“If your not being respected, it’s time to stand up for yourself.”
Everyone has the right to be treated respectfully. Everyone is different in their beliefs, values, backgrounds, appearances, lifestyles, abilities and goals but we all deserve to be treated with respect. Respect is a crucial aspect of any healthy relationship as it incorporates trust, emotional stability and feelings of comfort and safety. This could refer to any type of relationship such as family, friends, intimate, online or professional. To behave respectfully is defined as being polite and taking other people’s feelings into consideration. Respect is not only just respect for and from other people, you also must respect yourself. Self-respect requires having pride and confidence in oneself and understanding that you have a right to your opinions and beliefs.
If you feel that you are not being treated respectfully, you can seek help locally at a healthcare center, or with a GP or counselor. There are also hundreds of online support groups that could help such as SANE Australia, BeyondBlue, Mind Australia, Lifeline Australia and The Black Dog Institute. Talking to trusted friends and family members is also a way to reach out and receive support if you do not feel that you need professional help.
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