S5E5 - Trust Issues

Send us Fan MailHaving Trust Issues a Mental Illness?Having trust issues as a singular issue isn’t a mental illness. However, it can be indicative of an actual mental health condition, particularly: Anxiety disorders, especially PTSDBorderline personality disorder (BPD)Paranoid personality disorder (PPD)Bipolar disorder I or IIThese conditions may cause trust issues in relationships because of the way certain cognitive distortions, irrational beliefs, or mood swings may unrealistically change someone’s perception of reality and interpersonal relationships. What can be particularly damaging, though, is when a person with a mental health condition that causes trust issues is hurt by a loved one’s deception. This can affirm their negative bias and make it even harder to emotionally and socially connect with other people, even if they desire to do so. How to Get Over or Overcome Trust Issues: 8 Tips1) Accept the risk that comes with learning to trust again.2) Learn how trust works.3) Take emotional risks.4) Get to the root of your trust issues.5) Communicate honestly and often.6) Be mindful of your relationships.7) Consider those you do trust and express your appreciation.8) Try and trust again.Trust is built over time through communication, conversation, and shared experiences. Trust is tested through a variety of circumstances and challenges in even the best of relationships. It’s something that can take a long time to build but can be undone in a moment. Betrayal, disappointment, dishonesty, manipulation can undo a relationship either instantly or over time.We hope you enjoy this and consider helping out!Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we could improve on!Thank You All For Listening and DownloadingWe drop an episode every ThursdayFollow us on all of our socialsSupport the showThe 988 Lifeline988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-linkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKwYoutube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJInsta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqopTwitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc