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View Poll Results: Do you have/Have you had a mental illness?
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
January 5th 2012, 04:50 AM
Though I never show signs of it when people who might try something are around, I have noticed I suffer from extensive paranoia. that and some people believe i have a form of OCD. I doubt the OCD because I just organize my stuff and make sure it is perfectly organized because that feels right to me. The paranoia isn't too terrible, i mainly just jump or flinch if a person walks up to me to quickly, or if someone moves close to me randomly.
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Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
January 5th 2012, 05:38 AM
Have you had a mental illness?
Yes, I still have.
Have you faced any discrimination for being mentally ill?
Yes.
Are there any positive things you have learned from having a mental illness?
Yup, many things, I wouldn't be who I am today without the many different mental illnesses that I have
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
January 16th 2012, 04:14 AM
Yes i do.
I have depression, and anxiety.
yes, i have.
I have learned some.
From day one I talked about getting out
But not forgetting about
How all my worst fears are letting out
He said, "Why put a new address on the same old loneliness?"
When breathing just passes the time
Until we all just get old and die
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
January 23rd 2012, 06:17 PM
My mother thinks I'm depressed and OCD, I think I have an eating disorder. I mean, it's pretty easy to tell if you have disordered eating once you've got over the delusions (although I still go through that on a daily basis, thinking there's nothing wrong, then realising of course there is). I don't think I'm OCD, I think she's making that up. I think I'd know if I was. I just have pretty high anxiety levels. But no diagnosis, I got referred for counseling but haven't been assessed or told anything. I don't want a diagnosis. I don't want medication (although my mum keeps suggesting it). I just know something's up.
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Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
March 13th 2012, 05:40 PM
Have you had a mental illness?
Not been diagnosed with one
Have you faced any discrimination for being mentally ill?
No
Are there any positive things you have learned from having a mental illness?
My mental state allows me to do things others cannot.
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Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
March 19th 2012, 10:57 AM
Have you had a mental illness?
Yes, I have a current diagnosis of depression and borderline personality disorder. I have been on antidepressants for nearly 3 years until recently when I decided that I don't want them anymore. I'm doing a lot worse, but at least I know that what I'm feeling is real.
I did have a misdiagnosis of cyclothymia, based on the mood swings that I get, but those are now explained by my current diagnosis of BPD
Have you faced any discrimination for being mentally ill?
Yes, in work and in social situations, especially at school. Nobody at school knew for certain that I was mentally ill (not even myself), but I got a lot of crap for being "emo" because of my depression and self harm.
Are there any positive things you have learned from having a mental illness?
I suppose my perspective on life has changed - I don't strive for wealth or beauty, I just want happiness. I also don't care so much about the normal stuff that people my age do (who's screwing who, going clubbing, being sociable and what's the latest fashion), I just try and grab whatever happiness I can.
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
March 28th 2012, 04:41 AM
Yah! OCD and generalized anxiety. Meds help a lot. My serontonin is out of whack and I just look at it like any other physical problem that needs medication to make it better.
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 5th 2012, 06:14 AM
I have depression , last year ( when it was at its worst stage ) i was constantly bullied and teased . I was called an Emo , an attention seeker , a cutter , a freak , selfish & self absorbed , suicidal and a goth . What i learned was that people can be really judgemental and until you put yourself into someone else's boots you cant really judge what your perspective is of their life , we should learn more about something before we start becoming critical because after all it doesn't make us cool to label the people who are suffering , it just shows the world how cruel life can be .
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 6th 2012, 09:07 AM
Just thought I'd update - part of my diagnosis has changed.
It's no longer A.D.H.D., it's now Executive Functioning Difficulties.
The other diagnoses still stand, as the S.S.R.I. they put me on took me on a great ride ;D
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 7th 2012, 02:59 AM
Have you had a mental illness?
diagnosed with OCD, SAD, GAD, bipolar
Have you faced any discrimination for being mentally ill?
yes, people turn away when they find out I am under psychiatric treatment.
I almost lost my friend due to their parents finding out I am under treatment
thinking I might harm their family.
Are there any positive things you have learned from having a mental illness?
Nothing, I have achieved nothing and gained nothing though it has significantly helped reduce my anxiety disorder the toll my body took was quite equal. I have hazy memory, always confused, always tired, I am really having a hard time recalling memories. Though I am taking my meds as prescribed till now, It doesn't really help much. I can't function well.
I am discontinuing my meds without my doctors consent, I wan't to get my mind back straight. This condition is a curse I have never done anything bad,
I don't deserver to be like this
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 9th 2012, 01:50 AM
I have not been told by a doctor I have these this is just based off of my friends that have it and my general knowledge. I know I have a minor form of ocd. I have dysthymia and suffer with on and off bulimia. No one except my best friend knows so I am not made fun of or called names. I have learned through these that not everything is how it seems and that dealing with these takes time and patience.
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 28th 2012, 11:59 AM
I have been diagnosed with manic depression and was on anti-depressants, but stopped taking them. My depression had become worse and i'm tossing up whether to go to my doctor about it and the recent suicidal tendencies....
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 29th 2012, 11:39 PM
I voted that I think I may have a mental illness, but I haven't been diagnosed yet. My parents don't think anything is wrong with me but I'm seeing a therapist. I probably won't try to find a diagnosis or anything until I'm a legal adult though since my parents hinder that.
Do you ever get a little bit tired of life
Like you're not really happy but you don't wanna die
Like you're hanging by a thread but you gotta survive
'Cause you gotta survive
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 30th 2012, 12:09 AM
I put I think I may have a mental illness.
I've never been diagnosed but I've been told by a counselor that I could have PTSD and I think I have depression.
"i don't care your intentions. I just want you to know my self-hatred never took me where I wanted to go. At the end of the day...I can pick at the pain but I can't cut it away."
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 30th 2012, 12:31 AM
Well, I did post before here, and before that, said this: "So, I'm not changing my answer on the poll since I'm still in the diagnostic process, but I've officially been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
I'm still sure I have Bipolar Disorder as well, since I've had Manic episodes, but the psychiatrist I'm seeing isn't taking the Mania seriously, so I'm going to get a 2nd opinion, I hope. Especially since I've had symptoms exclusive to Bipolar Disorder, symptoms exclusive to Borderline Personality Disorder, AND the crossover symptoms too."
Since then, I've [pretty much, unofficially?] been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder as well. How did I get this conclusion? Not only did the psychiatric nurse I saw at the Mood Disorder Clinic [while reading off the psychiatrist's files] mentioned Hypomanic episodes (Mania has never been confirmed, but it needs to be evaluated by a psych while in progress apparently), and the medications they want to try with me are meant for treating Bipolar Disorder. I'd say it's fairly explanatory, considering that, along with the past symptoms I've had.
So, basically, to summarize, I have Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder.
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Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
April 30th 2012, 05:55 PM
Yes, diagnosed. I'm a Borderline Depressive (BPD and Depression comorbid), I definitely have OCD traits/tendencies but not enough for OCD diagnosis and also experience hypomanic type episodes, but they're too sporadic and not long-lasting enough to be categorised as Bipolar.
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
May 14th 2012, 02:53 PM
Because I love you guys so much I hunted my referral letter out, just so I could answer this
Anorexia Nervosa (Although they hated to give me a label to my face, long story), Body Dysmorphia, "Low mood", and something about OCD. Although the latter has gotten a lot worse recently. Also, my anxiety levels are through the roof right now
Have I experienced discrimination? Well, I get a few weird glances when I start eating crisps without my hands I have my own little method for not touching my food, & I often get asked about it and why I do it. As for the eating disorder, apart from a few exasperated people telling me to "Just eat" and "get over myself" not really
Positives? Small things don't bother me anymore. Things that would have made me sob a few years ago bounce off my back now. & I'm just starting to learn to dance in the rain
The most important thing- I'm happy. & That's amazing
Keep smiling guys!
~Laura
Take as long as you need.
Last edited by Kindred; May 14th 2012 at 03:11 PM.
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Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
May 14th 2012, 03:07 PM
Yes, I have been diagnosed...
I have ADHD, but the last two times I went to see my neurologist I see him circle down ADD now, as I look at the paper that shows all type of disorders and other stuff and under ADHD is ADD. So I'm guessing I have ADD now.
"It's easier to run, replacing this pain with something numb, it's so much easier to go, than face all this pain here all alone."- Linkin Park, Easier to run
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Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
May 15th 2012, 09:00 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by endoftherainbow
Because I love you guys so much I hunted my referral letter out, just so I could answer this
Positives? Small things don't bother me anymore. Things that would have made me sob a few years ago bounce off my back now. & I'm just starting to learn to dance in the rain
The most important thing- I'm happy. & That's amazing
Keep smiling guys!
~Laura
I so agree with this (= It makes us stronger people, hey?
I have OCD diagnosed but I’m getting better at dealing with it (and not being so afraid of it) and an eating disorder.
Although I’m pretty sure there’s no point worrying about my eating - that’s silly!
Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
May 15th 2012, 06:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kate*
I've never been tested, but I've dealt with depression and suicidal thoughts so if I were to get tested and it came up negative for depression I would be very surprised.
I just realized I never updated this. As of October 2011 I have depression, if you can call my GP agreeing with how I told her I felt and trying to throw meds at me a diagnosis. I would love to get an "official" screening, but it's not possible at this time.
Descrimination: Nobody knows so I have been placed in situations that made me uncomfortable because people were talking about "mentally ill" or "suicidal" individuals in a less than positive way and they didn't realize they were talking about me and/or my family members!
Positive things: I think I have a realization of what's really important and what really matters in life which I wouldn't have otherwise because I'd be wrapped up in small picture type things. I don't really worry about small stuff anymore because once you've been to mental hell and back, little things SO don't bother you anymore.
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Re: Do you have a mental illness? -
May 19th 2012, 12:39 PM
Yep. I was diagnosed with severe depression, borderline personality disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.
I haven't really been discriminated against because of it. Most people don't know though and the ones that do are quite understanding.
As far as positive things that have come out of it, I cant say that there are many as I still struggle daily. However, I do think that it has allowed me to relate to others that are struggling with the same things and offer help because I understand what they are going through.