There's power in living a life that is based on principles. Your character may be unwell if it is restricted by attitudes, behaviors and actions of others or by your own reactions to the circumstances around you.  

Sometimes, it's not just what happens to us, but our responses to what happens to us that hurts our character and make it unwell. Character illness is a process in which the functioning of a person to apply principles is diminished.   Many people's character remain ill and without treatment, thus causing all kinds of problems in their relationships and their lives.  

Character principles can enable you to avoid behaviors that could be hurtful to yourself and to others.  For example, if you cheat on a spouse, or speak slanderously against a family member or friend, or gossip about someone, these behaviours by their very nature are always malicious and hurtful.  

Your character may remain unwell if you continue to engage in malicious acts of conduct and behaviour.   Before you engage in any kind of misconduct, think ahead of time of the consequences that will follow. When your character is unwell, you can surely hurt others, but most of all, you will hurt yourself. By showing love and understanding, improvements could be made to a sick character. If you find that your character is unwell, get it treated - know the principles.