How do you feel having mental illness?!
Question: How do you feel having mental illness!?
I guess I don't really know how to explain the question!. Like, does it affect your life knowing that you have a m!.i!.!? Me, it runs my life!. ): I have bi polar disorder and just today was diagnosed with depression!. I'm afraid to tell anyone my problems because I'm afraid people will look at me differently and be afraid of me, knowing that I have a m!.i!. ): I feel like God made me different than the rest of my family, because my family is "normal"!. I find myself wishing I was "normal" and didn't have to go through what I go through!.
What about you!? How do you feel about it!? Does it run your life like me!? Or are you able to still feel "normal"!? ):Www@Answer-Health@Com
What about you!? How do you feel about it!? Does it run your life like me!? Or are you able to still feel "normal"!? ):Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
I was diagnosed with Bi-polar last year (I'm 21)!. I had been to the dr!. several times before and repeatedly diagnosed with Depression!. I had aggression problems, mood swings etc!. I ended up getting expelled in 10th grade because of my 'issues'!. Now that i've been on medication for a year I seem to have 'evened out'!. I'm not as moody!. My 'manic' stage is less noticeable than it had been in prior years!.
You shouldn't let a mental illness run your life!. The right medications and you should seem and feel 'normal'!. Normal is relative though!. No one is 'normal'!. You just have to be yourself and be happy!. You'd be surprised how many people have a mental problem!. It's not the end of the world and I don't think people are as judgmental about them as you fear!. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about having BP!. I have plenty of friends and a very good job and a (semi) stable relationship *none are completely stable =)* You just have to stop thinking about your mental illness as a big deal!. As long as you have meds/therapy to help keep yourself in control I wouldn't worry!. And I don't think you have to tell everyone something is wrong, close friends, boyfriend etc sure but it's not required to share it with the world!. You tell who you feel comfortable with!. Those who treat you differently afterward, weren't really your friends anyway!.
Hope this helps =)Www@Answer-Health@Com
You shouldn't let a mental illness run your life!. The right medications and you should seem and feel 'normal'!. Normal is relative though!. No one is 'normal'!. You just have to be yourself and be happy!. You'd be surprised how many people have a mental problem!. It's not the end of the world and I don't think people are as judgmental about them as you fear!. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about having BP!. I have plenty of friends and a very good job and a (semi) stable relationship *none are completely stable =)* You just have to stop thinking about your mental illness as a big deal!. As long as you have meds/therapy to help keep yourself in control I wouldn't worry!. And I don't think you have to tell everyone something is wrong, close friends, boyfriend etc sure but it's not required to share it with the world!. You tell who you feel comfortable with!. Those who treat you differently afterward, weren't really your friends anyway!.
Hope this helps =)Www@Answer-Health@Com
It seemed to overrun my life before treatment really kicked in!. Now that I'm not as symptomatic, I don't think about it much!. That seems to be true of a lot of people I've talked to!.
Unfortunately, a lot of people do look at those with mental illnesses differently!. They just don't know better!. If you want support, look for a support group!. NAMI and DBSA probably have some in your area!. You can also ask your therapist if he/she knows of any!.
I'm doubting that your whole family is normal!. These things are almost always hereditary!. There's a chance that they're either not telling you they have a disorder, or they haven't been diagnosed!. I imagine you're not alone!. ;)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Unfortunately, a lot of people do look at those with mental illnesses differently!. They just don't know better!. If you want support, look for a support group!. NAMI and DBSA probably have some in your area!. You can also ask your therapist if he/she knows of any!.
I'm doubting that your whole family is normal!. These things are almost always hereditary!. There's a chance that they're either not telling you they have a disorder, or they haven't been diagnosed!. I imagine you're not alone!. ;)Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have good days most of the time!. What really frosts me though is not having a "mental" illness, but that people automatically assume that no matter what mental illness you have that you are"retarded" and start treating you that way, though if one is tested against some of these people they would probly have a higher IQ in the end!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Sometimes I think I have an Anixety Disorder (Never really told anyone or saw a doctor for it)
But I hate when I am in social situations like meeting certain people or talking to certain people & I alot of times feel like I'm under pressure or I just wish I didn't have to talk to them!.
But like in clubs, bars, or large parties I feel okay!. especially if I've drank a little bitWww@Answer-Health@Com
But I hate when I am in social situations like meeting certain people or talking to certain people & I alot of times feel like I'm under pressure or I just wish I didn't have to talk to them!.
But like in clubs, bars, or large parties I feel okay!. especially if I've drank a little bitWww@Answer-Health@Com
I don't feel normal, I get lit up every day on cough syrup and alcohol and just do my thing!. If I am going to be an outsider from society then I should just do what I can to make me happy!. My brother just had a baby!. He has a doctorate!. He has a beautiful wife!. He has a two story house!. He has an Acura!. He has a F-150!. He has everything!. I have schizophrenia and welfare!. No girl, no nothing!. So I get wasted!. That is what I can do!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
I didn't realize this until today, but my MI!.!.is really all I have!.!.I mean it's what gives me a sense of self, it also helps to blind me, or shield me from eternal sadness!.!.(seeing/hearing about things I may never have the opportunity to do!.) I know to you this may sound like polorized thinking, but for me it's the truth!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have social anxiety disorder, anorexia and depression!. I feel like it runs my life, also!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes it makes me very frustrated because mine is not under control yet and the drugs are so hard to take because they make you think its worse!. I take them anyway because others in my life have said they see improvements Www@Answer-Health@Com
Honestly, at this point I just want to find a way to fix it!. I am careful about who I tell, but I will happy once I am able to get this under control!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Don't be afraid your not the only one out there with those problems if you ever need someone to talk to email me at maritza_eloy
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I have anxiety disorder and PTSD!. It really sucks!. Seems like it runs my life aswell :(Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am 51 years old, and from every since I could remember, I suffered from severe anxiety, Bipolar II disorder and ADHD!.
I always stayed away from the other children at school!. My family members were always were telling me that I was weird!. As a child, my parents often could not understand why I did things and I was beaten very often and severely by my parents!.
I got help when I was an adult!. I learned how to focus my gifts and my energies!. I have lived a very accomplished life and continue to do so!. When I look back on what I have done in life, I know that if I had been your average, ordinary person, I would have never strongly impacted so many lives in a very positive way!.
Many people who know me are amazed at how much I have had to deal with in life!. One thing people do not do is put me down for having a health problem!. I know learning about the illness and learning to think of it in terms as a disease like daibetes or something similar, makes it easier for me!.
Hopefully, things will be much easier with your medical help!. When I was growing up people tried to hide the kids withe mental illnesses!. The stigma is gradualy moving away!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I always stayed away from the other children at school!. My family members were always were telling me that I was weird!. As a child, my parents often could not understand why I did things and I was beaten very often and severely by my parents!.
I got help when I was an adult!. I learned how to focus my gifts and my energies!. I have lived a very accomplished life and continue to do so!. When I look back on what I have done in life, I know that if I had been your average, ordinary person, I would have never strongly impacted so many lives in a very positive way!.
Many people who know me are amazed at how much I have had to deal with in life!. One thing people do not do is put me down for having a health problem!. I know learning about the illness and learning to think of it in terms as a disease like daibetes or something similar, makes it easier for me!.
Hopefully, things will be much easier with your medical help!. When I was growing up people tried to hide the kids withe mental illnesses!. The stigma is gradualy moving away!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
hi there,
i think any mental illness has a great impact on everyones life, on your own and on those around you, that is generally how it becomes diagnosed with a disorder; it is in control of your life, not you!. it is only by treatment that you regain control and start feeling better within yourself!.
with any mental illness people face stigma, thats generally why people dont tell many people and fear it becoming public knowledge; also the reason why we dont get treatment as soon as we should quite often!.
i have OCD and find it control my entire life, however i am regaining control through CBT, a life saver!.
at first i didnt accept it, took me 10 years to ask someone for help, felt like an outsider or a freak!. not a nice way to feel about yourself, as im sure you know from personal experience!. However, through the great support i have had, i have learned not to feel guilty or embarrassed about my illness, becuase it is just the same as a physical illness in terms of the way it makes you feel!. i can now feel proud of who i am, becuase it is part of me; we shouldnt have to supress that just to make other people happy!.
i do wonder what it would be like to be "normal" and not be plagued with these thoughts everyday, but at the end of the day what is normal!? we are who we are, our faults and our positives, becuase at the end of the day our good points always overcome the negative points!.
things can get back to "normal", good luck x x x x Www@Answer-Health@Com
i think any mental illness has a great impact on everyones life, on your own and on those around you, that is generally how it becomes diagnosed with a disorder; it is in control of your life, not you!. it is only by treatment that you regain control and start feeling better within yourself!.
with any mental illness people face stigma, thats generally why people dont tell many people and fear it becoming public knowledge; also the reason why we dont get treatment as soon as we should quite often!.
i have OCD and find it control my entire life, however i am regaining control through CBT, a life saver!.
at first i didnt accept it, took me 10 years to ask someone for help, felt like an outsider or a freak!. not a nice way to feel about yourself, as im sure you know from personal experience!. However, through the great support i have had, i have learned not to feel guilty or embarrassed about my illness, becuase it is just the same as a physical illness in terms of the way it makes you feel!. i can now feel proud of who i am, becuase it is part of me; we shouldnt have to supress that just to make other people happy!.
i do wonder what it would be like to be "normal" and not be plagued with these thoughts everyday, but at the end of the day what is normal!? we are who we are, our faults and our positives, becuase at the end of the day our good points always overcome the negative points!.
things can get back to "normal", good luck x x x x Www@Answer-Health@Com