• Mental Illness and Disorders Megathread
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[QUOTE=MxOAgentJohnson;41316101]I suffer from bipolar, i refuse to take anything for it, i dont know what the first batch of stuff i took what as back then i didnt care i just wanted it to help but it made me go fucking ballistic so i stopped taking it after a week and i've just dealt with it solo.[/QUOTE] I know the feeling of not liking medication, but if you go without it you're going to end up having a manic/psychotic episode. You just need the right pill.
[QUOTE=Tools;41306741]Got a problem, there's this girl that I like but she's borderline and I have no idea what it is. Anyone who can give me some protips? Not sure if I should tackle it differently or I should just leave it be.[/QUOTE] Protip: Stay away from the allure of the borderline. They have a fantastic way of roping you in, getting you caught up, and manipulating you. They are very emotionally unstable and have a hard time maintaining significant relationships (boyfriend girlfriend etc). Borderlines are 7 shades of crazy and I can't stress enough...stay away before it's too late.
[QUOTE=XoX;41319270]I've been going through some depersonalisation and derealisation for a while but yesterday night a really bad panic attack hit me and just made the depersonalisation and derealisation go crazy. I was sure I was either dying or going insane. Got some other stuff too but that's the most recent thing that happened to me.[/QUOTE] If anyone has experience with this I could really use some advice on how to get through it without going insane because that's how I'm feeling.
ADHD, Aspergers & Narcissistic personality disorder. Also got a family history with bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia. I don't take any prescription drugs except of Piracetam. I use psychedelics.
Hello, first time posting in this thread. I have had depression and anxiety for about 6 months now, and developed depersonalization/derealization from the anxiety. The dp/dr freaked me out so bad when I first started experiencing it, it is literally a living nightmare, my life doesn't feel real, I barely recognize myself, the actions I do feel like they aren't my own like I have no free will. Just watching my life from a spectator point-of-view. It also makes my perception of time just feel wrong, like I have trouble understanding how past has happened and why it isn't happening any more. I feel that it is possible my depression may have been caused by the depersonalization, I feel I have no stake in anything, I don't enjoy things like I used to, because it mostly feels like they don't exist and there is no point to them. It has also given me a pretty Nihilistic view of the universe. Some things set it off really bad, certain types of music, like trance or ambient, discussing many things to do with surgery and severe physical injury, and the first two episodes of Breaking Bad for some reason. However it never goes away entirely, although my dreams do feel better than reality. I am mostly okay when I am on the computer or watching TV, I have enough stimulation to keep my mind off it, and it has been helpful when I discovered what I had was nothing like a psychotic disorder, because it sure feels bad enough to be labeled alongside schizophrenia or bi-polar disorder. I have been taking supplements like B vitamins and Omega 3, they help with mood and stress but nothing so major that I really feel a difference. I started on SSRIs this week, my first time ever taking anti-depressants, it's called Citalopram HBr. It's supposed to help treat depression, anxiety, and panic-disorder, so the big three in my case. Should take about three or so weeks before they start taking effect, but for the first time in ages I have begun to feel confident about my future.
[QUOTE=BnevolntElefant;41312852]Let me just point out to you, that in this post you have vocally and mentally re-affirmed your excuses and reasons for not doing things, and the limitations which stop you from doing so. Consider not the effect but the reason for your motivation issues, have you ever accomplished something worthwhile? or difficult? Just my 2 cents. Im a big believer of the idea that everything about the world is both subjective and relative, and the choices you make regarding both outlook and perception especially, in addition to lesser things like ambition, end goals, makes a huge impact on your life. I struggle with depression and have general oddness about me but try waking up and just telling yourself you CAN do things, WILL do things, and mean it. Maybe it will be hard to believe, but after a few days or weeks you will notice a change. Hitler did it to a country, surely you can do it to yourself (Believe in something unfathomable as reality).[/QUOTE] I appreciate the response and your positivity, but i've honestly tried that already. I'm not trying to reaffirm some preconceived excuses or w/e, but rather simply stating the facts of my experiences.
What are some things that you have accomplished? Reach in deep, now.
[QUOTE=Loen;41321913]I appreciate the response and your positivity, but i've honestly tried that already. I'm not trying to reaffirm some preconceived excuses or w/e, but rather simply stating the facts of my experiences.[/QUOTE] Then keep doing what you're doing and stay miserable. He's absolutely right if you tell yourself you won't succeed without even trying nothing will change.
[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;41323966]Then keep doing what you're doing and stay miserable. He's absolutely right if you tell yourself you won't succeed without even trying nothing will change.[/QUOTE] He's already said that he's going to talk to someone about it, that's the right step to take, lay off the guy jeeze. He said he's had problems since grade 3 and had parents that refused to get him help, that's the entirety of childhood brain development spent reinforcing whatever problems he has without professional intervention. It's not unfixable by any means but this isn't the time for negative reinforcement. [editline]5th July 2013[/editline] Sometimes I think people come into these mental illness/depression threads just to look at a bunch of people they can feel superior to. You've had three posts in this thread and two were judgemental
tried weed for the first time ended up with depersonalization
[QUOTE=Zareox7;41319537]How is that going? I know when my dad stopped taking his medication, he seemed to be more active and friendly, and a lot less sad and depressed. I'd prefer my dad to be that over sad and depressed most of the time, which is what he seems to be.[/QUOTE] I wont explain in detail but i went on this tryanical path of self destruction a few days ago, surprised i'm still standing, it has been one of the worst lows i've hit in a long time and it honestly got me thinking i really need help, it wasnt just my typical self harm esque low which i rarely hit because i'm not a fan of it. My highs are utterly annoying however, i can only compare them to my blood system being drip fed Monster and Red Bull.
Negative reinforcement is not calling someone out on their shit. CBT works best when you're not afraid to call someone out on their self defeating behaviors. Trust me when I say I know more about this than you do. More than likely the guy he's going to talk to will tell him the same thing if he's worth his salt. This is introductory stuff my man.
really i didnt know attempting cognitive therapy over a forum was introductory stuff
[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;41325005]Negative reinforcement is not calling someone out on their shit. CBT works best when you're not afraid to call someone out on their self defeating behaviors. Trust me when I say I know more about this than you do. More than likely the guy he's going to talk to will tell him the same thing if he's worth his salt. This is introductory stuff my man.[/QUOTE] CBT involves setting goals and identifying thinking patterns that prohibit you from achieving those goals At no point in CBT does a therapist take on an abrasive, authoritative role as you have. The focus is the patent not the therapist
[QUOTE=Zeke129;41325124]CBT involves setting goals and identifying thinking patterns that prohibit you from achieving those goals At no point in CBT does a therapist take on an abrasive, authoritative role as you have. The focus is the patent not the therapist[/QUOTE] Wrong. It's called reality feedback bro. It sounds harsh but the intent is therapeutic. I'm going to go ahead and guess you don't function as a provider in a mental health clinic but it's okay, you can keep discussing how I don't know how to do my job if you want.
[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;41325184]the intent is therapeutic.[/QUOTE] the result is anything but
[QUOTE=thisispain;41325224]the result is anything but[/QUOTE] Calling someone out on their self defeating behaviors? Tell me how.
Welcome to the internet where everyone and no one is an expert in everything and nothing.
[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;41325254]Calling someone out on their self defeating behaviors? Tell me how.[/QUOTE] calling someone out is nice and all but the idea that someone's depression and suicidal thoughts can be solved darn it if someone just told him to think positive as someone whos had depression since i was diagnosed with it in my teens and as the patient of many mental healthcare providers i can tell you its not a very productive thing to do hes already seeing a psychologist you should leave the cbt to that guy prob
[QUOTE=thisispain;41325288]calling someone out is nice and all but the idea that someone's depression and suicidal thoughts can be solved darn it if someone just told him to think positive as someone whos had depression since i was diagnosed with it in my teens and as the patient of many mental healthcare providers i can tell you its not a very productive thing to do hes already seeing a psychologist you should leave the cbt to that guy prob[/QUOTE] I'm not saying to think more positively because that can be a distorted thought, but I'm saying to challenge the behaviors that directly cause negative feelings (such as self defeating thinking).The goal is going to be more balanced thinking "well this is a shitty situation, but I've been through shitty situations before and I can do it again" as opposed to " I don't care! I'm just going to smile and everything will be okay". If that makes sense. Also gotcha, I thought I read he was going to see someone.
[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;41325184]Wrong. It's called reality feedback bro. It sounds harsh but the intent is therapeutic.[/QUOTE] if an actual psychologist said these words they'd be dragged in front of some sort of disciplinary inquiry
[QUOTE=Zeke129;41325538]if an actual psychologist said these words they'd be dragged in front of some sort of disciplinary inquiry[/QUOTE] Haha you don't know the half of it. If someone found out half the shit clinicians say about patients behind closed doors we'd all lose our jobs. As smart as I'm sure you feel you are Zeke; your psych 101 class you took in college doesn't make you a subject matter expert compared to an actual clinician (me). On a side note it is not always therapeutic to be a teet for a patient to suck on. In a lot of cases it is very beneficial to call someone out on their shit when noone else does. How do you expect someone to make a change for the better when you're supporting their problematic thinking? How you do not understand that is beyond me.
I'm really not sure what's wrong with me. It's like chronic procrastination or some shit. Pretty much I'll have something that I know I need to do, but I won't do it. I don't know why and it bothers the fuck out of me. It's really severe too. I call in sick a lot to work and my first semester in college I barely went to any of my classes. Any ideas what it could be?
[QUOTE=InvaderNouga;41326466]Haha you don't know the half of it. [B] If someone found out half the shit clinicians say about patients behind closed doors we'd all lose our jobs[/B]. As smart as I'm sure you feel you are Zeke; your psych 101 class you took in college doesn't make you a subject matter expert compared to an actual clinician (me)..[/QUOTE] Gee and people wonder why people don't want to go to clinics. You don't sound like someone to go to, what is your job role within the clinic?
[quote]As smart as I'm sure you feel you are Zeke; your psych 101 class you took in college doesn't make you a subject matter expert compared to an actual clinician (me).[/quote] I thought you were an EMT [QUOTE=InvaderNouga;41326466]Haha you don't know the half of it. If someone found out half the shit clinicians say about patients behind closed doors we'd all lose our jobs.[/quote] What makes you think this is a good thing to say in the mental illness thread you clod
[QUOTE=Agent766;41326525]I'm really not sure what's wrong with me. It's like chronic procrastination or some shit. Pretty much I'll have something that I know I need to do, but I won't do it. I don't know why and it bothers the fuck out of me. It's really severe too. I call in sick a lot to work and my first semester in college I barely went to any of my classes. Any ideas what it could be?[/QUOTE] I have the same problem. Hell I barely went to any classes for 2 semesters. And since I actually depend on the goverment aid because I don't have the nerve to work while studying I fucked myself over very hard. I myself don't know what do to. I guess I really need to visit a psychiatrist but fuck I have been procrastinating doing that for over a year. Seriously if someone could help me I would be grateful. It really holds me back.
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[QUOTE=leontodd;41332238]Hey guys! For anyone suffering from anxiety here's something you may find helpful. I bought some St Johns Wort tablets as I heard they did wonders with mild anxiety and depression and have been taking one whenever I feel like my anxiety is going to kick in. They don't have any noticeable side effects and you can get them from most health stores without a prescription. I was a little sceptical when I first tried them but they really do seem to block out any feelings of worry and from what I've experienced the effects last throughout the day. It does say that you shouldn't take these if you're suffering from severe anxiety or depression as apparently it only really helps with mild cases. If you guys get the chance I recommend you try them. From what I've heard they don't work with everyone but it was definitely the right thing for me. Wikipedia page for anyone who would like to know more: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John's_wort[/url][/QUOTE] I went through a 30 days supply of these without noticing any effect, but I have heard good things.
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General Anxiety Disorder Depersonalization/Deralization Solipsism (not really a disorder just unbelivably disturbing thought)
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