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Have you or someone you known suffered from mental illness.
I have been recovering from atypical bipolar/anger/aspergers for 2 and a half years, I have almost no ill effects from it, thanks to abilify, and attitude adjustment. I um, am old, 30, so I had to grow up sometime.
still suffer from ocd sometimes and anxiety a little bit, buts meds, and recovery international for nervous and anxious people help
hope y'all dont mind a heavy subject, but I feel mental illness is still too stigmatized.
what do you think?
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I think it is very stigmatized as well. I have never been diagnosed with anything, but I often get very depressed, but maybe it's just sever PMS hehe. There is this great book I read has a good chapter on schizophrenia Myths to Live by by Joseph Campbell. I find mental illness very fascinating. I thought I wanted to work in that field (I am an RN) but I realized I just like learning about it, not working with it.
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Abilify works great! That and prozac made me oooh so chipper! <3 too bad they don't have a generic!
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Abilify works great! That and prozac made me oooh so chipper! <3 too bad they don't have a generic!
I take fluoxetine which is the generic of prozac! Make me so much happier!
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Abilify works great! That and prozac made me oooh so chipper! <3 too bad they don't have a generic!
I take fluoxetine which is the generic of prozac! Make me so much happier!
I used to take that! I loved it! I used to say,"Wow! if everyone was on these the world would be a lot nicer!" lol
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Like sarab, I sometimes feel very depressed. I've also suffered from quite bad anxiety, and in general don't deal very well when stressed (avoidance of the issue, smoking, a glass or two (or three) of wine).
This topic has actually made me think about how I've been living like this for years, and just haven't felt "right" or haven't felt fully "here" for a long time - I'm not sure if that makes sense?
What you guys have said about the medications your on, and how much better it makes you feel, makes me think maybe there's something that could make me not feel like that? I just don't know how to have that conversation with my doctor, you know?
Were your doctors/psychologists helpful? How did you start that conversation?
Sarah xx
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Like sarab, I sometimes feel very depressed. I've also suffered from quite bad anxiety, and in general don't deal very well when stressed (avoidance of the issue, smoking, a glass or two (or three) of wine).
This topic has actually made me think about how I've been living like this for years, and just haven't felt "right" or haven't felt fully "here" for a long time - I'm not sure if that makes sense?
What you guys have said about the medications your on, and how much better it makes you feel, makes me think maybe there's something that could make me not feel like that? I just don't know how to have that conversation with my doctor, you know?
Were your doctors/psychologists helpful? How did you start that conversation?
Sarah xx
I get that sentiment. A lot of times I feel I don't belong anywhere and that I was meant for something different than what I've done with my life thus far. Yesterday was the first day in a long time that I felt I was okay and that I prefer being where I am in life. Not sure why though.
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yes, actually quite severely. I've been hospitalized six times in the past year. (3 in a mental institution, 3 in a medical hospital) for anorexia and bipolar i. i've been on sooo many medications. right now i'm klonopin, seroquel, and lamictal. it's fucking horrible. i've missed most of my senior year because i've been in the hospital. and i'm still not doing that great. but hey, i guess it's made life a tad more interesting. the manic episodes, atleast.
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Georgina, I am very sorry to hear of your troubles. I do hope that the medications work for you and you can be on the path to recovery. Good luck to you!
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Like sarab, I sometimes feel very depressed. I've also suffered from quite bad anxiety, and in general don't deal very well when stressed (avoidance of the issue, smoking, a glass or two (or three) of wine).
This topic has actually made me think about how I've been living like this for years, and just haven't felt "right" or haven't felt fully "here" for a long time - I'm not sure if that makes sense?
What you guys have said about the medications your on, and how much better it makes you feel, makes me think maybe there's something that could make me not feel like that? I just don't know how to have that conversation with my doctor, you know?
Were your doctors/psychologists helpful? How did you start that conversation?
Sarah xx
I get that sentiment. A lot of times I feel I don't belong anywhere and that I was meant for something different than what I've done with my life thus far. Yesterday was the first day in a long time that I felt I was okay and that I prefer being where I am in life. Not sure why though.
I too suffer from severe anxiety. What I have noticed is that after I am forced to deal with a situation where my anxiety takes control, I get very depressed. My family isn't quite aware of my troubles, so I feel like I'm just stranded when the depression kicks in. And it's not just after anxiety that I feel depressed; depression just comes and goes randomly for me. :/
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Georgina, I am very sorry to hear of your troubles. I do hope that the medications work for you and you can be on the path to recovery. Good luck to you!
aw, thank you <3 i appreciate it
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Like sarab, I sometimes feel very depressed. I've also suffered from quite bad anxiety, and in general don't deal very well when stressed (avoidance of the issue, smoking, a glass or two (or three) of wine).
This topic has actually made me think about how I've been living like this for years, and just haven't felt "right" or haven't felt fully "here" for a long time - I'm not sure if that makes sense?
What you guys have said about the medications your on, and how much better it makes you feel, makes me think maybe there's something that could make me not feel like that? I just don't know how to have that conversation with my doctor, you know?
Were your doctors/psychologists helpful? How did you start that conversation?
Sarah xx
I get that sentiment. A lot of times I feel I don't belong anywhere and that I was meant for something different than what I've done with my life thus far. Yesterday was the first day in a long time that I felt I was okay and that I prefer being where I am in life. Not sure why though.
I too suffer from severe anxiety. What I have noticed is that after I am forced to deal with a situation where my anxiety takes control, I get very depressed. My family isn't quite aware of my troubles, so I feel like I'm just stranded when the depression kicks in. And it's not just after anxiety that I feel depressed; depression just comes and goes randomly for me. :/
I totally get you. It makes sense to me, bumblebee429. Recently, like a little over a month ago, I haven't felt like myself. My family thinks it's anxiety because my dad used to have severe anxiety problems, but I think it is depression, because I used to cry so much everyday, for a reason I couldn't explain. I got better about a few weeks ago, but it started up again like 2 days ago and I just cry and cry and get so scared, and it's just the worst feeling in the world. I haven't talked to my doctor about it, partly because I don't want to be put on medication. But it comes and goes, I just take one day at a time. How do you guys deal with it in social situations, because I feel like I can't go anywhere, cause I'll start crying for no reason and crying in public isn't really accepted in our society.
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Like sarab, I sometimes feel very depressed. I've also suffered from quite bad anxiety, and in general don't deal very well when stressed (avoidance of the issue, smoking, a glass or two (or three) of wine).
This topic has actually made me think about how I've been living like this for years, and just haven't felt "right" or haven't felt fully "here" for a long time - I'm not sure if that makes sense?
What you guys have said about the medications your on, and how much better it makes you feel, makes me think maybe there's something that could make me not feel like that? I just don't know how to have that conversation with my doctor, you know?
Were your doctors/psychologists helpful? How did you start that conversation?
Sarah xx
I get that sentiment. A lot of times I feel I don't belong anywhere and that I was meant for something different than what I've done with my life thus far. Yesterday was the first day in a long time that I felt I was okay and that I prefer being where I am in life. Not sure why though.
I too suffer from severe anxiety. What I have noticed is that after I am forced to deal with a situation where my anxiety takes control, I get very depressed. My family isn't quite aware of my troubles, so I feel like I'm just stranded when the depression kicks in. And it's not just after anxiety that I feel depressed; depression just comes and goes randomly for me. :/
I totally get you. It makes sense to me, bumblebee429. Recently, like a little over a month ago, I haven't felt like myself. My family thinks it's anxiety because my dad used to have severe anxiety problems, but I think it is depression, because I used to cry so much everyday, for a reason I couldn't explain. I got better about a few weeks ago, but it started up again like 2 days ago and I just cry and cry and get so scared, and it's just the worst feeling in the world. I haven't talked to my doctor about it, partly because I don't want to be put on medication. But it comes and goes, I just take one day at a time. How do you guys deal with it in social situations, because I feel like I can't go anywhere, cause I'll start crying for no reason and crying in public isn't really accepted in our society.
Don't be offended by my question, but how old are you? I just remember being like 13-18 with hormones and all, being very depressed and easy to cry as well. I would suggest also to keep a diary of when your symptoms come on and see if you find a pattern. Maybe also keep track of your triggers.
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Sarab, it's okay, I'm not offended! I'm 19. Yeah, I've thought of it being hormones, but I've never experienced anything like this before a month ago, so I didn't think it was because of that. Maybe it's transition to adulthood? But I don't think my life has changed drastically because I started college or anything. I live at home (I don't dorm) so it's not like I have a totally new environment. I have thought of starting a journal, but sometimes it makes me too sad to think about what made me sad, I just want to move on :\ But yeah, other people have suggested that too, so I should probably give it a shot, thanks.
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Sarab, it's okay, I'm not offended! I'm 19. Yeah, I've thought of it being hormones, but I've never experienced anything like this before a month ago, so I didn't think it was because of that. Maybe it's transition to adulthood? But I don't think my life has changed drastically because I started college or anything. I live at home (I don't dorm) so it's not like I have a totally new environment. I have thought of starting a journal, but sometimes it makes me too sad to think about what made me sad, I just want to move on :\ But yeah, other people have suggested that too, so I should probably give it a shot, thanks.
If anything, it might help you work through some reasons why it's happening. Sometimes I don't realize something until I start writing. Then, if you do end up going to a professional you'll have something to share with that person as to what's going on. It's something they might want you to to anyway. I don't think it's necessarily a solution, but it might help you figure out why it's happening.
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I'm 17 years old and I have struggled with mental illness ever since I was 13. I was hospitalized for anorexia when I was 15, and I've been struggling with self harm issues ever since.
I really do believe that everyone has something they're dealing with, but no one ever wants to talk about it. Basically everyone I know has some connection to some form of mental illness, but I think that society really has a problem with it.
In general, what's the opinion on self harm, anyway? I do it as a way to cope with frustration, anger, sadness... and I've always been afraid to tell my parents and doctor about it, thinking they'll overreact and think I'm trying to kill myself. But that's not the case... It's just what I do to deal with things. I know it's not the healthiest way and I'm trying to get over it. But do you ever wonder about people? Like if they have inexplicable cuts/burns? I just assume everyone thinks like me... instantly suspicious, but only because it's what I always experience.
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I'm 17 years old and I have struggled with mental illness ever since I was 13. I was hospitalized for anorexia when I was 15, and I've been struggling with self harm issues ever since.
I really do believe that everyone has something they're dealing with, but no one ever wants to talk about it. Basically everyone I know has some connection to some form of mental illness, but I think that society really has a problem with it.
In general, what's the opinion on self harm, anyway? I do it as a way to cope with frustration, anger, sadness... and I've always been afraid to tell my parents and doctor about it, thinking they'll overreact and think I'm trying to kill myself. But that's not the case... It's just what I do to deal with things. I know it's not the healthiest way and I'm trying to get over it. But do you ever wonder about people? Like if they have inexplicable cuts/burns? I just assume everyone thinks like me... instantly suspicious, but only because it's what I always experience.
I'm sure you're right about everyone having some sort of issues. However, cutting is not healthy, even though you don't plan to kill yourself. I hope that you can get some help, even if it's not from your parents. Maybe try to find someone you trust to tell and help you. Someone who won't judge and just support you. Maybe find a center of some sort that is in your area, or some sort of annoymous group of sorts. Please get help! We need all the nessaholics we can get. hehe :)
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I'm 17 years old and I have struggled with mental illness ever since I was 13. I was hospitalized for anorexia when I was 15, and I've been struggling with self harm issues ever since.
I really do believe that everyone has something they're dealing with, but no one ever wants to talk about it. Basically everyone I know has some connection to some form of mental illness, but I think that society really has a problem with it.
In general, what's the opinion on self harm, anyway? I do it as a way to cope with frustration, anger, sadness... and I've always been afraid to tell my parents and doctor about it, thinking they'll overreact and think I'm trying to kill myself. But that's not the case... It's just what I do to deal with things. I know it's not the healthiest way and I'm trying to get over it. But do you ever wonder about people? Like if they have inexplicable cuts/burns? I just assume everyone thinks like me... instantly suspicious, but only because it's what I always experience.
I'm sure you're right about everyone having some sort of issues. However, cutting is not healthy, even though you don't plan to kill yourself. I hope that you can get some help, even if it's not from your parents. Maybe try to find someone you trust to tell and help you. Someone who won't judge and just support you. Maybe find a center of some sort that is in your area, or some sort of annoymous group of sorts. Please get help! We need all the nessaholics we can get. hehe :)
i just want to point out:
someone from my area just commited suicide from depression and bullying and if people don't approach their problems in a correct way then it can all turn out for the worse. but it's always easier said than done :( RIP Barbara. please hope the best for her family and friends.
shinesobright, even though i do not know, i will pray for you and send the best wishes. just remember that you are loved
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Can I just say that I am so glad that someone made this thread? It's comforting to be able to relate to other people that I sort of know. Sarab, I've been writing my feelings down and it has helped somewhat, and I am going to counseling tomorrow, so hopefully I will learn to cope with whatever weird feelings I'm getting. We'll get through this, guys. I still don't know how to tell my friends what I'm feeling though. I don't want to bring them down with me.
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Can I just say that I am so glad that someone made this thread? It's comforting to be able to relate to other people that I sort of know. Sarab, I've been writing my feelings down and it has helped somewhat, and I am going to counseling tomorrow, so hopefully I will learn to cope with whatever weird feelings I'm getting. We'll get through this, guys. I still don't know how to tell my friends what I'm feeling though. I don't want to bring them down with me.
that's so great! I'm glad you are at least taking steps. That's all you can do really, small steps. There may be two forward and one back some times but keep it up. I think you're fine in not telling your friends, but not because of what They will do, but because it's probably best for you. Until you find that one person you can really trust and tell anything. With that said, it might not be necessary for you to do so. yay!
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I loved abilify, it helped me so much in my depression.