Let's break the stigma of mental illness together, We exist, we are here and we want to be respected |
Jul 8 2016, 08:12 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 10-April 11 Member No.: 137 617 Active Squad |
QUOTE Oh wow, that video was hilarious and painful. The persona she did with the side ponytail was a pretty accurate parody of most of my family members' views on mental illness. I feel like I've heard 90% of what she said in those parts said to me at various points throughout my life. (I was diagnosed with a wonderful double-whammy of depression and social anxiety disorder two years ago, in case anyone was wondering about my "qualifications," so-to-speak.) Hugs to everybody in this thread who wants them. I hope stuff gets better for you. |
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Jul 8 2016, 08:26 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
Hurray, someone new in the thread!
Welcome Neapolica! :] -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 9 2016, 09:08 AM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 10-April 11 Member No.: 137 617 Active Squad |
Thank you for the welcome! c:
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Jul 13 2016, 12:52 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: +Donors Posts: 58 Joined: 6-July 16 Member No.: 242 633 Active Squad |
I have ADHD, is that considerd a mental illness? Anyway. I am now 22 and was diagnosed 2 years ago. I've been on medication ever since (medikinet). And let me just say: I didn't know that I was thinking that much! Its a relieve to know that there is something that is different about you. I don't know why, but knowing that I am just wired diffrently makes a lot of things okay and easier to deal with I guess? But yeah, hi!
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Jul 13 2016, 02:52 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
I don't think ADHD is considered a mental illness, but i don't know very much.
I suppose I can rename the thread to include everyone who has a brain different than the usual if people want. -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 17 2016, 08:04 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: +Donors Posts: 41 Joined: 30-May 09 From: Australia Member No.: 28 480 Active Squad |
I don't think ADHD is considered a mental illness, but i don't know very much. I suppose I can rename the thread to include everyone who has a brain different than the usual if people want. ADHD can often come hand in hand with anxiety disorders and depression. I have just been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, adding onto my general anxiety and major sever depression. I also have ADD so im a cesspool of illness and find it extremely hard to socialize normally and find work. Thankfully I have a supportive family who are helping with my management and recovery of these illnesses. -------------------- |
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Jul 17 2016, 08:10 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
ADHD can often come hand in hand with anxiety disorders and depression. I have just been diagnosed with Schizophrenia, adding onto my general anxiety and major sever depression. I also have ADD so im a cesspool of illness and find it extremely hard to socialize normally and find work. Thankfully I have a supportive family who are helping with my management and recovery of these illnesses. Ah, thank you for the education. It is very good that you have a supportive family. I find my aunt and sister more supportive than my parents. -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 18 2016, 12:46 AM
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GPX's resident Arcanine fan Group: +Donors Posts: 544 Joined: 27-May 10 From: Georgia, US Member No.: 97 889 My Favehs |
I was supposed to have a doctor's appointment on the 6th to check on how my new meds are working. I hadn't noticed much of a difference until just a few days ago. You see, the doctor only prescribed me enough to get to the 11th- long enough for my appointment, but not much more. They cancelled my appointment without telling me, and I ended up rescheduled for the 27th. When I rescheduled I asked if they could send an order for another refill to my pharmacy. They said it would take a couple days but I've been off my meds for a week now and it still hasn't shown up. They're only open Mon-Wed so we haven't been able to call and hound them about it (I found out about my cancelled appointment on Wednesday the 6th, asked about a refill the next Monday when they opened, and was expecting it to be there by Thursday at the latest, so tomorrow is going to be our first chance to actually get upset at them about it).
In the meantime, I've crashed hard, my anxiety over nothing got so bad I was throwing up, depression nearly lost me my best friend of ten years, and even though the worst is over, I still don't feel great. I'm so insanely mad at my doctor's office right now, for not telling me about my cancelled appointment in time, for forgetting to order a refill for me, for only being open three days a week... ugh. -------------------- |
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Jul 18 2016, 01:09 AM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
@Ara: Oh man, I am sorry you had to go through that.
I've been fortunate with my clinic so far, they'll at least call me before re-scheduling. I'm surprised they did that to you, surely they've heard of something called "common courtesy"? I hope you get your refill of medication as fast as possible! -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 20 2016, 08:58 PM
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Pokémon Trainer Group: Newbies Posts: 7 Joined: 1-February 16 Member No.: 238 595 Active Squad |
I've got a ton of mental issues lol, I have depression, anxiety, paranoid disorder, possible BPD, autism, and ADHD.
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Jul 20 2016, 09:34 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
Wow, I hope life isn't too stressful for you.
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Jul 21 2016, 02:19 PM
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Jul 21 2016, 04:01 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
How can we be educated about each other?
By listening and talking to other people? -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 21 2016, 07:11 PM
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Professional forum lurker Group: +Donors Posts: 440 Joined: 18-July 11 From: USA Member No.: 146 077 how |
I've had struggles with depression almost all my life but for the past few years it's gotten so much better. I don't really talk about it all that much publicly because when my depression was extremely bad I would always talk about it publicly to try and get help. I'm really proud of myself for making it this far and actually being comfortable with my own body and all of that. B)
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Jul 21 2016, 07:17 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
That's great, Vigoroth!
I have major depression with psychotic features and I think I've stabilized over the past three years. I'm still going to therapy since I have some unresolved trauma that I've realized but I was going to graduate from my clinic earlier this year. -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 21 2016, 08:57 PM
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I only went to therapy for like a few months a few years ago, it actually made my depression worse because the stress of trying to schedule out when to go there and getting rides from my family and stuff. My family working all the time made it really hard, so I usually had to miss school to go to therapy and then I'd get behind in school and it'd just be a mess.
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Jul 21 2016, 09:05 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
Augh, I'm sorry the therapy wasn't helping.
So you manage your symptoms how? Medication? I use a combination of medicine, therapy and self-care as much as I remember to do so. -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 21 2016, 09:22 PM
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Honestly whenever I took meds that made it worse as well, I tried about 4 different medicines before I just decided that it wasn't for me. They would all end up making me constantly feel sick to my stomach an I wouldn't eat alot because of it. I tend to stick to primarily self-care and my support group, and I honestly believe that focusing on my schoolwork or artwork helps me distract myself from negative feelings. I think before the last couple weeks I had been 2 months without a depressive episode and it felt awesome.
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Jul 21 2016, 10:35 PM
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She Who Can Be Voracious Group: +Donors Posts: 2 808 Joined: 9-January 10 From: Flatland Member No.: 79 103 My Purple Ones |
Wow, 2 whole months without symptoms?
That's astounding! May I ask how you found your support group? I'm not part of one at the moment and I am curious. -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Jul 22 2016, 03:19 PM
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Wow, 2 whole months without symptoms? That's astounding! May I ask how you found your support group? I'm not part of one at the moment and I am curious. it's just really my boyfriend, friends and family LOl the past few weeks have been really rough but i guess thats the rebound for nothing happening for 2 months This post has been edited by Vigoroth: Jul 22 2016, 03:19 PM -------------------- credits (click to show ) I've changed my display name alot.Feel free to PM me for anything. |
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