Let's break the stigma of mental illness together, We exist, we are here and we want to be respected |
Jul 3 2015, 03:58 PM
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So I know according to the National Association of Mental Illness 1 out of 4 Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness, whether it be an anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia or any of the others.
I don't know what the statistics are for other countries. Perhaps international members can educate me? I hope this can be a place where we can be brave enough to share our stories and support each other. Usually we are only talked about if there's been a mass shooting or when people use the terms "crazy". We are people, we have feelings and many of us just need some support. Whether it be therapy or medication or a combination. Or something completely different that works for us. I am living with depression with psychotic features and I manage it with Latuda. I have had one psychotic episode in my life and it happened when I was 24. I was in the hospital for a week. I am now back in school and volunteering. I also see a therapist and psychiatrist to monitor my progress. I also attend art therapy and social skills group. I am still working on becoming more independent. I am learning to not be a perfectionist and forgive myself. -------------------- Avatar by Cycloneblaze at Cycloneshop II Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/eevee64 Banner by http://gpx.plus/user/Baymax |
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Gryphaena Let's break the stigma of mental illness together Jul 3 2015, 03:58 PM
Almalexia ^ yeah this. i had a manic episode a few years bac... Sep 19 2018, 01:54 PM
Gryphaena Thank you for your input, LucarioGirl. Oh man, Al... Oct 27 2018, 03:59 PM
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space monkey44 Hey guys. I've never been diagnosed with a men... Feb 21 2020, 10:51 PM
Gryphaena I have no problem with you being in here. I also ... Feb 21 2020, 11:13 PM
virtualpet Mimi: Thought I'd pop in here, hey we've n... Feb 29 2020, 08:40 AM
Gryphaena Hello Mimi, welcome! It took a bit of time fo... Feb 29 2020, 03:26 PM
Gryphaena How's everyone doing with COVID-19 lockdown? ... May 7 2020, 05:33 PM
Almalexia ^ yeah this. i had a manic episode a few years bac... Sep 19 2018, 01:54 PM
Gryphaena Thank you for your input, LucarioGirl. Oh man, Al... Oct 27 2018, 03:59 PM
Gryphaena So I went into the psychiatric hospital on the 19 ... Mar 31 2019, 05:34 PM
Gryphaena Here is an article that I felt described my experi... May 24 2019, 12:24 AM
space monkey44 Hey guys. I've never been diagnosed with a men... Feb 21 2020, 10:51 PM
Gryphaena I have no problem with you being in here. I also ... Feb 21 2020, 11:13 PM
virtualpet Mimi: Thought I'd pop in here, hey we've n... Feb 29 2020, 08:40 AM
Gryphaena Hello Mimi, welcome! It took a bit of time fo... Feb 29 2020, 03:26 PM
Gryphaena How's everyone doing with COVID-19 lockdown? ... May 7 2020, 05:33 PM
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