience happier and more fulfilling lives through the treatment of their mental disorder.
The skills needed to accomplish this are a sound foundation of medicine, psychology, psychiatry, a good listening ear, excellent diagnostic skills, people skills, being a “team player” and a genuine interest in improving people’s lives. I have noticed that these qualities are difficult to find but are essential in treating mental disorders effectively. I feel that I have these qualities and that I am capable of helping you or your loved one in need. My 20 years of experience have enabled me to treat patients effectively and elevate their level of functioning so that people lead happier and more productive lives.
Please do not wait any longer and contact us to start your recovery today. And remember: mental illness is not a weakness. It’s a biological disease that is often treatable. Get help today.
Ed S. Jesalva, MD