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Can I use these interchangeably?
My psychology is ruined because of this.
My mental state is ruined because of this.
My mental health is ruined because of this.
Oct 6, 2025 4:31 AM
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"Mental state" and "Mental health" are interchangeable, but "psychology" generally isn't. I think this is because it is more scientific than casual.
Oct 6, 2025 12:24 PM
These three sentences are similar in meaning, but they do not sound equally natural or common.
“My psychology is ruined” sounds unnatural. Native speakers do not usually use “psychology” to describe their own condition. “Psychology” is a field of study, not a personal state.
“My mental state is ruined” is understandable, but it sounds dramatic or literary. It is grammatically correct, but not something people often say in daily life.
“My mental health is ruined” is the most natural and common. It clearly means your emotional or mental well-being has been damaged.
So in everyday English, “My mental health is ruined” is the best choice.
Oct 7, 2025 4:19 AM
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