Mental Illness is taking control of my life again

Solonoid · March 27, 2017, 07:34:11 PM

I've been almost two years without an incident but it looks like I'm coming to a lapse.

Elai · March 27, 2017, 07:47:03 PM

what do you suffer from?

Solonoid · March 27, 2017, 08:03:57 PM

Quote from: prehistoric on March 27, 2017, 07:47:03 PM

what do you suffer from?

borderline disorder and paranoid schizophrenia, according to the litany of dcotors who have seen me about it

Elai · March 27, 2017, 08:05:58 PM

Quote from: Fishcakes on March 27, 2017, 08:03:57 PM

Quote from: prehistoric on March 27, 2017, 07:47:03 PM
what do you suffer from?
borderline disorder and paranoid schizophrenia, according to the litany of dcotors who have seen me about it

shit i'm sorry to hear that. what's been causing this resurgence? and can you replicate the conditions that helped you suppress these issues before?

Casper · March 27, 2017, 08:20:02 PM

But mental illness isn't real

Solonoid · March 27, 2017, 08:29:54 PM

Quote from: prehistoric on March 27, 2017, 08:05:58 PM

Quote from: Fishcakes on March 27, 2017, 08:03:57 PM
Quote from: prehistoric on March 27, 2017, 07:47:03 PM
what do you suffer from?
borderline disorder and paranoid schizophrenia, according to the litany of dcotors who have seen me about it

shit i'm sorry to hear that. what's been causing this resurgence? and can you replicate the conditions that helped you suppress these issues before?

ah it's gotta be stress, I need to relax

hard to do with the paranoid bit though
I'm trying to cut out the source of the stress but it's a lot of change, and I may be walking into an even bigger shitstorm if I do.

Aether · March 27, 2017, 08:42:56 PM

Yes it's cliche of me to suggest this, but meditation is excellent for maintaining a healthy mental state.

Mr. Psychologist · March 28, 2017, 05:32:09 AM

Quote from: Aether on March 27, 2017, 08:42:56 PM

Yes it's cliche of me to suggest this, but meditation is excellent for maintaining a healthy mental state.

It certainly is, but there is a small caveat with it when it comes to paranoid/dissociative illnesses. Attempting to meditate when your mind is prone to these things can set off a bit of a flare up in symptoms. It's not a guarantee mind you, but when you have the more complicated conditions it's usually a good idea to try it under supervision first.

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gats · March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM

Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.

More Than Mortal · March 28, 2017, 09:29:26 AM

Yeah, I'm in the same boat wrt depression.

Do you take medication?

Verbatim · March 28, 2017, 09:37:03 AM

Quote from: gats on March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM

Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.

can confirm this does not work (for everybody)

MyNameIsCharlie · March 28, 2017, 10:45:50 AM

Al Baghdadi is a psych nurse. You want me to share your problem with her and get advice? This forum isn't the best when it comes to actual serious stuff.

My advice is to start with your doctor and see if it's something simple like a med adjustment.

FatherlyNick - fuck putin · March 28, 2017, 11:05:55 AM

Try some physical activity? Running helps take your mind off things or lets you think about them in a more calm environment.

Solonoid · March 28, 2017, 02:46:16 PM

Quote from: gats on March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM

Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.

I have friends, a job, and all the rest.

I'm not depressed, I don't have "bad thoughts".
I have auditory, and occasionally visual, hallucinations and unstable, uncontrollable moods.

Solonoid · March 28, 2017, 02:48:26 PM

Quote from: MyNameIsCharlie on March 28, 2017, 10:45:50 AM

Al Baghdadi is a psych nurse. You want me to share your problem with her and get advice? This forum isn't the best when it comes to actual serious stuff.

My advice is to start with your doctor and see if it's something simple like a med adjustment.

I think my diagnosis is probably pretty sage, but I really don't want to go see a doctor for a med adjustment.
If they decide to commit me again it could be weeks before I can get out, and that is really not an option I can deal with right now.

March 28, 2017, 03:12:02 PM

suck it up tbh

Mr. Psychologist · March 28, 2017, 05:09:19 PM

Quote from: Fishcakes on March 28, 2017, 02:48:26 PM

Quote from: MyNameIsCharlie on March 28, 2017, 10:45:50 AM
Al Baghdadi is a psych nurse. You want me to share your problem with her and get advice? This forum isn't the best when it comes to actual serious stuff.

My advice is to start with your doctor and see if it's something simple like a med adjustment.
I think my diagnosis is probably pretty sage, but I really don't want to go see a doctor for a med adjustment.
If they decide to commit me again it could be weeks before I can get out, and that is really not an option I can deal with right now.

I think if you were to talk to the doctor about it and show that you are approaching it with the aim of managing the problem better, they wouldn't be quite so inclined to commit you over it. If the criteria is the same/similar to the UK system, provided you aren't presenting a risk to yourself or others or completely dissociated then I wouldn't think they'd be ready to commit you.

R o c k e t · March 29, 2017, 01:30:04 AM

Quote from: gats on March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM

Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.

HAHAHA THE FUCK IS THIS POST?

FatherlyNick - fuck putin · March 29, 2017, 03:46:46 AM

Quote from: Fishcakes on March 28, 2017, 02:46:16 PM

Quote from: gats on March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM
Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.
I have friends, a job, and all the rest.

I'm not depressed, I don't have "bad thoughts".
I have auditory, and occasionally visual, hallucinations and unstable, uncontrollable moods.

Have you tried medicinal Maria Juana?

Solonoid · March 29, 2017, 03:47:57 AM

Quote from: FatherlyNick on March 29, 2017, 03:46:46 AM

Quote from: Fishcakes on March 28, 2017, 02:46:16 PM
Quote from: gats on March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM
Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.
I have friends, a job, and all the rest.

I'm not depressed, I don't have "bad thoughts".
I have auditory, and occasionally visual, hallucinations and unstable, uncontrollable moods.
Have you tried medicinal Maria Juana?

Not legal in this state.

Jive Turkey · March 29, 2017, 03:53:19 AM

Quote from: FatherlyNick on March 29, 2017, 03:46:46 AM

Quote from: Fishcakes on March 28, 2017, 02:46:16 PM
Quote from: gats on March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM
Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.
I have friends, a job, and all the rest.

I'm not depressed, I don't have "bad thoughts".
I have auditory, and occasionally visual, hallucinations and unstable, uncontrollable moods.
Have you tried medicinal Maria Juana?

Horrible recommendation for a schizophrenic

Solonoid · March 29, 2017, 04:03:23 AM

Quote from: Jive Turkey on March 29, 2017, 03:53:19 AM

Quote from: FatherlyNick on March 29, 2017, 03:46:46 AM
Quote from: Fishcakes on March 28, 2017, 02:46:16 PM
Quote from: gats on March 28, 2017, 08:58:29 AM
Mental illness isn't real, surround yourself with people, get a job, find a purpose and those thoughts will go away.
I have friends, a job, and all the rest.

I'm not depressed, I don't have "bad thoughts".
I have auditory, and occasionally visual, hallucinations and unstable, uncontrollable moods.
Have you tried medicinal Maria Juana?
Horrible recommendation for a schizophrenic

eh not really

Weed calms my nerves and I've never even heard a whisper when I'm smoking.

I just can't smoke anymore, I'm off all illegal drugs right now.